Google is a type of search engine that gives the facility of browsing from various devices such as the laptop, mobile etc. Recently, Google developed material design so that it can unify the experienced users to use various Google platforms. The aim of this unification is to improve the overall technological experience of a user by making the interaction easier, simpler and more intuitive. Most people believe that the recent material design plan of Google surpassed iOS design. In the present writing, I will share my thoughts about this issue.
iOS design and Google's material design:
iOS is a mobile operating system manufactured by Apple Inc. It develops an adaptive layout so that your design can work from multiple devices. Two years ago, it has changed its design manual and has made it simple and user-friendly. It allows its designers to focus on animations and function rather than intricate visual details. Here UI or your user interface should be stripped down to the core aesthetic. The present iOS apps ensure perceptible feedback in response to every user's action. As a result, UX or user experience design of iOS develops and improves the quality of interaction between a user and all facets of the company. It's UX design helps to enhance customer's satisfaction and loyalty by improving the usability, ease of use, and pleasure provided by the interaction between the customer and the product.
On the other hand, recent Google's material design also helps its users' in various ways. The design of Google aims how Google can improve your life by making their technology smarter. It is said that the material design of Google surpassed iOS design in the sense that it provides more facilities and simple user-friendly attitude. It is not just a new UI rather a whole Google UX. The great features of this new design are-
• Great interaction with various technologies:
One of the main features of any material design is how it interacts with various technologies. The present material design of Google has a very seamless flow between interactions. For example: you are writing a very important article on your laptop but do not finish it and left it open. Don't worry, you can continue this writing from your watches, mobile, tablet or other technological devices because of Google's new material design.
• A seamless information flow between devices and smarter technology:
Another advantage of Google's material design is its quick and seamless information flow between devices and technologies. As a user, you do not need to worry that your messages or files are synced to a device, or you do not need to be bombarded with work emails while you're at home - and vice versa, pictures and text messages sent to you from last night won't be popping up while you're at work.
In short, Google's material design aims to unite Google's expansive product line under a rich set of design styles and principles. It exceeds the design of iOS in various levels. It helps its users to use technology in a very comfortable and homely way.
Let us take a quick look into the three major types of analytic's tools commonly used by app developers.
Google Mobile App Analytics
One of the most widely used analytics tools, Google Analytics is considered to be the most powerful and robust of its kind. Starting off with web analytics, it gradually extended its support to mobile apps -
Google Mobile App Analytics.
Google Mobile App Analytics is ahead of others when it comes to in-depth analysis of e-commerce and revenue. It can help you track your transaction data I.e in-app payment and recognize areas that drive the maximum sales.
Other than recording user behavior data, Mobile App Analytics has an advanced sense of user demographics, giving it an edge over the rest. Offering its own set of categories, the advanced segment also allows developers to benefit more out of it by using their own custom segments, thereby, letting them customize reports related to their business area.
Although it supports both Android and iOS platforms, there is more Android related information than iOS.
Pros
Has an excellent e-commerce reporting ability.
Has an acute sense of user demographics.
Integration with Google Play for conversion tracking.
Comes as a free service
Cons
Lacks the retention analysis ability of Mixpanel.
Does not offer an easy way for mobile a/b testing.
Only for Android and iOS
Flurry
An exclusive analytics tool built for mobile apps, Flurry Analytics is another commonly used alternative for tracking mobile conversions. Flurry Analytics supports for almost every major mobile platforms like iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry and Java ME.
Although Flurry may tend to appear a little complex than Google mobile app analytics, the fact that its complex structure leads to deeper data access has made it a popular alternative to many others.
For every app you monitor here, you can either use the Flurry Classic dashboard or build up to ten custom dashboards. The data accumulated through dashboard functions is more detailed, for instance, it gives a better vision of the traffic acquisition scenario across various marketing channels like mobile ad networks, mobile web and email campaigns.
Apart from monitoring the 'user types' and user behavior based upon the apps used, Flurry Analytics, it will also track the devices types, operating systems, etc.
Pros
Not just restricted to iOS and Android.
Free service for mobile apps.
Offers multiple dashboards.
Cons
Does not have retention/cohort analysis ability.
Unlike Google Analytics, it does not identify crashes easily.
Strictly restricted to the mobile apps.
Mixpanel
Mixpanel is another popular analytics tool used to calculate user engagement for both mobile and web. Compared to Google Mobile App Analytics and Flurry Analytics, Mixpanel has the easiest user interface.
Mixpanel's SDK has segmentation tools that are capable of analyzing vital and complex questions. It enables you to ask more of your data, for eg. how your app's users invite friends, which Ad words campaign is giving you the highest number of paying users, etc. Mixpanel's funnel analysis can track where the user drops out during each event.
Mixpanel has a unique retention or cohort analysis ability that gives it an edge over the rest. Through this you will be able to track when and how often your customers return and engage with an app.
Its targeting system can also group a client's users into similar profiles and display their activity feed.
The only disadvantage this tool has is its limitation of 25,000 data interactions for the free service, thereby, requiring users to purchase the Premium service for greater visibility.
Pros
-The data segmentation can answer complicated questions.
- Can track the retention in user engagement.
-More focused towards measuring user engagement.
- Caters to both the mediums of mobile and web.
Cons
-Paid service. It is priced monthly based on how many data points and profiles have been used.
Mobile has revolutionized the entire IT industry during the past few decades. It has become a center of discussion for businesses owing to its power to increase sales substantially. Mobile apps are being used by individuals as well as employees for accomplishing various tasks. Enterprise applications have gained popularity off late for bringing together the entire workflow.
Organizations wish to implement mobile solutions that have a two ways effect. One is they must be able to enhance business growth. Two is the application must be utilized by the target user base readily without any hassles. Companies are now focusing on investing more in sales technology. However, prior to jumping into the sea of mobile solutions, it is essential to understand its importance. It is important to know how it will help your users.
Despite the novel technologies introduced to help customers communicate with sales force, target or prospective customers always prefer to have personal communication with sales people. However, it has been viewed that direct interaction derives the desired results only if the sales person is offering information which the customer cannot derive solely. The way technology can power a sales person, it can also provide a plethora of information to buyers. Focus must be placed of customer's buying cycle.
Organizations, thinking to go for mobile apps development, to empower their sales team should consider the following steps in advance.
Consider The Sales Field
To truly come up with a solution which can drive your sales team to achieve more targets and perform effectively you must consider the challenges that they may be facing out in the field. You must understand the hindrances they face on a routine work day. This will give you clear idea about your requirements to be fulfilled by the application and also the mobile apps development company you wish to hire.
Creative Design
Implementing new technology successfully requires you to create a user-friendly interface which urges the end user to interact. Change is always met with resistance. Sales team always has a clearcut process and specific tools. If the mobile solution, you are going to implement, is going to make things complex, sales team may not embrace the solution for a long time. User experience is critical to the success of the application. A simple and intuitive solution which is akin to previous sales tool can help you implement the new application successfully.
Be Just and Fair
No matter which device or program is promoted by the organization, user mobile device should be considered important. If most of the sales force is using iOS then it is wise to go for an iOS sales enablement application rather than an Android application.
Provide a Holistic Solution
A sales enablement solution should help a sales person to complete the entire sales cycle. Right from getting in touch with or reaching the target customer to completing a sales call, a sales application should cover everything. A sales person may require a number of things for providing info to the customer. A holistic solution is one that powers the sales man with all that is required to close a deal. The solution must be in tune with the current sales methodology and deliver high value. The entire sales cycle must be evaluated and then instilled into the mobile solution you are going to offer.
