Turning Data into Decisions: The Insights Supply Chain Framework - Tag1 TeamTalks

Discover the Insights Supply Chain FrameworkBusiness Intelligence (BI) has been the standard for decades, but it's time for a change. In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Duru Ahanotu introduces the Insights Supply Chain Framework, a comprehensive new model for modern data strategy.Learn the origin story of this groundbreaking framework and how it provides a structured, non-capricious way for executives to make critical decisions about their data organization. Discover the key roles, how to structure your team (centralized vs. decentralized), and how to create clear, defined career paths for your data professionals. Dr. Ahanotu also tackles the hot topic of how this framework accommodates rapid change and the rise of AI—and why "magic solutions" like conversational analytics won't replace the need for skilled data experts.Tune in now to understand how to move beyond BI and build a data ecosystem that drives real business value and action.

Welcome to Tag1 Team Talks, the podcast of Tag1 Consulting. In this episode, we are excited to announce the launch of a game-changing resource: 'Migrating Your Data from Drupal 7 Site to Drupal 10 or 11' by Mauricio Dinarte. This comprehensive 31-part data migration blog series has now been packaged into a free eBook available for download. Co-host Michael Meyers discusses the importance of this guide with migration experts Mauricio Dinarte and Lucas Hedding. The episode dives into the details of data migration, from planning and preparation to automated tools, source site audits, and migrating content and configuration. Tune in to gain insights into the intricacies of migrating large-scale Drupal projects and learn about the cutting-edge resources included in the eBook to ensure your data migration is a success. Get your free copy at tag1.com/migrate-book today!00:00 Introduction and Announcement02:38 Meet the Migration Experts03:17 Focus on Data Migration05:34 Who Should Read the Book?07:38 Planning and Preparation11:29 Source Site Audit19:29 Example Repository and Tooling22:59 Configuration Migration28:40 Content Migration31:28 Motivation and Easter Eggs34:26 Conclusion and Thanks

More than a buzzword, security transparency is a business imperative. At Tag1, we embraced that drive to achieve SOC 2 compliance in record time. Our new Trust Center lets anyone verify our security controls on demand.In our latest Tag1 Team Talk, we share how modern tools, expert partnerships, and a commitment to excellence can dramatically accelerate your security certification journey. Learn how services and tools from Vanta and expert guidance from BD Emerson made this complex process efficient and manageable. Whether you're thinking about starting your own SOC 2 journey or simply want to understand its impact, this episode offers valuable insights and tips on security, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Deep Dive into Drupal Performance Testing with Gander | Tag1 Team TalksWelcome to Tag1 Team Talks! In this episode, Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, interviews Nathaniel 'Catch' Catchpole, a prolific contributor to the Drupal platform and Gander Project Lead. Together, they explore Tag1's incorporation of Gander as a foundational element in the next-gen content management systems, developed in collaboration with the Google Chrome team. Learn about Gander's role as Drupal's official performance testing framework and its impact on Drupal core development. Catch shares real-world success stories, dives into the technical workings of Gander, and discusses ongoing and future performance optimizations. From reducing JavaScript load sizes to improving cache performance, Catch offers invaluable insights into making Drupal faster and more efficient. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of Gander and its transformative impact on Drupal CMS!00:00 Introduction to Tag1 Team Talks00:35 Meet Nathaniel Catchpole: Gander Project Lead01:40 Introduction to Gander: Drupal's Performance Testing Framework01:57 How Gander Works: Technical Insights04:49 Gander's Impact on Drupal Core Development07:16 Real-World Success Stories with Gander16:59 Recent Developments and Improvements in Gander23:51 Future Roadmap for Gander33:38 How to Get Involved with Gander34:30 Conclusion

Join Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, as he discusses the end of life for Drupal 7 and Tag1 Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES) with Jeremy Andrews (Founder & CEO) and Steve Zipfel (Director of Strategy and Innovation). Learn about the latest security updates, the seamless upgrade path to CKEditor 5, our SOC 2 attestation, and our strategic partnership with Pantheon. Dive deep into how Tag1 plans to keep Drupal 7 sites secure and reliable despite the official discontinuation. For more details and updates, be sure to visit d7es.tag1.com.

