In an enterprise, two software systems often need to exchange data. Choosing an integration method often comes down to two main choices: SFTP and API. It often takes more work to determine the right integration technique. It's like figuring out which integration technique works for an integral—especially ugly ones like u-substitution, integration by parts, and partial … [Read more...] about SFTP Or API – How to Choose the Right Integration Method
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How to Read Your Electric Meter
Whether you're having trouble with your utility company or want to keep track of your energy consumption, learning how to read your electric meter is essential. The base unit that most meters track is kilowatt-hours (kWh), equivalent to 1,000 watts of energy used. A mechanical electric meter can have four or more dials that track your kWh use. This must be clarified, but … [Read more...] about How to Read Your Electric Meter
Factors to Consider When Finding IoT Connectivity Providers
Cellular could be your best option if you’re building a fleet of IoT sensors that need to be in the field and require low latency. But, the procurement department must consider network technology availability, pricing and SIM card costs. Look for providers that offer flexible rate plans and services like data pooling so that businesses can avoid bill shock. They should also … [Read more...] about Factors to Consider When Finding IoT Connectivity Providers
A Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Kafka on Kubernetes
Kafka is a popular distributed messaging system. It can handle large volumes of data with high availability. A Kafka cluster comprises brokers that store events in files organized by topic and partition. This data can be retrieved at any time. Kafka brokers are vulnerable to failures, so they need to be replicated. If necessary, Kubernetes can reduce the number of … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Kafka on Kubernetes
How Soundproof Office Pods Can Boost Productivity
When employees need to talk about confidential or private matters, acoustic pods offer them a quiet and private space where they can do so. This can make meetings more effective and productive. Open office noise can be a huge distraction, and it takes 23 minutes to recover from a single interruption. It can also lead to higher stress levels and lower morale, which is bad for … [Read more...] about How Soundproof Office Pods Can Boost Productivity