Testing
Testing the solution before it is launched can help you identify bugs and clear them. Also, it helps in enhancing the current design. Observing users using the application can also give some insights into any needed changes. Testing the prototypes and initial versions of the application with few members of the sales team can help you understand if the design and features are perfect.
Organizations wish to implement mobile solutions that have a two ways effect. One is they must be able to enhance business growth. Two is the application must be utilized by the target user base readily without any hassles. Companies are now focusing on investing more in sales technology. However, prior to jumping into the sea of mobile solutions, it is essential to understand its importance. It is important to know how it will help your users.
Despite the novel technologies introduced to help customers communicate with sales force, target or prospective customers always prefer to have personal communication with sales people. However, it has been viewed that direct interaction derives the desired results only if the sales person is offering information which the customer cannot derive solely. The way technology can power a sales person, it can also provide a plethora of information to buyers. Focus must be placed of customer's buying cycle.
Organizations, thinking to go for mobile apps development, to empower their sales team should consider the following steps in advance.
Consider The Sales Field
To truly come up with a solution which can drive your sales team to achieve more targets and perform effectively you must consider the challenges that they may be facing out in the field. You must understand the hindrances they face on a routine work day. This will give you clear idea about your requirements to be fulfilled by the application and also the mobile apps development company you wish to hire.
Creative Design
Implementing new technology successfully requires you to create a user-friendly interface which urges the end user to interact. Change is always met with resistance. Sales team always has a clearcut process and specific tools. If the mobile solution, you are going to implement, is going to make things complex, sales team may not embrace the solution for a long time. User experience is critical to the success of the application. A simple and intuitive solution which is akin to previous sales tool can help you implement the new application successfully.
Be Just and Fair
No matter which device or program is promoted by the organization, user mobile device should be considered important. If most of the sales force is using iOS then it is wise to go for an iOS sales enablement application rather than an Android application.
Provide a Holistic Solution
A sales enablement solution should help a sales person to complete the entire sales cycle. Right from getting in touch with or reaching the target customer to completing a sales call, a sales application should cover everything. A sales person may require a number of things for providing info to the customer. A holistic solution is one that powers the sales man with all that is required to close a deal. The solution must be in tune with the current sales methodology and deliver high value. The entire sales cycle must be evaluated and then instilled into the mobile solution you are going to offer.
Testing
Testing the solution before it is launched can help you identify bugs and clear them. Also, it helps in enhancing the current design. Observing users using the application can also give some insights into any needed changes. Testing the prototypes and initial versions of the application with few members of the sales team can help you understand if the design and features are perfect.
Developing an app is an accomplishment. With so much time and effort involved in the entire process of development, test and launch, devising an effective marketing strategy would be the last thing in the mind of a developer.
In the App market, there exists the 'problem of abundance'. With a surge of mobile apps in various app stores, success is not guaranteed even if your newly developed app has 'everything' in it. This is further aggravated with the high failure rate of various nicely developed apps at the app stores. The truth is, no matter how fantastic your app is, a solid marketing strategy is what ultimately sells it. The marketing of 'promised value' can act as a key differential.
It is essential to create a marketing plan before the launch for promotion and brand awareness. After all nobody is going to download an app that doesn't s have buzz around it.
What is the strategy to create the marketing buzz?
1. Promotion Before Launch: Even before the launch of the app, various promotional content should be finalized - content development, reviews by various influencers, opinion makers and bloggers and banner designing for advertising, news releases, etc. Correct medium (portals and publications) can guarantee that the promotion is targeted to the right audience. This is facilitated by making an online presence through social media networks. Demo testing with a target group spreads awareness amidst the right audience.
2. Optimizing the App: Optimizing the app to search engine by providing the correct keywords in its title and description is important so that users can locate it easily. App optimization during the development process should be an essential step for discoverability in search query at the app store. (1)
3. Releasing Unique Features Early: To grow a user base, it is essential to release early, which draws investor attention. Releasing the primary features would help early adoption - setting the stage for growing user base in the future. Enabling a social sharing facility can further lead to enhancing user base. Adoption is typically fast if a unique feature is introduced at an early stage. For example a messaging app that has the capacity to target 50 or more people at time would attract interest. (2)
4. Get Discovered: With a plethora of apps in the same market segment you are operating, at the highest frequency is essential to make your presence felt. The audience wants to know that how your app makes their task easier and that is ready to be downloaded. Create a landing page and an email subscription option for the app. Focus should be to create awareness to drive traffic to the page. A multi-channel marketing strategy such as email marketing, banner advertising, and viral marketing can help promote apps across various channels. To garner maximum visibility the marketing process should continuous.
5. Make Users Your Marketers: Attaining the top position in the chart is difficult but once achieved, users can act as the marketer for your 'great app'. Users can use the shareable features of the app to spread brand awareness among friends. They can use the app to share content, and social media to create the buzz around the app. Relationships can be forged through the shareable aspect of the app. Social media can be used to create profiles of the targeted users who can be engaged and re-engaged through content, value description, offers, and feature capabilities. Once convinced your true marketers do the viral marketing for the app. (4)
6. Revenue Model: It is essential to develop clarity over the revenue sourcing model. The most appropriate revenue model should be chosen. The app can be a paid app or an initially free and chargeable later on. The various monetizing sources of the app that can be explored include purchase options, advertisements, subscriptions, and product/service selling.
7. User Retention and Engagement: Retaining customers can be just as difficult as acquiring them. Push notifications serve as a source of user engagement. A solid user experience is essential to engage and retain customers. Feedback on user experience through ratings and reviews on the app page/app store are definite ways to boost credibility, retain existing customers, and acquire more. Allowing people to contact directly from the app through a mail or social media can help build engagement. Any negative review about a bug, problem, crash or additional feature requirement should be sorted immediately. Successful handling of user request leaves a happy customer and leads to positive reviews. (5)
Positive reviews increases app credibility as people download apps with higher positive recommendations.
Well planned pre-launch promotion, precise optimization, releasing unique feature early, enhanced discoverability, viral marketing, and positive review through high credibility are some of the killer strategies to fight competition and top the charts in the app market.
References
(1,2) Kimbrell, Gideon. "Five Killer Marketing And Distribution Strategies For Your App." 18 July 2014. Forbes Website. 19 February 2015
(3) Dholakiya, Prateek. "3 Strategies for Winning In the Hyper-Competitive Market for Apps." 6 February 2015. Entrepreneur.com. 19 February 2015
(4) "The iOS app Marketing Strategy Guide." Apptamin.com. 19 February 2015
(5) "Marketing your new mobile app." 10 October 2014. Smart Insights.com. 19 February 2015
In the App market, there exists the 'problem of abundance'. With a surge of mobile apps in various app stores, success is not guaranteed even if your newly developed app has 'everything' in it. This is further aggravated with the high failure rate of various nicely developed apps at the app stores. The truth is, no matter how fantastic your app is, a solid marketing strategy is what ultimately sells it. The marketing of 'promised value' can act as a key differential.
It is essential to create a marketing plan before the launch for promotion and brand awareness. After all nobody is going to download an app that doesn't s have buzz around it.
What is the strategy to create the marketing buzz?
1. Promotion Before Launch: Even before the launch of the app, various promotional content should be finalized - content development, reviews by various influencers, opinion makers and bloggers and banner designing for advertising, news releases, etc. Correct medium (portals and publications) can guarantee that the promotion is targeted to the right audience. This is facilitated by making an online presence through social media networks. Demo testing with a target group spreads awareness amidst the right audience.
