XTIVIA BLOG
What Is An API Anyway?
You might be wondering why I am writing an article on "What is an API" when there are many established authorities that have defined an API and done that task well. Instead, I am going to focus on what constitutes an API? And what is the difference between API and APIs? There...
Industry-Leading Performance from SQL Server 2016/2017
As SQL Server 2008\2008 R2 EOS gets closer and closer, we've been reflecting on the numerous versions of SQL Server that have come to meet the same fate. Looking all the way back to 1989, SQL Server has consistently offered top-of-the-line database performance. Since SQL Server...
The Ins and Outs of Single Sign-On – Part 1
With hackers around almost every corner, digital enterprise needs password protection and secure login verification. It's not surprising information, but safely logging into applications, web resources, and other systems has been a concern for in business for years. Even in...
Honor-based PTO Reflects Corporate Values
I am proud to share that XTIVIA has adopted a new Honor-Based Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy that reflects our core values of innovation, long-term relationships, and passion. Our leaders determined this is a high-impact strategy for attracting and retaining top talent, increasing...
The Team Aspect of Adopting Salesforce Lightning
We've talked about the beneficial features of Lightning and the technical details of migrating, but there's another important aspect: your team. Adopting Lightning isn't just about turning on a switch; it's about having a unified vision and synchronizing the initiatives of a...
XTIVIA’s 100+ MuleSoft Certifications (and How We Use Them)
In today's climate of a digital enterprise, integrating your business applications is a must. And, when your business is fully equipped with the right tools and resources, it can be a quick and seamless process. Fortunately, XTIVIA is here to help you integrate all your...
SQL Server EOS and the Pitfalls of Failing to Migrate
Security and compliance are two major issues facing users with service for SQL Server 2008\2008 R2 coming to an end. Once support ends, users will no longer have access to security updates to keep their system safe and maintain compliance for data protection regulations....
Manufacturing’s Top Opportunities in Business Today
Manufacturing, like every other industry, has unparalleled opportunities for growth in delivering greater customer value, streamlining operations and adapting to real-time customer conversations in today's digital economy. Here are the top four that manufacturing firms can take...
Solving the Self-Service BI Puzzle
Self-Service continues to be a BI buzzword from the last five+ years. Simply put, Self-Service BI is the DIY (do it yourself) of the Reports and Analytics for end users. It is the combination of tools and processes to let the business users perform their own ad hoc analysis and...
Best Practices to Maximize Return on your Boomi – Salesforce Investment
In today's growing economy, every business needs to connect to customers more frequently than ever; establishing processes which actively support ongoing customer relationship management is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. Being the industry's leading CRM platform,...