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Product UpdatesJan 4, 2024

App Context: User and Channel Metadata Storage

An efficient and effective way to manage user and channel metadata without deploying additional backend infrastructure.
Nishith Agarwal
Nishith Agarwal
Product Manager, PubNub
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BuildDec 27, 2023

Do I Have to Store My Data with PubNub?

PubNub is flexible. You do not have to store data with us to implement a production application with real-time messaging features. Still, if you choose to, you get access to additional features and benefits, which we can only provide if we understand your data in context. The choice is entirely yours,...
Darryn Campbell
Darryn Campbell
Developer Advocate, PubNub
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BuildDec 14, 2023

Real-Time Data Streaming with Publish and Subscribe

Recent studies show that 42% of organizations are strengthening data gathering and analysis processes to meet growing requirements. They're looking at Publish/Subscribe (Pub/Sub) data streaming as a possible solution to process data more efficiently.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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BuildDec 13, 2023

The Evolution of HTTP Streaming

In the third quarter of 2022, a staggering 7.2 billion hours of content were consumed through live streaming, a statistic that highlights the immense popularity of streaming media and underlines the critical role of HTTP streaming technologies in shaping our viewing experiences.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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BuildDec 12, 2023

API Key Security: Protecting Your Digital Assets

Imagine waking up to the news that your company's customer data has been compromised due to an application programming interface (API) security breach. Years of hard-earned trust eroded overnight.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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BuildDec 7, 2023

Evolution of PubNub and jQTouch in Software Industry

This blog details the progression and transformation of PubNub and jQTouch in the software industry over the last two decades, underlining their resilience in the face of a continuously changing technological environment.
Developer Relations Team
Developer Relations Team
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News Nov 27, 2023

PubNub Announces Availability in AWS Marketplace

AWS customers worldwide can now purchase enterprise-grade edge messaging and other PubNub services via AWS Marketplace.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
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InsightsNov 17, 2023

Best Practices for Building Scalable Realtime Apps

PubNub’s integration with Socket.io enhances real-time concurrent connections by providing features like rapid data streaming, presence monitoring, storage and playback, analytics, cross-platform compatibility, and robust security and access management.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
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InsightsNov 14, 2023

OAuth vs. OAuth2: Key Differences and When to Use Each

OAuth, or Open Authentication, is an identity authentication and authorization protocol that permits application interactions without a password. It has many forms, with the most popular being OAuth1 and OAuth2. In this article, we'll explore both authentication protocols to identify which is better ...
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub