[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The aftermarket auto parts retail space is as dynamic today as it’s ever been. While some analysts predict steady, if slow growth for the industry, others anticipate that aftermarket demand will exceed 1 billion units by 2025. To meet the demands of consumers, however, auto parts dealers need to be ready for service and retail […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The expansion of our digital world has far outpaced the regulatory standards for data protection. In fact, the previous version of European data protection acts goes back to 1995. In the U.S., the closest Federal equivalent is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which was adopted in 2000. Let’s put that in perspective –

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Magento is, undeniably, one of the most successful e-commerce platforms in the world. With more than 250,000 online stores using the platform, accounting for 12% of all e-commerce sites, Magento is a powerhouse. And many of those sites were running on Magento 1 – the version of Magento that will reach End-of-Life on June 30,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Commercial software applications provide users with a common set of features and functions. But what if you need a solution that is a better fit for your business? What if you need an integration from your well-known ERP to a lesser-known CRM? What if out-of-the-box eCommerce applications don’t meet your customer’s expectations. If a commercial

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just as the tools we use in our businesses are evolving, so is customer services. There was a time when answering the phone or email queries quickly and efficiently and compassionately dealing with complaints was the epitome of great customer service. That’s no longer enough. Traditional brand loyalty is largely a thing of the past.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Custom code is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, custom software provides you solutions with exactly the functionality your organization needs. On the other hand, the custom code requires knowledgeable developers who can add features and update the existing code base. Inevitably, that code will need to be passed from one developer to another.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many small to medium businesses (SMBs), the early days of the business are notable for owners in that they have more time than money. Tasks that they could hire someone for they typically do themselves to save money, overhead, and the responsibility of managing others. But as a business grows, especially an ecommerce business,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Technologists love acronyms and that can be construed from outside of IT as obscure terms for processes, systems, and projects. It’s true that technology teams and partners can seem to be speaking a different language at times, but this is really no different than any other profession. Doctors, plumbers, teachers, accountants – they all have

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What are legacy business applications? Legacy applications have gained a lot of attention in modern enterprises. Many of the custom business applications companies use are old, outdated, monolithic solutions that were built quickly with the knowledge that the business was incurring technical debt. These applications continued to grow, frequently having features added with quick-fix

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The cloud has revolutionized how companies approach their technology needs. It’s enabled small organizations to have access to applications and resources previously only available to enterprises. It’s evolved the way that large companies approach development projects and user experience. And across the spectrum, it’s created cost-efficiencies for businesses. There are few companies that aren’t using