A little-known fact about me is my love for scuba diving. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being so close to nature, exploring the mysteries of the underwater world. Every chance I get, I dive into the ocean’s depths, uncovering hidden wonders that most people never get to see. That got me thinking about the similarities between data and the ocean. Just like the vast, uncharted waters of the sea, the world of data holds incredible potential—if you know how to navigate it.

In our latest update to the WSO2 support portal, we’ve introduced two important new features: Service Requests and Change Requests. These are designed specifically for Managed Deployment based accounts and replace the previous Hosting tasks and Hosting query type cases, offering a more streamlined and efficient way to manage your support needs.

Cloud operations were once the logical next step for streamlining business processes, but now they have become the go-to solution for maximizing operational efficiency. With the advent of ‘cloud-first’ architectures and strategies, cloud computing is the rule, not the exception.

The retail industry has always been competitive, and it is important for retailers to thrive in this competition by adapting to new technologies and trends. In the current age of e-commerce, any retailer who does not adapt to the changes will stay behind their peers. With ever-changing customer behaviors and their requirements for personalized shopping experiences, it has become essential for retailers to invest more in these areas.

Businesses handle massive amounts of data daily. To make informed decisions, this data must be optimized for accuracy and consistency, which requires effective data management. However, for best results, data management must be coupled with data governance, which provides essential frameworks to manage data quality and security. Data stewardship takes it a step further.

Kotlin was built to replace Java. Or at least, supersede it for a wide range of Android development tasks. Released by JetBrains in 2016, it is designed to address some of Java’s drawbacks and provide a smoother, faster alternative for devs everywhere. So really the question in the title is redundant, right? Kotlin is just better, surely? Well, actually it’s much more nuanced than that.

The excitement built as we kicked off Day 2 of the Global Fintech Fest 2024! The day was packed with insightful sessions led by some of the brightest minds in the fintech world, including top CEOs and founders. The energy was palpable, with everyone eager to dive into discussions that would shape the future of digital finance.

Manual testing is a fundamental yet essential process in software development where testers manually execute test cases without the use of automation tools. Despite advancements in automation, over 30% of global testing efforts are still carried out manually, according to industry research.