2. Optimizing the App: Optimizing the app to search engine by providing the correct keywords in its title and description is important so that users can locate it easily. App optimization during the development process should be an essential step for discoverability in search query at the app store. (1)
3. Releasing Unique Features Early: To grow a user base, it is essential to release early, which draws investor attention. Releasing the primary features would help early adoption - setting the stage for growing user base in the future. Enabling a social sharing facility can further lead to enhancing user base. Adoption is typically fast if a unique feature is introduced at an early stage. For example a messaging app that has the capacity to target 50 or more people at time would attract interest. (2)
4. Get Discovered: With a plethora of apps in the same market segment you are operating, at the highest frequency is essential to make your presence felt. The audience wants to know that how your app makes their task easier and that is ready to be downloaded. Create a landing page and an email subscription option for the app. Focus should be to create awareness to drive traffic to the page. A multi-channel marketing strategy such as email marketing, banner advertising, and viral marketing can help promote apps across various channels. To garner maximum visibility the marketing process should continuous.
5. Make Users Your Marketers: Attaining the top position in the chart is difficult but once achieved, users can act as the marketer for your 'great app'. Users can use the shareable features of the app to spread brand awareness among friends. They can use the app to share content, and social media to create the buzz around the app. Relationships can be forged through the shareable aspect of the app. Social media can be used to create profiles of the targeted users who can be engaged and re-engaged through content, value description, offers, and feature capabilities. Once convinced your true marketers do the viral marketing for the app. (4)
6. Revenue Model: It is essential to develop clarity over the revenue sourcing model. The most appropriate revenue model should be chosen. The app can be a paid app or an initially free and chargeable later on. The various monetizing sources of the app that can be explored include purchase options, advertisements, subscriptions, and product/service selling.
7. User Retention and Engagement: Retaining customers can be just as difficult as acquiring them. Push notifications serve as a source of user engagement. A solid user experience is essential to engage and retain customers. Feedback on user experience through ratings and reviews on the app page/app store are definite ways to boost credibility, retain existing customers, and acquire more. Allowing people to contact directly from the app through a mail or social media can help build engagement. Any negative review about a bug, problem, crash or additional feature requirement should be sorted immediately. Successful handling of user request leaves a happy customer and leads to positive reviews. (5)
Positive reviews increases app credibility as people download apps with higher positive recommendations.
Well planned pre-launch promotion, precise optimization, releasing unique feature early, enhanced discoverability, viral marketing, and positive review through high credibility are some of the killer strategies to fight competition and top the charts in the app market.
References
(1,2) Kimbrell, Gideon. "Five Killer Marketing And Distribution Strategies For Your App." 18 July 2014. Forbes Website. 19 February 2015
(3) Dholakiya, Prateek. "3 Strategies for Winning In the Hyper-Competitive Market for Apps." 6 February 2015. Entrepreneur.com. 19 February 2015
(4) "The iOS app Marketing Strategy Guide." Apptamin.com. 19 February 2015
(5) "Marketing your new mobile app." 10 October 2014. Smart Insights.com. 19 February 2015
So how can you ensure that your business survives and flourishes in this race to get noticed? How can you ensure that your brand's identity remains distinguishable?
The answer to this lies literally on your hands! Confused? Don't stare at your palm, I am not checking horoscopes. See the mobile phone that you hold? Like you, millions of others may probably be holding their respective phones this very moment. They may be communicating with each other using messengers apps, using social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also, they may be doing shopping using certain special "mobile apps".
Now that is your answer; a mobile application highlighting your brand name. So what is this application? It is simple, an application that can be installed on mobile devices, with internet access. A single app for your business can increase sales manifold. Yet, an app may have its own distinctive purposes and features. An individual mobile app can be designed for each of your products and services.
Fine! You have the idea and an urge to design a mobile application. So what do you do next? What do know about it? Even if you have the programming knowledge, how do you make it look professional? For this, you go to a mobile development company!
The first thing you will be asked to decide is if you wish for a native app of a specifically a mobile web app.
Native App
A native app is meant for a particular mobile phone, tablet or mobile device. It is installed directly in the device at the time of manufacturing. However, they can also be acquired from the websites of phone manufacturers or online market places such as the App Store and Google Play.
The development process for these apps are unique to each mobile device. The normal programming languages used to design such apps are Java (Android), Objective-C (IOS), and Visual C++ (Windows Mobile). The standard development kits are normally provided by the manufacturers of the device.
Mobile Web App
A mobile web app indicates an internet enabled application that can be downloaded through the mobile device's default web browser. They need not be installed and are only temporary apps. Each of these applications have their own distinctive features. This app does not need any standard development kit.
A mobile application development company will take your choice and design an app idealistic for your brand. Precaution should be made to not create an app that already exists in the market. Originality is a big factor that makes a firm extremely successful, while leaving its competitors behind.
The answer to this lies literally on your hands! Confused? Don't stare at your palm, I am not checking horoscopes. See the mobile phone that you hold? Like you, millions of others may probably be holding their respective phones this very moment. They may be communicating with each other using messengers apps, using social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also, they may be doing shopping using certain special "mobile apps".
Now that is your answer; a mobile application highlighting your brand name. So what is this application? It is simple, an application that can be installed on mobile devices, with internet access. A single app for your business can increase sales manifold. Yet, an app may have its own distinctive purposes and features. An individual mobile app can be designed for each of your products and services.
Fine! You have the idea and an urge to design a mobile application. So what do you do next? What do know about it? Even if you have the programming knowledge, how do you make it look professional? For this, you go to a mobile development company!
The first thing you will be asked to decide is if you wish for a native app of a specifically a mobile web app.
Native App
A native app is meant for a particular mobile phone, tablet or mobile device. It is installed directly in the device at the time of manufacturing. However, they can also be acquired from the websites of phone manufacturers or online market places such as the App Store and Google Play.
The development process for these apps are unique to each mobile device. The normal programming languages used to design such apps are Java (Android), Objective-C (IOS), and Visual C++ (Windows Mobile). The standard development kits are normally provided by the manufacturers of the device.
Mobile Web App
A mobile web app indicates an internet enabled application that can be downloaded through the mobile device's default web browser. They need not be installed and are only temporary apps. Each of these applications have their own distinctive features. This app does not need any standard development kit.
A mobile application development company will take your choice and design an app idealistic for your brand. Precaution should be made to not create an app that already exists in the market. Originality is a big factor that makes a firm extremely successful, while leaving its competitors behind.
When people are choosing a guard for their fan, they need to consider what foreign objects could get into the fan and damage it based on the area that it will be located in. The wire 120mm fan guard is a very useful option. It is durable and comes in many different styles.
Choosing the right style is not based on what looks good. It should be based on what is the most effective for the situation at hand. Technicians that work with the electronics in the cabinet will be able to understand the process and figure out what the necessary fan guard will be.
The guard should allow enough air flow through the fan to cool as well as being able to protect the fan from debris and other things. Every situation is different and will expose the fan to different types of things. This is why there is a variety of different types of them that will fit on a variety of different fans.
Not all of the fans are going to have a possible exposure of things that are going to hit the fan and damage it though. The placement of the fan will have a lot to do with this too. Just because there will not be a big risk of this does not mean that the fan can be left wide open without one.
If a fan guard is not on there, it is going to be a safety risk to people that will be working around it. This is something that people need to understand also. Just because people do not intend to put their hand in a fan does not mean that it could not accidentally happen.
When someone is working, they need to be careful, but if there is a chance that people can be protected, like this, they should take every opportunity to do it. Working with electricity, people can get a small shock and jerk back. If that happens, they may not realize where there hand is going to end up.
There are many metal ones that are used every day. They are easy to clean and will blend in with the cabinet fan that it is being used with. For some people, they need everything to look great. Other people are simply looking for something that is going to work great.
In a cabinet, it will be important to keep the cords away from these fans too. This is something that people may not realize could even get into a fan. If they end up in that fan, it can create a big mess and possibly ruin the cords and the fan.
