TechHow Sitecore supports global expansion, at paceScale-up companies who are in their next stage of growth and looking to expand globally, find themselves in a complex transitional period. They need to remain profitable, maximise sustainability and retain culture all without growing their head count too aggressively. In this blog we explain how Sitecore can help. By Technical Director, Gary Trimnell•26 Apr 2023
TechGreat State at SUGCON Europe 2023Our Software Engineering Team recently headed to the Sitecore User Group Conference. They not only had a chance to enjoy the Spanish sun, but to crucially get the low down on what's coming over the horizon for Sitecore users, and what this could mean for the businesses on the CMS platform. By Head of Engineering, James Hobbs•12 Apr 2023
Great State at Umbraco Spark 2023: the highlightsUmbraco Spark is the Bristol-based conference which attracts visitors from all over the the world. We sponsored it, we hosted a talk, the whole front-end team headed over. In this latest blog, our Umbraco MVP, Nurhak, shares his highlights and insights... check it out!By Technical Architect, Nurhak Kaya•24 Mar 2023
TechThe Great Firewall of China: what you need to knowChina is responsible for over 40% of global e-commerce transactions by value. Their sizeable population is digitally-savvy however it's a complex environment to operate in from afar. Business success in China requires an understanding of a few fundamental factors - read on to find out how best to get started in the region. By Head of Engineering, James Hobbs•14 Mar 2023
TechA career in tech: Five lessons from eight months inStarting your first role as a software engineer can be daunting. Getting the right support, and quickly, is crucial to settling in to a comfortable yet still challenging-in-the-right-way routine at work. Aimee has been at Great State for about 7 months – here are 5 things she knows now that she didn’t know then…By Junior Full Stack Software Developer, Aimee Smith•21 Feb 2023
TechGoing 'headless': What does it mean and what is the big deal? Headless Content Management Systems are popping up all over the place – but what are they and why might you benefit from having one? The answer isn't simple and it depends on a lot of factors, but luckily Technical Architect, Andrew, knows a thing or two about it.By Lead Technical Architect, Andrew McKaskill•07 Feb 2023
TechGoing global with Sitecore internationalisation Sitecore is a powerful enterprise digital experience platform which brands can use to take their businesses global. Sitecore can support any design – it’s the design itself that must be flexible and adaptable. Head of Engineering, James, explains how its done. By Head of Engineering, James Hobbs•06 Jan 2023
TechThe secret to peak digital performance: soak, stress and spike testsPerformance testing concerns itself with the usability and reliability of a site or service in its ideal state and taking the time to do it well can quite literally make or break your project. In this latest blog post, Neil explains why quality assurance is worth your time. By Head of Quality Assurance, Neil Collins•11 Oct 2022