We previously wrote about why we love Sitecore 8, which detailed some of the main changes since version Sitecore 7.5. Amongst other improvements, the major release included a brand new user-friendly interface, improved Analytics, and embedded multivariate testing. Just 8 months later we have an improved version, and they call it…Sitecore 8.1!Sitecore 8.1 opens up the playing field for organisations who implement a strict policy against the implementation of first major software releases. But more than just exterminating the bugs found in ...

Bryan Archer, from 3chillies, has recently upgraded the 51Degrees device detection extension for Sitecore to work with version 8 and beyond. The new extension uses the on-premise device detection service adding all 51Degrees properties to Sitecore's Rule Conditions engine. This enables website administrators to tailor content to different device types, physical screen sizes, input methods and over 100 other device properties.Unlike other device detection solutions, which acknowledge an up to 100 millisecond overhead, 51Degrees can process ...

At 3chillies we are always (maybe a little too) excited when a new version of Sitecore is announced.  It can be an emotional roller coaster, highs on reading about the new features and opportunities on offer and then the realisation that we need to get all our great customers onto this version.Like all partners (and customers) we have had some interesting experiences with upgrades, but the effort is without exception, worth it!This article takes a unashamed high level look at the new features and reasons why existing Sitecore customers ...

Magnify Your Marketing....On the morning of Tuesday 17th October 2017, the arrival of Sitecore 9 was announced!The unveiling took place during a presentation at the 2017 Sitecore Symposium (Las Vegas), a Biennial event where marketers, developers, partners, analysts, and customers come together from around the world to gain insight into all things Sitecore.Since its inception, Sitecore has led the website tech scene, and in recent years their platform has been officially recognised as both a “Leader” and “Visionary” by independent ...

3chillies have partnered with the cookie and online tracking consent solution experts Cookiebot, to offer a solution to make it easier for companies to live up to GDPR regulations, while also making these complex changes understandable to the end user.Since the advent of GDPR in 2018, the world of data control and processing has been a complicated place, even on websites where little or no consumer data is gathered or recorded. If your website is serving individuals from the EU and you - or embedded third party services like Google and ...

3chillies are extremely proud to announce that we have now been awarded the Microsoft Gold Competency for App development. The news of this achievement follows our recent announcement for attaining the Microsoft Gold Cloud Solutions Competency.3chillies now celebrate having 4 Microsoft competencies:WHAT DOES THE MICROSOFT COMPETENCY MEAN FOR YOU?By attaining the Microsoft Gold App Development competency, 3chillies have met extensive technology requirements and demonstrated expertise in the field of App development. The award indicates ...

3chillies are delighted to have been awarded a Gold Competency for “Cloud Platform”, which clearly illustrates our strong ability to consistently and regularly build high quality applications on the Azure Platform. Having been a Microsoft partner since 2006 we take great pride in our relationship with Microsoft and our knowledge of their systems and services. We take particular pride in our ability to develop high performing websites and Mobile Applications supported in Windows Azure.WHAT IS WINDOWS AZURE?Windows Azure is an open and ...

3chillies has a strong track record of working with public sector organisations and government departments. Building on our commitment to delivering great services and solutions to the public sector  that offer real value for money, we’re pleased to announce that we are now listed on the G-Cloud 12 framework.G-Cloud 12 is a list of government-approved suppliers that helps UK public sector organisations to access cloud computing services more easily. This makes procurement processes smoother and quicker and provides confidence to public ...