This can be expensive if the electrical cabinet has to be rewired. It is not going to be a quick fix, more than likely. When this happens, it is possibly going to shut down the devices that are housed within it. This can cost the company to repair it as well as for the downtime caused by this.
There are many things to think about when putting electronics in a cabinet. It is not something that is going to be an easy fix, but it is something that is going to be an important fix. There are many styles and sizes of fan guards that are going to be able to prevent this.
Choosing the best 120mm fan guard will be a good option for many reasons. There are several different choices for each application and when technicians figure this out, they will purchase what they need. The best style and size will depend on the cabinet, the current fan and many other things.
Choosing the right style is not based on what looks good. It should be based on what is the most effective for the situation at hand. Technicians that work with the electronics in the cabinet will be able to understand the process and figure out what the necessary fan guard will be.
The guard should allow enough air flow through the fan to cool as well as being able to protect the fan from debris and other things. Every situation is different and will expose the fan to different types of things. This is why there is a variety of different types of them that will fit on a variety of different fans.
Not all of the fans are going to have a possible exposure of things that are going to hit the fan and damage it though. The placement of the fan will have a lot to do with this too. Just because there will not be a big risk of this does not mean that the fan can be left wide open without one.
If a fan guard is not on there, it is going to be a safety risk to people that will be working around it. This is something that people need to understand also. Just because people do not intend to put their hand in a fan does not mean that it could not accidentally happen.
When someone is working, they need to be careful, but if there is a chance that people can be protected, like this, they should take every opportunity to do it. Working with electricity, people can get a small shock and jerk back. If that happens, they may not realize where there hand is going to end up.
There are many metal ones that are used every day. They are easy to clean and will blend in with the cabinet fan that it is being used with. For some people, they need everything to look great. Other people are simply looking for something that is going to work great.
In a cabinet, it will be important to keep the cords away from these fans too. This is something that people may not realize could even get into a fan. If they end up in that fan, it can create a big mess and possibly ruin the cords and the fan.
This can be expensive if the electrical cabinet has to be rewired. It is not going to be a quick fix, more than likely. When this happens, it is possibly going to shut down the devices that are housed within it. This can cost the company to repair it as well as for the downtime caused by this.
There are many things to think about when putting electronics in a cabinet. It is not something that is going to be an easy fix, but it is something that is going to be an important fix. There are many styles and sizes of fan guards that are going to be able to prevent this.
Choosing the best 120mm fan guard will be a good option for many reasons. There are several different choices for each application and when technicians figure this out, they will purchase what they need. The best style and size will depend on the cabinet, the current fan and many other things.
With the holidays fast approaching right there's a small but expensive gift for a special person. A smart watch is designed to coordinate with your phone using Bluetooth technology to make sure that you never miss a call again. Your smart watch will notify you of a call and if set for it, will also tell you who is calling. No need to drag you phone out of your pocket or from the bottom of your handbag. You can discretely check your watch.
Not all smart watches are created equal. Prior to your acquiring one, here are some factors to check:
1. Compatibility with your kind of phone
2. Strength of battery and also just how frequently it needs charging
3. What features you want
Some consist of: notification from social networks as well as calls, stop watch and also calendar, voice activation, water-proof, various alerts and shock-proof.
4. Design
Do you want something streamlined and also contemporary or are you a geek who really wants a big watch with every feature possible?
5. Simplicity of use
Does it effortlessly fit your wrist? Do you require something shock-proof? Can you check out the dial effortlessly? Remember that this machine needs to make your life simpler, not more difficult.
Here are the 10 finest smart watches for 2014: MetaWatch Strata, MetaWatch Frame, Pebble, Cookoo, I'm Watch, Samsung Galaxy Gear, Martian G2G, Martian Passport, Martian Victory, and Sony LiveView. I'm going to select 3 of these to review in detail. These three represent the variety that exists among these watches.
6. MetaWatch Strata
This is an extremely strong watch that can take some knocking around. The band is flexible plastic and also washable. There is a scratch-resistant face and also it is water resistant. The battery can last for a week on one charge.There are a number of stylish colors for the band - electric blue, pink, orange and lime green as well as the conventional grey. There are a lot more features and also applications that can be downloaded as apps to this phone suitable for iPhones. At $145 this is among the less expensive smart watches.
7. Samsung Galaxy Gear
This is a sleek, steamlined watch simply produced for a female who likes jewelry. No Samsung S3 or S4 is complete without one of these smart watches. One unique benefit includes protection of your phone. When you walk more than 5 feet away from your phone, the Gear secures and locks your phone, then unlocks it as soon as you return. The screen face is quite clear and also the battery lasts for 2-3 days between charges. The voice function allows you to dictate messages, established reminders and also make calls. This watch is $337 retail.
8. Sony LiveView
This is one that fits someone on a small budget as it weighs in at just $25.86. It can easily be connected to a purse strap but wrist bands are available. For something so small it is surprisingly useful with Facebook and also Twitter updates as well as the conventional features. You can upload as well as play songs from your phone, and also acquire gmail updates. However, there is no Bluetooth capability in the watch itself. As soon as the reception is gone, it leaves this phone unusable as it acquires its signal from the phone. One really useful feature is the "Find Phone" feature. If you can not find your phone, the Sony LiveView will allow you to find it by calling it for you.
As you can see, these phones are fairly different from each other and also from various other devices and accessories. Considering that these watches are so new, it's a good concept to try them before you buy. At the very least put them on and also see if all the buttons function. "If you consider all of the factors above, you will surely find a smart watch that is a perfect fit for you. Then, you can stop missing important calls or messages while simultaneously checking your phone less frequently."
Exactly what will 2015 bring for new Smart Watch technology? Currently smart watches have started appearing that do not require phone connections in order to function - essentially a cell phone watch. The world of the cartoon character, Dick Tracy with his two-way walkie-talkie wrist watch has arrived finally.
Not all smart watches are created equal. Prior to your acquiring one, here are some factors to check:
1. Compatibility with your kind of phone
2. Strength of battery and also just how frequently it needs charging
3. What features you want
Some consist of: notification from social networks as well as calls, stop watch and also calendar, voice activation, water-proof, various alerts and shock-proof.
4. Design
Do you want something streamlined and also contemporary or are you a geek who really wants a big watch with every feature possible?
5. Simplicity of use
Does it effortlessly fit your wrist? Do you require something shock-proof? Can you check out the dial effortlessly? Remember that this machine needs to make your life simpler, not more difficult.
Here are the 10 finest smart watches for 2014: MetaWatch Strata, MetaWatch Frame, Pebble, Cookoo, I'm Watch, Samsung Galaxy Gear, Martian G2G, Martian Passport, Martian Victory, and Sony LiveView. I'm going to select 3 of these to review in detail. These three represent the variety that exists among these watches.
6. MetaWatch Strata
This is an extremely strong watch that can take some knocking around. The band is flexible plastic and also washable. There is a scratch-resistant face and also it is water resistant. The battery can last for a week on one charge.There are a number of stylish colors for the band - electric blue, pink, orange and lime green as well as the conventional grey. There are a lot more features and also applications that can be downloaded as apps to this phone suitable for iPhones. At $145 this is among the less expensive smart watches.
7. Samsung Galaxy Gear
This is a sleek, steamlined watch simply produced for a female who likes jewelry. No Samsung S3 or S4 is complete without one of these smart watches. One unique benefit includes protection of your phone. When you walk more than 5 feet away from your phone, the Gear secures and locks your phone, then unlocks it as soon as you return. The screen face is quite clear and also the battery lasts for 2-3 days between charges. The voice function allows you to dictate messages, established reminders and also make calls. This watch is $337 retail.