In this episode of Tag1 Team Talks, Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, is joined by Francesco Pesenti and Marco Molinari to discuss an essential update for Drupal 7 users: the integration of CKEditor 5 as part of the Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES) service.Topics Covered:Drupal 7 End-of-Life (EOL) in January 2025 and what it means for your website.How CKEditor 4’s end-of-life creates security risks and how CKEditor 5 addresses them.FREE CKEditor 5 support is offered by Tag1 to all Tag1 D7ES users.A seamless migration process that takes minutes with zero content disruption.Benefits of CKEditor 5: Security, modern features, enhanced UI, and future-proofing for Drupal 10+ migrations.Custom plugin migrations and Tag1’s professional service support that uses custom AI-driven tooling to reduce effort.Tag1 Consulting is the only organization with proven experience in extended support for Drupal, ensuring secure and reliable solutions for your website.Learn more about Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES):https://D7ES.Tag1.comCheck out more Tag1 Team Talks episodes:https://Tag1.com/TTTHave a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected]!Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest solutions for Drupal users!

With Drupal 7 reaching end-of-life in January 2025, many site owners and developers face a tough decision: migrate to a new version of Drupal or to a new platform, or risk running an unsupported site. But what if there was a third option? In this team talk, we introduce Tag1's Drupal 7 Extended Support service, a solution that allows you to keep your Drupal 7 site secure and up-to-date beyond 2025. Listen as Jeremy Andrews, Founder and CEO of Tag1, discusses this crucial service with Michael Meyers. With Tag1's deep involvement in Drupal development since version 3 and their successful track record of providing long-term support for Drupal 6, they bring unparalleled expertise to extend Drupal 7's lifespan. Whether you're a site owner looking to extend the life of your current setup or a developer supporting Drupal 7 clients, this talk is packed with essential information you can't afford to miss. Watch now to discover how you can protect your Drupal 7 investment and buy yourself more time for future planning, backed by the team that has been instrumental in Drupal's evolution.

Are you facing challenges with content staging on your enterprise Drupal site? The Workspaces module might be the solution you're looking for. Now available in Drupal core as an experimental feature, Workspaces allows for effective site-wide content staging. In this Tag1 Team Talk, Andrei Mateescu, Senior Architect at Tag1 and the module's lead maintainer, demonstrates its capabilities. Learn how Workspaces enables preview and management of large-scale content changes, integrates with core Drupal features, and supports multiple workspaces. Although experimental, it's already used in production and is set to become stable in Drupal Core soon. Watch the full video to see how Workspaces can enhance your content management processes.

Join Tag1 Team Talks for the launch of our detailed blog series dedicated to guiding users through the Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 Data Migration process. Created by migration expert Mauricio Dinarte, our series caters to developers and site owners alike by covering theory, practical examples, and a breadth of topics ranging from data conflicts and content model changes to debugging migrations. The series is a step-by-step guide addressing complex and costly aspects of the data migration process, supported by a local DDEV environment setup. Furthermore, it addresses common challenges and provides insights into lesser-known options and techniques for a successful Drupal data migration.

Randy Fay, the maintainer of DDEV discusses the key features and functionalities of DDEV, a Docker-based development environment that streamlines setting up and managing local development for applications (no Docker knowledge is required). Whether you're creating applications in Python, PHP, or other languages, DDEV will save you tremendous time and effort. It also works great for managing multiple projects, or working with a large distributed team, ensuring everyone’s configurations remain in sync.Randy also demos DDEV, showcasing how quickly and easy it is to set up a local Drupal development environment quickly. Additionally, he touches upon the history and future of DDEV, and the critical role of the DDEV user community in both supporting the project and shaping it’s development.