Centralized vs. Decentralized Data Transformations: Implementing Data Mesh
In Part 1 we discussed what a data mesh is, its foundational principles, and how it solves current data management challenges. Data mesh enables analytics at scale; it allows greater flexibility and autonomy for data owners enabling easier data experimentation and innovation while reducing the burden on data teams. Implementing data mesh in an organization […]
Datadog Best Practices
In this blog, we will focus on best practices for three of Datadog’s most popular capabilities: metrics, monitors, and dashboards. These three areas provide the first steps into gaining maximum utility from the platform and gaining transparency into the various components that comprise a technology ecosystem. Metrics: Utilize Integrations Before connecting infrastructure to Datadog, check […]
Centralized vs. Federated Governance for Citizen Developers when Using Low-Code
The demand for robust and efficient software applications has been steadily increasing and has in turn prompted companies to invest in rapid code development. Low-code has allowed organizations to incorporate citizen developers who do not have coding expertise to develop complex, yet scalable applications in a short amount of time through platform plugins and drag-n-drop […]
Defining Observability: Monitoring vs. Observability
Monitoring and observability are often used interchangeably, but there are key differences between the two approaches. This is part 1 of a three-part blog series. Part 1 outlines the specifics of monitoring versus observability and explains how both approaches complement each other. Part 2 highlights how to implement an observability framework at scale with Datadog. […]
4 Trends Shaping the Credit Card Industry
The world’s changing at a breakneck pace and the way we interact with our credit card providers is no different. Data from NerdWallet shows card payments are skyrocketing and 80% of consumers today prefer card payments to cash. Companies will need to stay on top of trends and have the right technology and first party […]
5 Ways to Ensure Your Cloud Controls are Effective
With many businesses moving their operations to the cloud, how do you ensure your controls work securely and efficiently? Cloud controls are a set of security controls that protect cloud environments against vulnerabilities and minimize the effects of malicious attacks. These controls include a variety of measures for reducing, mitigating, or eliminating distinct types of […]
Improve Your Decision-Making Culture
In January 1986, seven crew members of the Space Shuttle Challenger were killed when the rocket booster exploded from an escalated component failure. The explosion occurred from two broken O-rings seals, which allowed pressurized gas from the booster to escape into the fuel tank. Prior to the launch, NASA engineers requested testing for the integrity […]
Avoiding CCPA Fines – Keep Your 1st Party Data Safe
Is your consumer data safe? The landscape of data privacy is constantly evolving, and the pendulum is swinging to the rights of the individual, most notably by way of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA enhances privacy rights and consumer protection by granting consumers more control over how businesses use their personal information. […]
Data Mesh: Do You Need It?
This is part 1 of a three-part blog series. Part 1 highlights what a data mesh is and how it solves the current data management challenges, part 2 highlights how to implement data mesh, and part 3 shares critical success factors for a sustainable data mesh solution. With the ever-growing data deluge, organizations need a […]
Leveraging Datadog to Increase Observability
In a culture based on innovation and competition, an increasing number of businesses are migrating to the cloud for its flexibility, efficiency, and strategic value. But to fully realize the value of the cloud, organizations need to tightly monitor and optimize the performance of their applications, network, and infrastructure. With an observability solution, like Datadog, […]