8. Sony LiveView
This is one that fits someone on a small budget as it weighs in at just $25.86. It can easily be connected to a purse strap but wrist bands are available. For something so small it is surprisingly useful with Facebook and also Twitter updates as well as the conventional features. You can upload as well as play songs from your phone, and also acquire gmail updates. However, there is no Bluetooth capability in the watch itself. As soon as the reception is gone, it leaves this phone unusable as it acquires its signal from the phone. One really useful feature is the "Find Phone" feature. If you can not find your phone, the Sony LiveView will allow you to find it by calling it for you.
As you can see, these phones are fairly different from each other and also from various other devices and accessories. Considering that these watches are so new, it's a good concept to try them before you buy. At the very least put them on and also see if all the buttons function. "If you consider all of the factors above, you will surely find a smart watch that is a perfect fit for you. Then, you can stop missing important calls or messages while simultaneously checking your phone less frequently."
Exactly what will 2015 bring for new Smart Watch technology? Currently smart watches have started appearing that do not require phone connections in order to function - essentially a cell phone watch. The world of the cartoon character, Dick Tracy with his two-way walkie-talkie wrist watch has arrived finally.
The Nexus 6 By Google And More In The Latest Smartphone News
The Google Nexus 6 Is Breathtaking
It was October 2014 that Google released the Nexus 6 smartphone. At the time, it seems curious to challenge the iPhone 6, and it's bigger sister the iPhone 6 Plus. Google hopes to challenge Apple in the marketplace, and to steal their headlines with the recent iPhone releases.
We are always diligent about our research of all the best new smartphones in order to help you find the best fit for you. This review takes a look at the new Google Nexus 6 smartphone, and our review may be a little surprising.
Here's Everything We Know Already
Produced by Motorola the Google Nexus 6 smartphone comes with a huge 6-inch screen meaning that it is barely (less than an inch) smaller than the nearest tablet.
What this phone lacks in compression, it makes up for with top-class resolution to watch all your videos and pictures. With a 1440 x 2560 resolution along with a 13-megapixel camera, you'll take breathtaking pictures and view video in stunning definition.
The Nexus 6 can be purchased contract-free (unlocked) for $649, and this amount may be a little shocking to users familiar with the Google brand. This price point causes it to be the costliest of Google's phones.
If a cheap smartphone is what you're looking for, you may want to get a standard 2-year service agreement. This contract will price the Nexus 6 at $349 available with all of the chief carriers from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Sprint.
This move is clearly a ploy by Google to expand its market access and deviates from its conventional model of only releasing their smartphones on Google Play store and serviced by T-Mobile.
By putting the Nexus 6 into more carriers, clearly their hope is that it will help Google expand its market share of the smartphone business.
What This All Means To The Smartphone Market
With the recent releases of Apple's iPhone 6, the Samsung Note 4, the larger iPhone 6 Plus and now the Google Nexus 6, there's a number of outstanding options for future smartphone purchase.
This marketplace saturation also indicates that come the holiday shopping season; you'll find some outstanding deals on all the best new smartphones. So if you're looking to acquire a new cheap phone or in search of the best new one, then you should be able to find exactly what you need easily.
Whereas the Nexus 6 is an outstanding new phone, it's introduction into the market will mean that there are numerous deals on a cheap phone if you know how, and where, to contemplate.
As mentioned in the article earlier, the biggest advantage of all these new phones on the market will be furious sales and deals. With the upcoming holiday shopping season, you should be able to locate a great cheap smartphone easily.
By waiting for these holiday deals, you'll find a great phone at ridiculous prices that will perfectly suit your needs. From finding Black Friday deals to Cyber-Monday steals, there will be prices much cheaper than those publicized now. But you'll have to wait a couple months, and as it's said, good things come to those who wait.
It's never been a better time to purchase a new or cheap phone and there are a number of online stores to help you locate the best prices. So check out phones on Amazon, inside the Google Play store or Best Buy among others to find your next holiday shopping deal.
The Google Nexus 6 Is Breathtaking
It was October 2014 that Google released the Nexus 6 smartphone. At the time, it seems curious to challenge the iPhone 6, and it's bigger sister the iPhone 6 Plus. Google hopes to challenge Apple in the marketplace, and to steal their headlines with the recent iPhone releases.
We are always diligent about our research of all the best new smartphones in order to help you find the best fit for you. This review takes a look at the new Google Nexus 6 smartphone, and our review may be a little surprising.
Here's Everything We Know Already
Produced by Motorola the Google Nexus 6 smartphone comes with a huge 6-inch screen meaning that it is barely (less than an inch) smaller than the nearest tablet.
What this phone lacks in compression, it makes up for with top-class resolution to watch all your videos and pictures. With a 1440 x 2560 resolution along with a 13-megapixel camera, you'll take breathtaking pictures and view video in stunning definition.
The Nexus 6 can be purchased contract-free (unlocked) for $649, and this amount may be a little shocking to users familiar with the Google brand. This price point causes it to be the costliest of Google's phones.
If a cheap smartphone is what you're looking for, you may want to get a standard 2-year service agreement. This contract will price the Nexus 6 at $349 available with all of the chief carriers from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Sprint.
This move is clearly a ploy by Google to expand its market access and deviates from its conventional model of only releasing their smartphones on Google Play store and serviced by T-Mobile.
By putting the Nexus 6 into more carriers, clearly their hope is that it will help Google expand its market share of the smartphone business.
What This All Means To The Smartphone Market
With the recent releases of Apple's iPhone 6, the Samsung Note 4, the larger iPhone 6 Plus and now the Google Nexus 6, there's a number of outstanding options for future smartphone purchase.
This marketplace saturation also indicates that come the holiday shopping season; you'll find some outstanding deals on all the best new smartphones. So if you're looking to acquire a new cheap phone or in search of the best new one, then you should be able to find exactly what you need easily.
Whereas the Nexus 6 is an outstanding new phone, it's introduction into the market will mean that there are numerous deals on a cheap phone if you know how, and where, to contemplate.
As mentioned in the article earlier, the biggest advantage of all these new phones on the market will be furious sales and deals. With the upcoming holiday shopping season, you should be able to locate a great cheap smartphone easily.
By waiting for these holiday deals, you'll find a great phone at ridiculous prices that will perfectly suit your needs. From finding Black Friday deals to Cyber-Monday steals, there will be prices much cheaper than those publicized now. But you'll have to wait a couple months, and as it's said, good things come to those who wait.
It's never been a better time to purchase a new or cheap phone and there are a number of online stores to help you locate the best prices. So check out phones on Amazon, inside the Google Play store or Best Buy among others to find your next holiday shopping deal.
If you're the kind of power user that goes out and buys the latest flagship phone every year you may be thinking of getting the Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus. Before you do however, it is a good idea to give some serious thought to the 6 Plus' slightly smaller sibling, the plain vanilla iPhone 6.
The media frenzy and people's attention have all been for the huge 6 Plus because it has been such a long wait for a phone this size from Apple. Smartphone users who were stuck on iOS either because they loved it or because they were tied in to Apple's ecosystem, have glazed with gadget envy for a long time, upon huge phablet phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note.
This fact has not been lost on the Korean smartphone maker either. With savvy marketing and some really slick, funny advertising, Samsung has repeatedly hammered home on the fact that Apple does not have a large screen phone and that is what Apple phone users hope for every year.
All that changed this year however, with the launch of the iPhone 6 Plus, a 5.5" screened giant of a phone that is too large for most people with regular sized hands to use single handedly and that is the crux of the matter.
The iPhone 6 Plus may have a huge, gorgeous screen that is widely regarded as the best screen currently shipping on a smartphone but that comes at the cost of practicality. One handed use is out of the window for anyone unless you are over 6 feet tall and have the hands to match your height.
