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Sitecore 8.2 Mainstream Support Is Ending: Why Migrate to Sitecore 9?

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Dec 05 2019

Every version of а software product has its lifecycle, which inevitably finishes with discontinued support. It happens when a newer version is ready to replace the older one.

December 31, 2019 is the mainstream support end date for Sitecore 8.2. In this regard, current Sitecore customers should not panic, but rather read our article and decide whether they have to move their existing solutions to the latest versions of Sitecore 9.

Nov 29 2019

Sometimes, we need to import Sitecore content data in the scope of migration or deploying process. In general, we can use Sitecore Migrations tools (if we need full migration). But if we just need to export content data, we can use Sitecore Package Designer, Unicorn or TDS.

In my case, we needed to migrate dozens of content items (more than 40 000) from Sitecore 7.5 to Sitecore 8.2. And we had only Sitecore Package Designer.

The main issue we faced was the long processing time (a couple of hours) of Sitecore Package Designer. This was the trigger for us to release our Sitecore Data Transfer tool.

Nov 25 2019

What does it take to start your journey with Sitecore — the advanced content management system? This question concerns both newbies and experienced developers who seek to switch to another area of expertise. That is why we had a brief talk with SaM Solutions’ Sitecore Lead Developer — Raman Khalupau. Raman is a talented expert who helps customers improve their business operations with the Sitecore Platform. Also, he is the head of SaM Solutions’ Sitecore Competency Center.

In this interview, Raman tells us about his passion for Sitecore and explains why he is sure that proper training and support can inspire any developer to learn this CMS.

Nov 18 2019

Digital commerce solutions are capturing the minds of business owners, for they open the way to the global market. If you are one of these minds desiring to quickly go to market with a cloud commerce solution that will provide relevant experiences to more customers via multiple channels, SAP Commerce Cloud can be a perfect fit for you.

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Nov 15 2019

Given the growing role of eCommerce in the sales process, let’s dive into the endless opportunities that the Internet offers to businesses with the Magento eCommerce Platform. Increased conversions and sales, enhanced customer loyalty and high brand recognition — you can get it all with this world-leading eCommerce solution, as our clients have already done.

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Nov 06 2019

There are a couple of days a year when buyers all over the world go crazy and spend a fortune, purchasing tons of goods. These days are called Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

As this time of awesome discounts and incredible bargains is just around the corner, we want to share some tips with business owners on how to prepare their online stores for seasonal sales and capitalize on them.

Sep 24 2019

Mobile development is becoming a priority and the new normal for many businesses because, without a mobile-optimized solution, a company undoubtedly faces the risk of losing a significant proportion of clients and lagging behind the competition. In this article, we’ve compiled the main trends in the mobile industry as of now and for the coming year.

Aug 21 2019

Windows CE has been the most popular operating system for enterprise handheld devices all over the world for almost two decades. However, time is up on this legacy system: in 2020, Microsoft is ending all forms of support for it. So, if your enterprise is currently using embedded solutions powered by WinCE, you should plan an OS migration strategy immediately.

Aug 14 2019

As required by the era of digitalization and automation, if companies want to succeed, regardless of their size, they should provide accurate planning and real-time control of processes and resources, which can hardly be completed without digital technologies. For this reason, companies develop and integrate special software solutions — ERP systems — that quickly perform these critical tasks and greatly improve business performance.

In this article, we will provide the ERP definition, explain what benefits it can bring to your business and how you can create such a solution.

Jul 25 2019

In April 2019, I wrote the article announcing the forthcoming Sitecore upgrade. And here it is — the version 9.2 of Sitecore Experience Platform has been officially released on July 22, 2019.

Today, I will not tell you about all the new features in Sitecore 9.2 but would like to draw your attention to the serialization mechanism.

Sitecore 8.2 Mainstream Support Is Ending: Why Migrate to Sitecore 9?

Sitecore Data Transfer — Tool SQL BULK INSERT

Vibrant Sitecore Competency Center to Encourage Ongoing Development

SAP Commerce Cloud Out-of-the-Box: Benefits and Capabilities

Six Steps to Ecommerce Website Development with Magento

Six Tips to Get Your eCommerce Business Ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Top 10 Mobile Technology Trends Defining the Industry in 2019/2020

Windows CE (WinCE) Migration: What You Need to Know

How to Develop an ERP System for Your Business

Sitecore 9.2 Version: a New Format for Serialization