# Nexla December Newsletter

_By Billy Allocca | December 21, 2021_

Source: https://nexla.com/december-2021-newsletter/

> ❄ Holiday Updates from Nexla: 2021 Highlights, New Connectors, and upcoming Firebolt Webinar

Happy holidays from all of your friends at Nexla. It’s been quite a busy 2021 for us and we’re excited for what 2022 has to bring. This will be the last Nexla Newsletter from us this year, so let’s dig in!

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## 2021 Highlights: Cool Vendor, Series A

A lot happened for Nexla in 2021! Make sure to catch up on our [Gartner Cool Vendor](https://nexla.com/nexla-gets-gartner-cool-vendor/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP), [Series A](https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/13/nexla-nabs-12m-series-a-as-it-builds-cash-flow-positive-data-operations-biz/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP), and [SOC2 Type II Compliance](https://nexla.com/soc2-certification/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP) announcements in case you missed it.

[![image](https://nexla.com/n3x_ctx/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-16-090348.png)](https://hi.firebolt.io/lp/partner-webinars?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP)

## Nexla ? Firebolt: How-to?Data Mesh and Sub-Second Operational Analytics

We will be joining the [Firebolt](https://www.firebolt.io/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP) team for an upcoming webinar on January 11th to discuss and demonstrate how companies are embracing data mesh and sub-second analytics approaches. [Register for the webinar today.](https://hi.firebolt.io/lp/partner-webinars?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP)

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# Product Updates

## ![image](https://nexla.com/n3x_ctx/uploads/2021/12/New-Connectors-Dec-2021.png)

## New Connectors: Databricks, Delta Lake, Teradata, and File Upload

This month we added several new connectors, [check them out in Nexla](https://dataops.nexla.io/sources/new?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP): Databricks, Delta Lake, Teradata, and File Upload connector that let’s you upload and integrate files from your computer directly into your Nexla data flows.

## Snappy Compression for Parquet Files

Working with Parquet files in Nexla just got an upgrade, with new Snappy compression available as an option for reading or writing files.

![01k4aU3JRC4dAV4ice3VJcz-9.fit_scale.size_760x427.v1569482560](https://hs-3222786.f.hubspotstarter.net/hub/3222786/hubfs/01k4aU3JRC4dAV4ice3VJcz-9.fit_scale.size_760x427.v1569482560.jpg?upscale=true&width=500&upscale=true&name=01k4aU3JRC4dAV4ice3VJcz-9.fit_scale.size_760x427.v1569482560.jpg)

## Oracle NetSuite Connector and Partnership

We’re proud to announce a new Oracle NetSuite connector. Now it’s easier than ever to bring NetSuite Analytics and Finances to be the preferred way to integrate data to and from Oracle services.

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# From the Nexla Blog

> [Why Data Economy is subsuming the API Economy](https://nexla.com/data-economy-is-subsuming-the-api-economy/)

We’ve seen the API Economy, but now it’s time for the Data Economy because ultimately what matters is that data gets delivered securely, reliably, and in a timely way. Read the [blog post](https://nexla.com/data-economy-is-consuming-the-api-economy/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP).

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# Upcoming Webinars

> [Register for Nexla’s Next Biweekly Live Demo](https://nexla.com/events-live-demos/)

*Our*[webinar](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U2xCkCROSAmNZFqIxj8_TA?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP)*is now every other week! Join us to learn how we make it easy for data teams to work with data.*

*In the demo, you will get a close view of the Nexla platform as we set up a complete data flow.*

**UPCOMING DATES**
Wed, Jan 12: 8:30-9am PST
Wed, Jan 26: 8:30-9am PST

[Register for Webinar](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U2xCkCROSAmNZFqIxj8_TA?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--pfoHftEdUaOdj7W5vUL_8J63qCpkWECfHttHjvditbFzBnzVFc0goY-Dt8LVkidO9TUoP)

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**Suggestion or Feedback?**We are here to make working with data easier for you. Please contact us [anytime](https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/saket1/nexla-intro?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Qsyp84tnMwFRTmXBC7d8ZeHkQ0y9HuILc_bY7HNr8hxuGt6Oi5oYx2YWGxWnCR0beO9pf)
if you have suggestions or feedback for us.

Best,

The Nexla Team