Even Apple acknowledges this fact because one of the few bits of custom software on the 6 Plus is the ability to slide the entire screen down so you can reach screen elements in the upper half without having to use a second hand.
The 6 Plus is also difficult to fit into pockets due to its size. A recent story about the Chinese cellphone provider giving away free pocket enlargement alterations with sales of the iPhone 6 Plus, sounds like satire but it is a true story.
For people who do not realise it, the iPhone 6 has not stayed the same size as the previous generation either. Even it has grown by half an inch to clock in at around 5" now so you can still have a large iPhone without having to go all the way to the 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 allows for much easier one handed use and much easier fit in your pockets and clothing due to its smaller size, even with one of the many iPhone 6 cases on it. You might even get slightly longer battery life due to its slightly smaller screen that chews through a little less power than the 6 Plus.
There is also the matter of price, the iPhone 6 is a considerable amount cheaper than the 6 Plus and that money could be spent on a nicer pair of earphones than the ones Apple provides with the phone or cool designer cases at site like daily objects.
The upshot is, even if you are looking to upsize your iPhone on your next upgrade, for many people the iPhone 6 may actually be a big enough increase in size.
No one wants to get stuck in the limbo of mundanity, so why should you iPhone 6 Cases should look ordinary or like the ones that millions of other people are carrying. With a fabulous range of iPhone 6 cases that we offer you can give it a nice makeover. iPhone 6 Custom Cases is the another option for people who would want to give a real personal touch to their phone.
The media frenzy and people's attention have all been for the huge 6 Plus because it has been such a long wait for a phone this size from Apple. Smartphone users who were stuck on iOS either because they loved it or because they were tied in to Apple's ecosystem, have glazed with gadget envy for a long time, upon huge phablet phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note.
This fact has not been lost on the Korean smartphone maker either. With savvy marketing and some really slick, funny advertising, Samsung has repeatedly hammered home on the fact that Apple does not have a large screen phone and that is what Apple phone users hope for every year.
All that changed this year however, with the launch of the iPhone 6 Plus, a 5.5" screened giant of a phone that is too large for most people with regular sized hands to use single handedly and that is the crux of the matter.
The iPhone 6 Plus may have a huge, gorgeous screen that is widely regarded as the best screen currently shipping on a smartphone but that comes at the cost of practicality. One handed use is out of the window for anyone unless you are over 6 feet tall and have the hands to match your height.
Even Apple acknowledges this fact because one of the few bits of custom software on the 6 Plus is the ability to slide the entire screen down so you can reach screen elements in the upper half without having to use a second hand.
The 6 Plus is also difficult to fit into pockets due to its size. A recent story about the Chinese cellphone provider giving away free pocket enlargement alterations with sales of the iPhone 6 Plus, sounds like satire but it is a true story.
For people who do not realise it, the iPhone 6 has not stayed the same size as the previous generation either. Even it has grown by half an inch to clock in at around 5" now so you can still have a large iPhone without having to go all the way to the 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 allows for much easier one handed use and much easier fit in your pockets and clothing due to its smaller size, even with one of the many iPhone 6 cases on it. You might even get slightly longer battery life due to its slightly smaller screen that chews through a little less power than the 6 Plus.
There is also the matter of price, the iPhone 6 is a considerable amount cheaper than the 6 Plus and that money could be spent on a nicer pair of earphones than the ones Apple provides with the phone or cool designer cases at site like daily objects.
The upshot is, even if you are looking to upsize your iPhone on your next upgrade, for many people the iPhone 6 may actually be a big enough increase in size.
No one wants to get stuck in the limbo of mundanity, so why should you iPhone 6 Cases should look ordinary or like the ones that millions of other people are carrying. With a fabulous range of iPhone 6 cases that we offer you can give it a nice makeover. iPhone 6 Custom Cases is the another option for people who would want to give a real personal touch to their phone.
The mobile industry is a burgeoning one, with a whole host of different companies vying for the top spot. At first, the top spot belonged to Apple, as it comfortably swept aside the competition and rose to the fore. However, Apple was unable to maintain its advantage at the top, and a lack of innovation and ingenuity on their part saw the American behemoths fall second to South Korean tech giants Samsung. Samsung had partnered with Google, and their excellent Samsung Galaxy line of mobile phones has been popularly received throughout the globe. The mobile phones have become hugely popular not only for their performance as well as their outlook. But, are they good enough? Can they compete with others? Here's a brief guide on the different mobile phone operating systems:
iOS
The Apple iPhones all run the iOS mobile operating system. Apple's iOS has not seen a lot of aesthetic changes since the time it was revealed, though recently it did undergo a complete renewal as iOS 8 was released in the market, which saw newer icons and newer facilities being provided to users. The iOS has a range of different connectivity options as well, and supports a wide range of new features. The Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus are both outfitted with Apple's operating system, and have become hugely popular. However, they are expensive. Apple has always been reserved for those who have a significant amount of money to spare, and the iPhones are no exception. Starting from $650 and going as high as $1,000 for the fully outfitted version, it is not a mobile phone that one would purchase every now and then.
Android phones
The Android operating system is unparalleled in terms of quality and performance; it is an extremely flexible operating system that can be customized with a whole host of different skins and choices that will add a completely different experience to your everyday usage. Some of the best phones on the market, such as the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the OnePlus One, are all powered by Android, though with different skins on the top, which add a completely new usage experience over the top. Unlike Apple, Android phones are available in a bunch of different varieties as well, so you can easily choose between a range of different options, both expensive and affordable.
Other options
There are a range of other options available too, such as the Blackberry Devices or the Windows Phone supported mobile devices. The Windows Phones are mainly manufactured by Nokia, which was wholly bought by Nokia, while the Blackberry interface has all but receded from the market, becoming a shadow of what it once used to be. However, both of these have a very small share of the market, which means that they are a great option for people who are used to them, but not such a good option for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone.
I just wanted to share my trick of researching the phone models, just go to Google image search and if you are in Sri Lanka then search for buy mobile in Sri Lanka will give you list of various phones available in your country. Now you may choose the phone by appearance and then look for its features by going to the linked website.
iOS
The Apple iPhones all run the iOS mobile operating system. Apple's iOS has not seen a lot of aesthetic changes since the time it was revealed, though recently it did undergo a complete renewal as iOS 8 was released in the market, which saw newer icons and newer facilities being provided to users. The iOS has a range of different connectivity options as well, and supports a wide range of new features. The Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus are both outfitted with Apple's operating system, and have become hugely popular. However, they are expensive. Apple has always been reserved for those who have a significant amount of money to spare, and the iPhones are no exception. Starting from $650 and going as high as $1,000 for the fully outfitted version, it is not a mobile phone that one would purchase every now and then.
Android phones
The Android operating system is unparalleled in terms of quality and performance; it is an extremely flexible operating system that can be customized with a whole host of different skins and choices that will add a completely different experience to your everyday usage. Some of the best phones on the market, such as the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the OnePlus One, are all powered by Android, though with different skins on the top, which add a completely new usage experience over the top. Unlike Apple, Android phones are available in a bunch of different varieties as well, so you can easily choose between a range of different options, both expensive and affordable.
Other options
There are a range of other options available too, such as the Blackberry Devices or the Windows Phone supported mobile devices. The Windows Phones are mainly manufactured by Nokia, which was wholly bought by Nokia, while the Blackberry interface has all but receded from the market, becoming a shadow of what it once used to be. However, both of these have a very small share of the market, which means that they are a great option for people who are used to them, but not such a good option for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone.
I just wanted to share my trick of researching the phone models, just go to Google image search and if you are in Sri Lanka then search for buy mobile in Sri Lanka will give you list of various phones available in your country. Now you may choose the phone by appearance and then look for its features by going to the linked website.
