Learn how to identify & resolve edge cases when testing complex systems and the best ways to prepare a test suite to validate performance.

Kafka Connect is an open source data integration tool that simplifies the process of streaming data between Apache Kafka® and other systems. Kafka Connect has two types of connectors: source connectors and sink connectors. Source connectors allow you to read data from various sources and write it to Kafka topics. Sink connectors send data from the topics to another endpoint.

In the rapidly evolving business technology landscape, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as essential tools for organizations looking to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and elevate decision-making processes. An ERP system integrates various business processes, such as finance, human resources, sales, and inventory, into a unified platform, fostering cohesion and productivity.

I’m calling it now. The next battleground for analytics adoption among business users will be the productivity suite. Let’s unpack that statement by considering these two examples: Traditional BI has always forced you down a one-way street for answers—drop what you are doing, login to the BI tool, and pray to the data deities that you can find the answer you’re looking for.

Making sense of testing is one of the biggest challenges our customers face in their day-to-day work. We’re excited to announce that the new Data Export capability in Tricentis qTest makes it easier for QA and engineering leaders to bring their teams’ work into context with data from across the business. Data Export makes your historical data available for download via API, seeded first by an initial download of historical data, then followed by a daily update.

Advanced marketing analytics help you simplify multitouch attribution, create tailored marketing campaigns, and maximize return on investment (ROI) across channels. It helps you seek patterns and insights to improve marketing performance. These days, you can’t do online marketing without advanced analytics. Moreover, you need the right tools and skills to make sense of data scattered across multiple apps.

The ability to process and analyze information in real-time is more than just an advantage—it’s a necessity. SAP HANA, with its in-memory technology, has emerged as a leader in this domain, offering businesses unparalleled speed and agility in data analytics. However, as powerful as SAP HANA is, maximizing its potential often requires seamless integration with other platforms and applications. Enter DreamFactory: an open-source API generation platform designed to connect the dots.

With millions of users and a 2023 evaluation of over $9 trillion, it’s time to dive into user payment testing with intent, strategy, and ferocity. These five best practices help identify and rectify common issues before causing severe problems in merchant systems. Errors in payment gateway functionality have enormous potential to derail the relationship between consumer and vendor. Customers expect seamless, functional transactions without confusing messages or complicated steps.

Ever had your live app crash after a new update, forcing you to spend your weekends fixing it? Let us guess, an enthusiastic developer introduced a change without testing it thoroughly. But it’s not just app development that can go rogue. Whether it's last-minute changes to client reports, tweaks to your marketing campaign, or any other update in a live setting, unexpected problems can crop up.