Mobility Evolution

Just finished reading a book by this title written by Dan Condon. It is a bit dated but has useful tips regarding: How to work with various stakeholders in a software development project. Balancing the decision-making process within the context of competing interests. How to handle external partnerships and engage in business development. Examining common myths that prevail in software product development. Here is the Amazon link:

MBaaS is front and center of all mobility implementations specially when it come to the enterprise segment. The MBaaS market was at $216.5 million in revenues for 2012. But, according to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, that number is forecast to climb to $7.7 billion by 2017. That is a meteoric rise by any standard. Two key trends in mobility: First, mobility is moving so quickly with new devices, new responsive frameworks, sensors and embedded devices.  Second, a migration toward more sophisticated apps. Enterprise mobility challenges: Scaling Securing & Connectivity to back-end data sources Operative quote: "Our philosophy is--long-term security will not come down to app container or device-level security model. Security should come down to data and identity ." Ten year predictions:  "...mobility (to) deterministically drive revenue or cut costs." ".... the combination of sensors and apps will provide brand-new ways t...

Here are some acronyms you might not have heard before: BYOD (bring your own device) - OK, everyone knows this one but  what about: CYOD (choose your own device)  COPE (corporate-owned, personally enabled) – in which employees are given a choice of devices to use by their employer and may also be permitted to use them personal purposes. OK..now you are in the know!

I and a colleague created this webinar to help you navigate the treacherous waters of hybrid mobile app development. Review and feel free to shoot questions or comments. Click on the image to access the webinar slides

Read this very good article on Enterprise Mobility: Enterprise mobility in 2014: App-ocalypse Now? Here is the operative quote for 2014 from OVUM: In 2014, enterprise mobile apps will become a core part of the enterprise IT application stack. This will create challenges for the enterprise such as getting the UX right and enabling tight integration with internal systems. It also provides a big opportunity for app developers, systems integrators, and mobility management vendors.

I really like this blogpost that appeared on the Appcelerator site. It essentially lays the foundation as to what a mobile app should be: Apps Are Not Applications (And Why This Matters)

....... and one that I can't emphasize enough how important it is to heed: “ In mobile, there’s a big premium on creating single-purpose, first-class experiences.” -Mark Zukerberg Facebook