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CDP for SaaS: The Edge Infrastructure Solution in a Privacy-First World

November 5, 2024

The Internet Has Gone Privacy-First

Apple and Google are rewriting the rules of data collection by limiting first-party and eliminating third-party cookies.

At the same time, state-level regulations are tightening control over how SaaS companies capture and process data.

The result: SaaS firms are receiving lower-quality signals and losing visibility into customer journeys.

Without cookies, attribution becomes unreliable.

Consent mechanisms are increasingly fragile, making a robust consent infrastructure non-negotiable.

Why Server-Side Infrastructure Matters

Server-side data processing offers SaaS companies a way to regain control.

Instead of relying on fragile browser-based tracking, server-side APIs provide:

  • Tag protection — Immune to ad blockers, cookie deprecation, and browser interruptions
  • Compliance assurance — Data flows through systems where consent can be enforced consistently

💡 As VP Lindsey Plocek explains:
“Think of server-side infrastructure as your fortified data highway—secure, reliable, and immune to privacy-related traffic jams.”

Why a CDP with Server-Side Infrastructure Is Critical

A Customer Data Platform (CDP) built on server-side infrastructure does more than collect data. For SaaS companies, it enables:

  • Centralized ID ownership — Consolidating fragmented data sources into a single, manageable identity layer
  • Cross-sell & upsell opportunities — Owning ID data allows SaaS companies to expand offerings with ease
  • Unified ID graph — Build consistent customer profiles using UTMs, first-party data, and logins for accuracy and scalability

What Sets Blotout’s CDP Apart

Blotout’s CDP for SaaS is engineered specifically for modern SaaS needs:

  • Single-tenant edge infrastructure — Every customer has dedicated resources, ensuring privacy and scalability
  • Zero-code integration — Quickly deploy tags and server-side APIs without developer intervention
  • API-driven flexibility — Seamlessly integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, Salesforce, Magento, and more

💬 Founder Mandar Shinde emphasizes:
“With Blotout, SaaS firms can go live in minutes, not months—while future-proofing their infrastructure.”

Go Live in 3 Simple Steps

Blotout streamlines deployment:

  • Sign up with supported edge service providers
  • Integrate via API and configure in minutes
  • Launch server-side tags across 60+ platforms (Meta C-API, TikTok Events, etc.)

Ready for AI and Scale: Real-Time Data Processing

Unlike legacy CDPs that rely on static data lakes, Blotout’s edge-first model delivers:

  • Edge-based vectorization — Ultra-fast event processing
  • High TPS throughput — Over 30,000 events processed seamlessly
  • Instant API access — Sub-100 ms response times for real-time insights

Ensures SaaS companies have actionable data when they need it most—at scale.

Competitive Edge: Blotout vs. Traditional CDPs

  • Rudderstack: Limited in scaling; lacks multi-tenant SaaS focus
  • Segment.io: Less flexible for server-side, edge-first infrastructure
  • Snowplow: Requires heavy developer lift, slowing time-to-value

Blotout combines real-time performance, scalability, and ease of deployment—purpose-built for SaaS.

Adapt or Become Obsolete

SaaS companies that fail to adopt privacy-first infrastructure risk falling behind.

With Blotout’s CDP, firms can:

  • Protect data integrity
  • Ensure compliance
  • Build scalable systems that support AI-driven personalization and cross-product expansion

FAQs

Q1: Why can’t SaaS companies rely on cookies anymore?
A1: Apple and Google are deprecating cookies, making them unreliable for tracking and attribution.

Q2: What makes server-side infrastructure better than browser tags?
A2: Server-side systems bypass ad blockers, enforce consent consistently, and ensure data reliability.

Q3: How fast can Blotout’s CDP go live?
A3: With zero-code options, SaaS companies can deploy in minutes and launch across 60+ integrations.

Q4: Is Blotout scalable for enterprise SaaS?
A4: Yes — it handles 30,000+ TPS with sub-100 ms API response times, supporting enterprise-level workloads.