It's hardly groundbreaking to mention the importance of data privacy in the digital world and in business…it's a topic we've previously explored. However, acknowledging its significance is one thing, implementing actionable steps is another. This realization is the inspiration behind this article. There’s no need for you to jot anything down or replicate the checklist, as we’ve prepared a downloadable gated version ready at the conclusion of this article. So let’s get into it.

The presentation of data is crucial, and altering its visualization, even when utilizing identical datasets, can significantly enhance our understanding. Consider, for instance, the evolution of app version visualization throughout a recent Countly product development cycle.

While our discussions have previously highlighted the unique analytics challenges and opportunities within industries such as automotive, healthcare, and kids' gaming, today, we turn our focus to the finance sector. In this article, we’ll zoom in on analytics challenges in the finance world, and we’ll answer why Countly is exceptionally suited for product analytics in the financial sector.

Let's talk about something that might not be your favorite topic but is super important: data privacy and security. Now, I know it might sound like just another box to tick off, but hear me out. Ignoring data privacy in today's digital world is like forgetting to lock your doors in a busy neighborhood. Not the best idea, right? We previously discussed the importance of data privacy in analytics, let’s now look at the implications of lack thereof.

Why did we choose MongoDB for our projects? Here’s a quick overview of the five big reasons that convinced us. From its perfect fit with JavaScript to its unmatched flexibility and growth.

In certain sectors, data is not just valuable—it's SACRED. This is especially true in healthcare, where the stakes are incredibly high and the need for precise measures is paramount. In the healthcare sector, data is not just any asset; it's a highly sensitive compilation of patient information that demands the highest levels of privacy, security, and accessibility.

On Wednesday, February 21st, we hosted a live event on Discord, highlighting Countly's significant developments from 2023 to this day. Led by Onur, our CEO, the session offered an insider look at Countly's journey and unveiled our newest offering: Countly Flex. The webinar was about 36 minutes long. You can watch the recording here, but if you’re in a rush, here is all you need to know.

‍For almost a decade now, Countly has been extendable through the plugin system. But it also had its cost. In this article, we will explore how it worked before, what the limitations were, and what we did to improve the situation.

Imagine having the keys to a vault where every piece of data about your business is stored—not just any vault, but one that you built, control, and customize according to your precise specifications! This is the empowering reality of self-hosted analytics. It's like being the captain of your ship, navigating through the vast ocean of digital information with the confidence that comes from knowing every inch of your vessel.

This year, our fully remote team turned every corner of the world into an office. Zoom calls? More like daily digital adventures, where we navigated projects in our home-office havens (extra points for the coolest virtual backgrounds and accidentally matching outfits). Coffee catch-ups took a global twist, with us sipping our favorite brews in different time zones – talk about a 24/7 café vibe!