Pivotree has been on an incredible journey of adaptation and evolution. Almost three years ago, we began a focused, strategic effort to become a leader in frictionless commerce…
AWS Outage Shows the Importance of Design in Cloud Migration Planning
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Protecting your Online Channels with Bot Mitigation
Bots have been a constant thorn in the side of most companies operating online for several years now. With the recent drastic change in how we sell and interact with customers (as online channels in many cases are the only avenues through which to operate) bots have become more noticeable and can affect your KPIs
Deploying Oracle ATG Commerce in AWS Cloud [2019 Updated Review]
In the past, I have written critically about running ATG Oracle Commerce in “The Cloud” (Here and here). I’ve recently spent several months working on a project implementing ATG Oracle Commerce at AWS in partnership with Pivotree and wanted to share what I’ve learned. Pivotree is the only AWS and Oracle ATG partner certified to
Cloud v. SaaS: Innovation or Conformity in eCommerce?
Clouds that carry rain and clouds that carry your data have one thing in common: when you look up at them, you can see whatever shape you want. Your imagination is the limit. If your eCommerce sales channel has become too costly, or best case, too busy to host efficiently on your own premises behind
How to Master Cloud Planning with Commerce Managed Services
Cloud economics can be a touchy subject. Much of the hype surrounding cloud hosting points to a shiny list of organization-wide changes — this includes watershed upgrades to strategy, scalability, cost and beyond. While such excitement is deserved, the cloud is not as plug-and-play as most promotions would have us believe. An apples-to-apples comparison of
Evolution of Ecommerce Hosting and the Impact of Cloud
For both B2C and B2B online stores, the performance and flexibility of the infrastructure can make the difference between success and failure. The nature of ecommerce hosting has changed dramatically over time, especially during the past several years. Once the only game in town, the days of large dedicated environments for ecommerce delivery have become
Key Considerations when Migrating to AWS from Traditional Managed Hosting
An increasing number of organizations are moving their workloads to the public cloud. A recent report about cloud adoption suggests spending in this area will reach double-digit growth in 2017 alone. The main driver behind migrating to AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and others is a compelling business event. A company may “want to go” because
Ecommerce Website Hosting: The Tenzing Difference
UPDATE: Tenzing is now operating as Pivotree, a global commerce and information management services firm. You have a number of choices for your eCommerce website hosting, but not all providers are created equal. If your online presence is integral to your business, Tenzing stands apart from the others. Here’s how: Our Service Delivery Approach Tenzing
Hosting for Ecommerce: Why Flexibility is Essential
Flexibility is an asset that too few online retailers consider when they are evaluating hosting for eCommerce options. But when you rely on an inflexible solution, it negatively affects your ability to manage your online store and compromises the customer experience. In the ever-evolving world of online commerce, you need a flexible solution that can
Fast Ecommerce Hosting: How Speed Affects Sales
You don’t have to be an online merchant to know how important speed is for online commerce. With so many shopping options for consumers online, the slightest annoyance or inconvenience can send them rushing to a competitor. That is why fast eCommerce hosting must be a priority for any business that hopes to succeed online.