# Nexla July Newsletter: Azure, Oracle Connectors, Nexset documentation _By Billy Allocca | July 20, 2021_ Source: https://nexla.com/july-newsletter/ ## We are back with the latest news and updates from Nexla! ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*3JkK3K7KuvC2KFpd.png) The big news, in case you missed it: Nexla was named a **2021 Gartner Cool Vendor** for our Data Fabric innovation — *woot woot!*. Check out the blog post [here](https://blog.nexla.com/nexla-recognized-as-a-2021-gartner-cool-vendor-3c91ed310705?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0). Thanks to all of you for your support! [Read Blog Post](https://blog.nexla.com/nexla-recognized-as-a-2021-gartner-cool-vendor-3c91ed310705?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) --- ## PRODUCT UPDATES We have some new and exciting product updates as well: new connectors and improved Nexset documentation. ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*d6UT-O_jseAGUkCE.png) ### New Connector: Oracle Autonomous Database We have added a new connector for Oracle Autonomous Database. You can now easily integrate data with Oracle Autonomous Database as source or destination. ***What is Oracle Autonomous Database?*** Oracle Autonomous Database is a fully managed, preconfigured database environment with three workload types available, Autonomous Transaction Processing, Autonomous Data Warehouse and Autonomous JSON Database. *Note: If you need a connector that is not yet available, simply*[*email us*](mailto:info@nexla.com)*your needs and we will notify you as soon as it is available.* ### New Azure Connectors: Blob, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics Working with Nexla when your data is in Azure has become even more simpler with three new out of the box connectors for Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics. ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*vQA28LHf01wWkkRT.png) ### Document your Data Products and Collaborate away! Within a Nexset you can now attach documentation about the data that makes it easier for your colleagues or your own future self to benefit from the data. For example, you can add description, business context, where the data comes from, comments on data freshness, common applications, etc in the rich text editor that is embedded in the overview section. --- ## BLOG POSTS ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*qaJs-YI5hAniTcQE.png) ### Nexla Named a Gartner Cool Vendor [Read this blog post](https://blog.nexla.com/nexla-recognized-as-a-2021-gartner-cool-vendor-3c91ed310705?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) to learn why we were named a Gartner Cool Vendor and what it means for the future of data operations and data management. ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*I6pgIyiy7ObyOMIZ.png) ### 3 Steps to Building and Monitoring Production-Ready CI Pipelines using Nexla As you start to use Nexla, you may end-up with multiple data pipelines at various stages of operationalization. Tracking the various states of those flows and what is in production or development is simple with Nexla’s flow tags and instant promotion to your CI server. [Read this blog post](https://blog.nexla.com/3-steps-to-building-and-monitoring-production-ready-ci-pipelines-using-nexla-621284c42569?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) to learn more or watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ps5k22UY-8&t=1s&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0). --- ## FEATURE SPOTLIGHT ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*4MysobgEW9levN79.png) Did you know that you can use Nexla to easily create custom transforms with Python, Regex, JavaScript, or JSON and share them within the organization? In [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgJjWW9IGnY&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0), we show exactly that. Don’t forget to check out our complete [Feature Spotlight](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU3if_K4kHi6xzWJpKO2BE4Ma5wvKLj4G&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) playlist. [Watch Feature Spotlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgJjWW9IGnY&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) --- ![image](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*Ff0IRnbIw0mhxdYZ.gif) ## MONTHLY WEBINAR (LIVE DEMO) *Our monthly*[*webinar*](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2216257878062/WN_ADSVzqNWRaqq39Ms_bM6Xw?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0)*is coming up!* *Join us to learn about Nexla and 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.* ### Date: Wednesday July 21st, 2021 Time: 8:30–9am PST [Register for Webinar](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2216257878062/WN_ADSVzqNWRaqq39Ms_bM6Xw?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) **Want to learn more?**We continue to add more capabilities in Nexla to make working with data easier. If you have a suggestion or want to learn more, please contact us [anytime.](https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/saket1/nexla-intro?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3dB9-DhgAaWRXGRchrbtn_MyjNIDHMgng6bxnEq2u2Oz11AhyIJuxWo2XU9C_313q63L0) Best, The Nexla Team