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I had an interesting conversation yesterday with an old colleague who has managed some of the biggest commerce platforms in North America. This took me back to my own journey, which started in 1995 at Canada Post / Postes Canada, working with global retailers to establish digital storefronts and ship products directly to consumers. Running a store on BigCommerce? With 43,985 live stores on the platform, it's clear BigCommerce is a powerful tool. However, the built-in search functionality, while robust, doesn’t always address every use case. This is where advanced solutions like Google Retail Search (GRS - Vertex AI for Retail) come into play. Even with everything in place, average ecommerce conversion rates sit around 2.5-3%. From my experience, achieving higher conversion rates often requires a bit of know-how and some innovative engineering to really make these platforms excel. #Key Points to Consider: - #Backend Integration:** The initial setup of GRS is heavily focused on backend processes. - #Ecosystem Awareness:** Successful deployment requires a mindset that considers the entire ecosystem of tools. - #Front-End Integration:** Essential front-end integrations must be planned from the start to avoid delays and issues. Many organizations realize too late that the integration process is complex, requiring a deep understanding of both the backend and the ecosystem of tools your organization uses. Often, crucial front-end integrations are overlooked until months into the project. At TechBlocks, we’ve navigated these challenges many times. Our deep understanding of both front-end and back-end processes ensures a smooth and effective deployment of GRS, ultimately enhancing your store’s performance. Let's aim for higher, more impactful conversion rates together. #ecommerce #bigcommerce #googleretailsearch #conversionrates #Techblocks #ecommercesuccess #techblocks

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We work diligently and celebrate even more enthusiastically!! TechBlocks team recently embarked on an unforgettable retreat to the beautiful city of Udaipur. Our adventure was filled with fun, excitement, and countless moments of joy and bonding. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the city's stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. One of the highlights was our vibrant pool party! We splashed, laughed, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Our days were filled with laughter, delicious meals, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. The lunch and dinner were nothing short of a culinary adventure, with flavors that tantalized our taste buds and evenings were just as thrilling with a fantastic DJ night. We danced the night away, enjoying great music and even better company. A huge shoutout to everyone at TechBlocks for making this retreat unforgettable. We returned to work feeling rejuvenated, more connected, and ready to conquer new challenges together. Rinku Sharma Mukesh Mishra Farah Noman Ramshankar A. Abhishek Jain Dharnendra S. Rahul Gandhi Yamraj Pandya Kalgi Bhavsar Harshit Paliwal Tejaswi Ramisetty Kemendran Mudliyar CA Durga Aggarwal Naimesh Rajyaguru Parthesh Gor Neelima Y Miloni Modi Anoop Ismail Anish Sehgal Ryan Sequeira Karishma Khanchandani Murtuza Calcuttawala Chaitendra Pratap Singh Anil Kakerla Mashook T. Ipsa Patel Tejal Sathwara Krunal Panchal Somik Bhattacharya #TechBlocks #TeamRetreat #Udaipur #TeamBuilding #FunTimes #WorkAndPlay #Memories

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Microsoft Build is here. Yesterday, we unveiled a new class of Windows PCs, Copilot+ PCs. Over the next few days, we'll be announcing new tools, solutions and features that will empower customers, partners, and developers with the resources they need to drive innovation and be a part of this technology revolution.   Learn more about our lineup of news in Frank X. Shaw’s blog. https://lnkd.in/gjMHkP23

Lately, my wife and kids have been reminding me that I need to spend less time at the computer and more time focusing on my health. It seems that longevity and wellness are hot topics these days for every age group, and rightfully so. From what I have observed, every healthcare and services organization is jumping into the wearables game, developing applications and devices that help us track everything from our heart rate to our sleep patterns. This week I was speaking to product leaders who oversee product development for their health divisions, this got me thinking: what do we need to consider from a DevOps perspective to align with the development of complex wearable technology? Here are a few key points: 1. Continuous Delivery and Integration:   - Automated Testing:** Ensure your code is always tested before it reaches production. This is crucial for wearables, where software bugs can affect health data accuracy.   - CI/CD Pipelines:** Use pipelines to automate the deployment process, reducing human error and speeding up release cycles. 2. Monitoring and Observability:   - Real-Time Monitoring:** Implement real-time monitoring tools to track the performance and health of your wearable devices.   - Alerting Systems:** Set up alerts for any anomalies or issues that need immediate attention to ensure a seamless user experience. 3. Security and Compliance:   - Data Encryption:** Ensure all health data collected by wearables is encrypted both in transit and at rest.   - Regulatory Compliance:** Stay updated with regulations like HIPAA for healthcare data, ensuring your wearables meet all compliance requirements. 4. Infrastructure and Cloud Management:   - Scalability:** Use cloud platforms like Google, AWS or Azure to scale your infrastructure as needed. Wearables can generate a lot of data, and your system should be able to handle it.   - Containerization:** Leverage Kubernetes for managing your containerized applications, ensuring they run smoothly across different environments. 5. User Experience and Feedback:   - Feedback Loops:** Implement mechanisms for collecting user feedback and use it to continuously improve your wearable technology.   - User Testing:** Regularly conduct user testing sessions to identify any pain points and enhance the overall user experience. By integrating these DevOps practices into wearable technology development, at TechBlocks we can create more reliable, secure, and user-friendly devices that help us lead healthier lives. Remember, the goal is to blend innovation with efficiency to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of health tech. #DevOps #WearableTech #HealthTech #ContinuousDelivery #Monitoring #Security #CloudManagement #Kubernetes #UserExperience #Innovation #Healthcare #Technology #Longevity #Wellness #FitnessTech #TechInnovation Premal Dave Sabih Siddiqui