Sometime last year, a cousin of mine came hurriedly claiming that a single missed call could help Anna Hazare in his anti-corruption drive. The idea was to garner enough support from the people so that they could pressurize the government to accept the Lokpall Bill. Having spent donkeys years in the field of mobile marketing, I could do nothing but smile at his naiveté. Missed call marketing is one of the many strategies used by marketing to gather attention among the public.
SMS marketing is one of the best ways to promote products and services that are provided by any business. Today businesses no longer rely on traditional media for the sale of their services. Sending bulk SMSes is a cost efficient marketing tool for present day businesses. Mobile marketing is available in various forms and applications which simplifies the sending and receiving of promotional messages. The whole process is rendered quick and convenient. In the world of marketing, it is advisable not to be slow as if you miss a chance once, you miss it forever.
The bulk SMS software targets thousands of thousands of customers and it can be installed in the systems for streamlining the process. If you are to target so many customers with a single business message, it is not easy to manage things. The SMS software sends out SMSes in bulk to multiple audiences within a short span of time. This is why it is important for a business to know its clients who can be accessed through the database and receive the message with a single click. This would have otherwise been a complicated task.
Through this form of SMS marketing, companies can save huge costs which they would have otherwise had to pay the marketing and advertising agencies.The SMS software makes use of a short code which is also known as a short number. Short codes are special telephone numbers which are comparatively shorter than the full telephone numbers and are used for addressing MMS and SMS messages from the fixed phones or mobile phones of a certain provider. By sending bulk SMSes, you can simplify the marketing procedure of businesses across the world.
Marketers need to go for innovation in their techniques and the SMS marketing process is simply successful. People carry their mobile phones wherever they go and this growing trend has attracted the attention of marketers who want to cash in using bulk SMS services. With the software, you can send unlimited SMSes to the targeted audience which bridges the gap between the end user and the business providing these services. It takes the business to a new high. Consequently, the operations are improved and this translates into better revenues.
In the increasingly competitive world, businesses can thrive only by adopting competitive marketing strategies. Do not ignore the bulk SMS software which offers instant feedback.
SMS marketing is one of the best ways to promote products and services that are provided by any business. Today businesses no longer rely on traditional media for the sale of their services. Sending bulk SMSes is a cost efficient marketing tool for present day businesses. Mobile marketing is available in various forms and applications which simplifies the sending and receiving of promotional messages. The whole process is rendered quick and convenient. In the world of marketing, it is advisable not to be slow as if you miss a chance once, you miss it forever.
The bulk SMS software targets thousands of thousands of customers and it can be installed in the systems for streamlining the process. If you are to target so many customers with a single business message, it is not easy to manage things. The SMS software sends out SMSes in bulk to multiple audiences within a short span of time. This is why it is important for a business to know its clients who can be accessed through the database and receive the message with a single click. This would have otherwise been a complicated task.
Through this form of SMS marketing, companies can save huge costs which they would have otherwise had to pay the marketing and advertising agencies.The SMS software makes use of a short code which is also known as a short number. Short codes are special telephone numbers which are comparatively shorter than the full telephone numbers and are used for addressing MMS and SMS messages from the fixed phones or mobile phones of a certain provider. By sending bulk SMSes, you can simplify the marketing procedure of businesses across the world.
Marketers need to go for innovation in their techniques and the SMS marketing process is simply successful. People carry their mobile phones wherever they go and this growing trend has attracted the attention of marketers who want to cash in using bulk SMS services. With the software, you can send unlimited SMSes to the targeted audience which bridges the gap between the end user and the business providing these services. It takes the business to a new high. Consequently, the operations are improved and this translates into better revenues.
In the increasingly competitive world, businesses can thrive only by adopting competitive marketing strategies. Do not ignore the bulk SMS software which offers instant feedback.
Buying order management software requires extensive pre-purchase research. Not only do you have dozens of potential solutions to evaluate, your existing system processes may need to be updated. As you know, the fulfillment process has grown increasingly complex. Investing in an enterprise order management system can help you streamline your processes, integrate with existing CRM software, and manage transactions across multiple channels. That said, it's not a simple matter of picking a product, installing it, and watching the magic happen. Use these best practices to make the best buying decision possible.
Look at the Big Picture
Start by looking beyond your current need for order management software and consider all aspects of a transaction such as customer relationship management and receivables. What systems do you currently have in place for these extended system processes? Is it possible to integrate your existing systems into your new system solution? Does it make sense to start from scratch?
While you're at it, consider your infrastructure. How will implementing an order management system affect your current and future IT plans?
Gather Order Management Software Requirements
After looking at the big picture and making some broad decisions, it's time to identify actual requirements. Start on paper by documenting your end-to-end order management process. What happens when? What is needed to support this?
Next, critically evaluate your existing process. Does it make sense? Could it be streamlined? What can be automated? It's a good idea to get input from those who carry out these processes on a regular basis as they'll be able to share their frustrations, ideas, insights, and wish lists. For example, your accounts receivable clerk may find certain data entry tasks time-consuming, redundant, and error-prone and wish that certain data could automatically carry forward.
As you get feedback, separate your requirements list into the following color-coded categories:
1. Absolutely necessary (Green)
2. Would be nice (Yellow)
3. Unnecessary (Red)
Now it's time to evaluate various order management solutions such as Dolphin's SAP Order Management which automates various processes and helps you to maximize service levels to your customers.
As you compare your software solutions, label each feature with the color that corresponds with your categories. If a solution is loaded with red features, it's not a good match. Your ideal solution will have all of your green features as well as a fair amount of yellow ones. A few unnecessary features may be inevitable, but try to limit them as you don't want to pay for a large amount of features you don't need.
Plan for the Order Management Software Implementation
Bear in mind that buying the software is just the beginning. You'll need to work carefully with the vendor to implement it properly. These implementations tend to be highly customizable, making it important to invest the time and effort up front to get it just right. As you plan the implementation and modify your system procedures in the process, make sure to document your new procedures. This will come in handy during training and operations.
Provide Order Management Software Training
Finally, ensure a successful launch by providing ample training for your team. It's not easy transitioning to new software. It's even more difficult if you modified some of your system processes as part of the implementation.
Look at the Big Picture
Start by looking beyond your current need for order management software and consider all aspects of a transaction such as customer relationship management and receivables. What systems do you currently have in place for these extended system processes? Is it possible to integrate your existing systems into your new system solution? Does it make sense to start from scratch?
While you're at it, consider your infrastructure. How will implementing an order management system affect your current and future IT plans?
Gather Order Management Software Requirements
After looking at the big picture and making some broad decisions, it's time to identify actual requirements. Start on paper by documenting your end-to-end order management process. What happens when? What is needed to support this?
Next, critically evaluate your existing process. Does it make sense? Could it be streamlined? What can be automated? It's a good idea to get input from those who carry out these processes on a regular basis as they'll be able to share their frustrations, ideas, insights, and wish lists. For example, your accounts receivable clerk may find certain data entry tasks time-consuming, redundant, and error-prone and wish that certain data could automatically carry forward.
As you get feedback, separate your requirements list into the following color-coded categories:
1. Absolutely necessary (Green)
2. Would be nice (Yellow)
3. Unnecessary (Red)
Now it's time to evaluate various order management solutions such as Dolphin's SAP Order Management which automates various processes and helps you to maximize service levels to your customers.
As you compare your software solutions, label each feature with the color that corresponds with your categories. If a solution is loaded with red features, it's not a good match. Your ideal solution will have all of your green features as well as a fair amount of yellow ones. A few unnecessary features may be inevitable, but try to limit them as you don't want to pay for a large amount of features you don't need.
