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How Boats Group Sailed Toward Enhanced Bot Protection with DataDome

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Paige Tester, Sr. Content Marketing Manager
15 Apr, 2024
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In the dynamic landscape of online commerce, building a secure environment is paramount to ensure customer satisfaction and trust. Boats Group is committed to delivering a best-in-class experience to its buyers and sellers. The Company leverages data analysis as a cornerstone of its strategy, recently partnering with DataDome to deliver advanced analytics to enhance user experience and security for its sites.

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Boats Group, the world’s largest network of online boating marketplaces, announces its commitment to user safety through a strategic partnership with DataDome, a leading provider of real-time bot detection and protection solutions.

“DataDome significantly reduced reactive work efforts, allowing us to focus on proactive security measures and user experience enhancements. This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing a safe and secure online marketplace for the global boating community. ”
Allen Bettilyon
Chief Technology Officer, Boats Group

The Challenge: Building a Secure Digital Harbor

With the online boating market flourishing and security threats constantly evolving, Boats Group recognized the critical need to strengthen its online security infrastructure. As Mike Grabowski, Chief Product Officer for Boats Group, explains, “Our responsibility to our users is paramount. We have over 100 million visitors annually, and ensuring their data and privacy is a top priority. Bots pose a significant risk, potentially scraping data or spamming users. We needed a comprehensive solution to safeguard our platform and user experience.”

The Solution: Unparalleled Visibility and Real-Time Protection

After evaluating various options, Boats Group found a trusted partner in DataDome. Allen Bettilyon, Chief Technology Officer for Boats Group, highlights the importance of this strategic collaboration: “We constantly invest in cutting-edge technologies to guarantee our platforms are secure and innovative. Selecting the right solution can be challenging. However, a trusted industry partner recommended DataDome, and their solution aligned with our goals.”

DataDome’s integration provided Boats Group with a robust security shield. Their insightful analytics platform offers a clear view of website traffic, enabling the company to identify and mitigate potential threats in real-time. This partnership empowers Boats Group to:

  • Safeguard User Data: DataDome’s advanced bot detection protects against data scraping and spam attacks, ensuring user privacy.
  • Enhance Decision Making: In-depth traffic insights allow for informed decisions, optimizing platform operations and user experience.
  • Revolutionize Team Efficiency: An intuitive dashboard simplifies collaboration across teams, streamlining investigations and freeing up valuable resources.

The Outcome: A Secure and Efficient Ecosystem

By integrating DataDome, Boats Group has achieved significant advancements in online security. Allen Bettilyon concludes, “DataDome significantly reduced reactive work efforts, allowing us to focus on proactive security measures and user experience enhancements. This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing a safe and secure online marketplace for the global boating community.”