BLOG The methods used for software development have evolved over time. Of course, this seems obvious because the available technology has continued to grow over the years, but the general approach includes more factors than simply what tools are available. Agile and DevOps practices have emerged in software development through the refinement of previously used …
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BLOG The importance of strong data simply can’t be understated. Not only does data inform our operational choices, but it also impacts the functionality of the system itself. And as a business grows, the repository of information will grow along with it. How do you manage this wealth of data? And how does the way …
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BLOG Salesforce sandbox management both reduces risk and increases efficiency for development pipelines. It is a series of methods and tools aimed at optimizing developing, testing, and training by utilizing an entirely different environment. But of course, these are all methods with the unified goal of creating a secure and functional update or application. The …
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BLOG Salesforce data security is an essential consideration for every industry. However, there are some industries that have an even greater need to protect their Salesforce data because of the sensitive information inherent to their work. Financial institutions need to be aware of every potential data security risk because of the sensitive data they handle …
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BLOG Your DevOps pipeline is the culmination of hours of planning. This is true both for the projects that go through the pipeline, as well as the infrastructure of your network itself. There are many choices to make regarding which tools you are going to utilize, how your data security strategy will be implemented, and …
BLOG Salesforce has become an incredibly popular option for coding due to its ease of use. This has opened the world of development up to a much broader group of people. It’s possible to create updates and software releases without the formerly prerequisite knowledge of coding. However, simplifying the coding process has had some unintended …
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BLOG Cyberattacks, accidental deletions, phishing attempts—there are numerous ways your Salesforce system data and metadata can become compromised. Many companies make use of personalization, plug-ins, and more to tailor their Salesforce environment to their specific needs—and this can create security concerns. Salesforce itself is very stable and secure. Vulnerabilities are introduced to the system when …
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BLOG Your Salesforce system very likely contains a large amount of data. This includes everything from general network information, team member data, vendor data, customer data, and more. These repositories can range from the mundane, nuts-and-bolts aspects of operating a business to more sensitive information. But even if every piece of data might not seem …
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BLOG Sandbox management might sound like something that takes place in a daycare, but it’s actually a very useful method of improving the Salesforce development environment. Utilizing a sandbox is a great way to reduce risk and increase efficiency. It creates an entirely separate environment which can be used for developing, training, and testing. Sandboxes …
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BLOG Salesforce was originally built as a CRM. However, the last decade or so has seen the platform become widely accepted as a reliable development platform. Salesforce’s origination as a CRM means that the development platform can be optimized with the help of a few intentional tools. DevOps tools for Salesforce can increase velocity, improve …
BLOG Salesforce data loss is a major concern for every business. It can affect compliance with government regulations, cost massive amounts of money, threaten the functionality of the Salesforce environment, and impact consumer trust. The average data breach costs companies $3.86 million. And while data breaches are only one form of data loss, it’s indicative …
BLOG The banking industry provides a variety of important services to their customers. Maintaining savings accounts, providing loans, paying bills—these services have a sizeable impact on the clients’ quality of life. There are many banks to choose from. And these customers are going to gravitate toward banks that have the best quality of services, highest …
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BLOG Data security is no secret—and no small feat. There are numerous types of data and a wide variety of ways in which they need to be protected. It’s easy to focus on the more apparent types of Salesforce system data such as customer information and development data. But true data security encompasses all the …
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BLOG Data security is an ongoing concern. The threats to your Salesforce data are constantly evolving, and so must your data security measures. Cybercrime is definitely a threat, but it is not the only potential source of data loss or system corruption. In fact, the total damages associated with cybercrime are projected to cost $6 …
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BLOG The ability to quickly develop and release applications and updates in Salesforce is very important. This is more easily accomplished with a large development team. And for large corporations, this team can be spread throughout multiple locations. But you don’t need a multinational development team to run into issues. Combining the efforts of a …
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BLOG Software updates and new service rollouts used to occur a few times a year. The span between releases could be months, which gave companies plenty of time to test their releases for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and more. But like just about everything else in the business landscape, things have changed over the last decade. …
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