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Then and Now: How Data Has Changed the Shopping Experience

Then and Now: How Data Has Changed the Shopping Experience

Remember when Amazon first came along? That was 20 years ago in 1995. That same year, eBay arrived -- and shopping as we formerly knew it was about ...
Using Data to Improve Customer Support

Using Data to Improve Customer Support

Many people dread the prospect of calling customer support. For starters, there could be an annoying auto-attendant feature to deal with before reaching a live agent. After pressing ...
The History of Email

The History of Email

Though modern email first emerged in the early 1990s, electronic communication actually dates back to the 1970s. Yes, email is nearly half a century old! If you're interested ...
The Dangers of Address Suggesters

The Dangers of Address Suggesters

At first glance, address suggestion services seem like a great idea. After all, wouldn't your customers appreciate being able to quickly fill in their addresses when filling out ...
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API Explained in Fewer than 140 Characters (or thereabouts)

If you look up API on Wikipedia, you'll find a lengthy explanation filled with computer terms and examples. In fact, the Wikipedia entry on APIs is more than ...
The History of the @ Sign

The History of the @ Sign

The at sign, or @ as we all know it, is commonly used in email addresses and Twitter handles. Formally called an asperand symbol, the @ sign has ...
Popular Myths about Big Data

Popular Myths about Big Data

Everyone's talking about big data and data quality services. The hubbub isn't likely to shrink any time soon because big data is only getting bigger and becoming increasingly ...
The Anatomy of a Great Contact Record

The Anatomy of a Great Contact Record

Many of us work with databases containing row after row of contact records. We tend to think of these databases as a whole, oftentimes referring to a contact ...
Origins of Contact Data

Origins of Contact Data

You have a database filled with contact information. Great! However, before you launch that next direct mail campaign, you may want to do some preliminary contact verification. Depending ...

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