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3 Reasons Why SaaS Platforms Are Evolving into Ecosystem-led Marketplaces

Explore the 3 key reasons SaaS platforms are evolving into ecosystem-led marketplaces in 2026. Discover how AI-powered strategies can help you simplify complexity, drive growth, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing software landscape.

By Rebecca Muhlenkort / AppDirect / January 21, 2026

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Maximize Your Microsoft Partnership

Learn how Microsoft’s FY26 strategic shifts unlock new opportunities for both SMBs and Microsoft partners, focusing on AI business solutions, cloud & AI platforms, and security.

By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / August 18, 2025

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7 Signs You Need Better Hardware Management—And What You Can Do About It

Many businesses struggle with hardware management. This blog identifies 7 key warning signs of ineffective hardware lifecycle management and explores how centralized, automated solutions can improve security, reduce costs, and boost employee productivity.

By Denise Sarazin / AppDirect / July 14, 2025

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How AI Can Transform Education: Enhancing Learning with AI

Find out how educational institutions can successfully integrate AI into education using Devs.ai. Learn how they're addressing key challenges like security and training, pioneering an assessment framework and enhancing learning in creative writing and math.

By Rebecca Muhlenkort / AppDirect / April 21, 2025

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Microservices Guide: Detecting Data Mismatches

This blog explores how to proactively detect and reconcile data inconsistencies between decoupled systems, ensuring data integrity and reliable operations in microservices architectures.

By Abid Khan / AppDirect / April 9, 2025

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Platform Insights: Balancing Agility and Efficiency with Confluent's Kafka Data Streaming

Discover how DevOps and the application of platforms like Confluent's Kafka Data Streaming have transformed application development and growth at AppDirect. Learn about our strategic pillars that impact customer outcomes, our journey with Kafka systems, and future AI innovations.

By Rebecca Muhlenkort / AppDirect / February 13, 2025