For consumers and companies, the cloud this is an awesome advancement; it can reduce costs, improve productivity, and give IT resources a break. For security professionals, the cloud also proves to be quite an interesting challenge, especially when it comes to protecting customer data. Learn more about becoming PCI compliant while using a public cloud environment.
Posted by Gretchen Dukowitz on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been thinking a lot about the Internet of Things here at AppDirect. A future full of app-powered refrigerators and toaster ovens may seem miles away from business application marketplaces, but AppDirect's pioneering software distribution technology is helping to make the Interest of Things a reality. Read more to learn how.
Posted by Richard Dufty on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
We’ve worked hard to build a global marketplace platform for cloud services that now has users in more than 80 countries around the world. That's why our latest news is so exciting: Today, AppDirect is announcing a major new deal with Sweden’s largest telecom company, TeliaSonera, to power a series of marketplaces across the Nordic-Baltic region. Learn more about our newest partnership.
Posted by Nessim Djerboua on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Earlier this month, a team from AppDirect traveled to Hannover, Germany to participate in this year's CeBIT conference. Hear more about the event from Nessim Djerboua, a first-time attendee, and see a video created by AppDirect's marketplace partner, Deutsche Telekom.
Posted by Melissa Olague on Monday, March 18th, 2013
Over a few days in January, AppDirect team members kicked off our inaugural philanthropy project by volunteering to serve meals to homeless and other disadvantaged folks at GLIDE. Not only was it great way for AppDirect to get involved in community service, but it was also a fun way for team members to spend time together outside of the office. Read more about how AppDirect is giving back to the community.
Posted by Paul Arnautoff on Thursday, March 7th, 2013
AppDirect attended The Small Business Web Summit 2013, and came away with some key thoughts on the future of app marketplaces, billing technology, APIs, and more.
Posted by Erik Ginorio on Monday, March 4th, 2013
Driven by early adopters, startups, and tech companies that raced to embrace the future, the cloud has grown, matured, and become much easier to use. However, security is still a concern for many companies. Learn from AppDirect's information security officer why cloud security can be so complicated, and how AppDirect ensures that our cloud environments are protected by robust, industry-leading security practices and standards, including PCI Level 1 compliance.
Posted by Dmitry Torba on Monday, February 25th, 2013
JavaScript allows web developers to create ultra-light, incredibly dynamic user interfaces, but there's a problem: search engines and SEO. Hear from one of AppDirect's senior web developers on how to make JavaScript-driven sites more web crawler friendly.
Posted by Daniel Saks on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
So far, 2013 is shaping up to be the year of small business here at AppDirect. Just two weeks ago, we announced the launch of the Staples App Center, an innovative online marketplace where small business owners can find the software tools they need. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Upware from Comcast Business. Learn more about how this pioneering marketplace will enable even more SMBs to find powerful software solutions to help them succeed.
Posted by Kelsey Dunn on Friday, February 8th, 2013
There are plenty of ways to remind yourself to get up and moving during the work day, but it’s equally important to find ways to be active outside of the office. Hear one of our team members describe how AppDirect's weekly Fit Team workouts help her get active and prepare for challenges at the office.
Posted by Daniel Saks on Monday, February 4th, 2013
At AppDirect, small businesses are part of our company DNA. That's why we're proud to announce the latest milestone in our mission to enable small business success: the launch of the Staples App Center. Learn more about how our latest partner marketplace will revolutionized the way that small businesses buy and manage software.
