When the Internet of Things (IoT) first became a “thing”, just a few years ago, expectations for the space were astronomical. Analysts were predicting the market for connected devices by 2020 could be as high as 100 billion units. Thankfully, in terms of managing expectations and pleasing investors, forecasts these days are less hyperbolic. But […]
As an IoT (Internet of Things) shop, we love working with new technology and creating fun useful side projects. We have worked on everything from a temperature sensor for the office, to a boost controller for a Subaru WRX. So when one of our staff was working on a theater room for his house, we […]
The Nest thermostat has been an iconic example of an Internet of Things device, but today it is the epitome of IoT failures. Nest had an epic meltdown for devices all across the world that left homeowners out in the cold… literally. As the New York Times reports, “The problems with the much-hyped thermostat…affected an […]
What does football have to do with professional development? Let me explain…sometimes I like to imagine what life would have been like if I had become a professional football player. Now, don’t get too excited, there was little chance of that ever happening, but I find it an interesting thought exercise. Call it Monday morning […]
Your business is already responsive to customer needs, but is your website responsive? Responsive web design is a popular term, but not everyone knows what a responsive website is. That’s a mistake you can’t afford to make for your business. Here’s everything you need to know to know what responsive web design is and to […]
You’re considering creating mobile applications for your business, and it’s not just because it sounds cool. The bottom line is you would create a mobile app if you knew it would create more revenue for your business. You can’t build revenue without understanding how apps make money, so here are the primary ways a mobile […]
Web app vs. Mobile app: What is a Web Application? To truly understand what a web application is (or isn’t), you must start by contrasting it with a basic website. A web app can itself be a website, or just part of a website. However, the difference between a web application and typical website is […]
Mobile app testing is a critical phase of development. What should you expect during the testing phase of your web or mobile app? Before we dive into it, let’s take a minute to talk about the difference between a demo and a final product. Demo vs. final product Too often, developers push out a demo […]
Mobile apps are creating the same kind of peer pressure for businesses that social media once did—only the financial stakes are much higher. When social media first exploded, businesses rushed to create Facebook and Twitter accounts, filled them with content, and then wondered why followers dwindled or why they couldn’t break 100 “Likes.” Before you […]
Learn how strategic outsourcing can be the key to overcoming development challenges and achieving your project goals. Key takeaways:
