2 Steps vs Agora

2 Steps allows organisations using Splunk for IT operations to monitor mobile apps, websites, Windows applications and mainframe software interfaces without setting up coding or scripts.

While synthetic monitoring has been around for web-based applications for more than a decade, 2 Steps will disrupt the business by offering experience automation across any platform, be it web-based, Windows, Java or mobile apps.

2 Steps can monitor any software that can be run on a virtual machine. And all can be done with the click of a mouse, no need to write extra code specific to a company's software. Because it does not require code, anyone in the company can run tests on the software, either to test changes or upgrades in software or to replicate problems a customer may experience with the software.

In addition to pinpointing problems and potential problems, 2 Steps creates video that developers can use to better understand and better explain issues and how they might be affecting customers.

2 Steps also provides detailed reporting that is easy to understand and useful for everyone in the company, from the development team to the sales team to the C-suite.

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Build an Amazon Affiliates store on Shopify

Agora is a Shopify app that makes it easy to add Amazon Affiliate products to your Shopify store. Products imported into your store via Agora are imported as native Shopify products, but instead of checking out like normal, customers are redirected to the Amazon product with your Associate ID, so you collect your affiliate commission when a customer makes a purchase. This is a great place to start for someone interested in starting an eCommerce store, as you can learn the ropes without having to purchase and manage stock. As you learn the skills needed to run an online store, the fact that you're already on Shopify means it's super simple to eventually switch to your very own products!

Location: Melbourne, Australia