Plan for the Order Management Software Implementation
Bear in mind that buying the software is just the beginning. You'll need to work carefully with the vendor to implement it properly. These implementations tend to be highly customizable, making it important to invest the time and effort up front to get it just right. As you plan the implementation and modify your system procedures in the process, make sure to document your new procedures. This will come in handy during training and operations.
Provide Order Management Software Training
Finally, ensure a successful launch by providing ample training for your team. It's not easy transitioning to new software. It's even more difficult if you modified some of your system processes as part of the implementation.
The Pebble Watch review has become necessary so that buyers of smartwatches can make informed decisions when shopping for this device to pair with their smartphones.
Consumer demands for function and aesthetics have inspired the release of this new smartwatch that promises to be a great improvement when compared to its predecessor. A close look at the Pebble Steel's features will reveal more about the product, so let's go ahead and do that now.
Design
The first version of the Pebble Watch had a plastic face that had dull colors, while the new version features an attractive chassis made of stainless steel. There are significant improvements in the band too because, unlike its predecessor that came with a rubber strap, you can choose between a steel bracelet and a black leather band that are included in the packaging.
This means that you can now wear this smartwatch to work. The Pebble watch is attractive, scratch resistant and strong. As you can see, these watches are the "real deal", and definitley have a lot to offer.
Function
The Pebble watch is simple to use. This is evident in the straightforward navigation that is enabled by four intuitive buttons, which make this product worth buying. There are no hitches when it comes to the displaying pf your smartphone's functions on your smartwatch because you will receive an instant alert once it is received on your phone. This allows you to decide whether you should take out your smartphone or not. It performs perfectly with the iOS and Android through Bluetooth technology to give you convenience and flexibility.
Extras
The Pebble Watch Steel's lithium-ion polymer battery is desirable because it can be used for 5 to 7 days before the next recharge. Other attractive features include its ability to download watchfaces, and allowing you to make your own.
You can control your phone while running or driving without messing your phone. Its silent alarm wakes you without disturbing your sleeping partner unlike other devices that wake everyone in their vicinity. During exercises, you can check your pace without interfering with it, in addition to attaching it to your bike to get cycling speed, distance and time.
It's worth purchasing this device because it performs desirably when it comes to notifications. Add this to its beauty, which makes it a piece of jewelry that you will never leave behind. It is appropriately priced considering that it is the best smartwatch in the market.
Consumer demands for function and aesthetics have inspired the release of this new smartwatch that promises to be a great improvement when compared to its predecessor. A close look at the Pebble Steel's features will reveal more about the product, so let's go ahead and do that now.
Design
The first version of the Pebble Watch had a plastic face that had dull colors, while the new version features an attractive chassis made of stainless steel. There are significant improvements in the band too because, unlike its predecessor that came with a rubber strap, you can choose between a steel bracelet and a black leather band that are included in the packaging.
This means that you can now wear this smartwatch to work. The Pebble watch is attractive, scratch resistant and strong. As you can see, these watches are the "real deal", and definitley have a lot to offer.
Function
The Pebble watch is simple to use. This is evident in the straightforward navigation that is enabled by four intuitive buttons, which make this product worth buying. There are no hitches when it comes to the displaying pf your smartphone's functions on your smartwatch because you will receive an instant alert once it is received on your phone. This allows you to decide whether you should take out your smartphone or not. It performs perfectly with the iOS and Android through Bluetooth technology to give you convenience and flexibility.
Extras
The Pebble Watch Steel's lithium-ion polymer battery is desirable because it can be used for 5 to 7 days before the next recharge. Other attractive features include its ability to download watchfaces, and allowing you to make your own.
You can control your phone while running or driving without messing your phone. Its silent alarm wakes you without disturbing your sleeping partner unlike other devices that wake everyone in their vicinity. During exercises, you can check your pace without interfering with it, in addition to attaching it to your bike to get cycling speed, distance and time.
It's worth purchasing this device because it performs desirably when it comes to notifications. Add this to its beauty, which makes it a piece of jewelry that you will never leave behind. It is appropriately priced considering that it is the best smartwatch in the market.
The iPhone is probably one of the biggest products of the past decade. It was the first phone to jump on to the smart phone bandwagon and it introduced an array of different features that were previously unknown to most. As a result, it quickly rose to the top of the industry and became a massive hit in the industry. The iPhone 4 and 4s were also major hits in the industry, and sold millions of units.
However, the iPhone 5 and the 5S were major improvements over their predecessors, featuring more powerful processors, better cameras and much more importantly, a larger screen size. Now, as is known to all, the iPhone is a pretty expensive product. Encased in premium metal and other fine products, this is a product that retails for a very expensive price. As a result, most people aren't very willing to discard their iPhones just like that. Instead, they are selling off their iPhone 4 as well as 4S in order to generate finances to buy the newer models.
Privacy Protection
The iPhone integrates quite deeply with all of your internet accounts, such as Facebook, Gmail, Outlook and various others. Most people even use PayPal and other applications on it to transfer funds, which means that the iPhone automatically keeps a lot of your information handy. Hence, before you sell off your phone, the first and foremost thing that you need to do is to make sure that you clean it up thoroughly. It is important to remove all personal photos, emails, any remaining data that might be present on the phone before you hand it over to the buyer.
If you fail to do so, people are likely to use your pictures, emails, text message numbers and even your contacts in order to harass them. Most people believe that just deleting information off their phone is enough, but it is not. Information that has been deleted off your iPhone can be recovered as long as the same clusters on the iPhone's hard drive have not been used already.
So in order to remove all related personal information, you need to do the following things in order to protect your privacy:
First, you must remove your SIM card. The SIM card can be used in your new phone and also it includes all your important contacts.
Second, you should use the 'Default Erase Setting' on your phone to clear all data. You can do so just by Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings.
Third, as it mentioned above, The Default Erase option is designed to clear your phone completely and to make it as good as new from the inside. However, your data can still be recovered by somebody who uses sophisticated software programs. This means that you need to make use of a professional software program like PhoneClean or SafeEraser if you wish to permanently remove the data from your iPhone 4 or 4S.
Finance Burglary
People can use your account in order to steal information, make purchases and even gain access to your bank account information, creating a major compromise. The worst part is that they won't even have to insert a password, as the iPhone saves passwords automatically. Hefei Newspaper in China reported that people used Alipay linked with the lost iPhone to run out all the money about RMB 300,000 in the owner's card. So before selling your iPhone, you should erase all data and check all your bank accounts that you have ever used on your iPhone. And then disable all bank account related settings.
Selena Lee is a Senior Editor from Wondershare Software. Mrs. Lee has rich knowledge in the PC utility field. She mainly writes some useful tips on how to recover data, optimize data space, password protection, data protection and privacy protection.
However, the iPhone 5 and the 5S were major improvements over their predecessors, featuring more powerful processors, better cameras and much more importantly, a larger screen size. Now, as is known to all, the iPhone is a pretty expensive product. Encased in premium metal and other fine products, this is a product that retails for a very expensive price. As a result, most people aren't very willing to discard their iPhones just like that. Instead, they are selling off their iPhone 4 as well as 4S in order to generate finances to buy the newer models.
Privacy Protection
The iPhone integrates quite deeply with all of your internet accounts, such as Facebook, Gmail, Outlook and various others. Most people even use PayPal and other applications on it to transfer funds, which means that the iPhone automatically keeps a lot of your information handy. Hence, before you sell off your phone, the first and foremost thing that you need to do is to make sure that you clean it up thoroughly. It is important to remove all personal photos, emails, any remaining data that might be present on the phone before you hand it over to the buyer.
If you fail to do so, people are likely to use your pictures, emails, text message numbers and even your contacts in order to harass them. Most people believe that just deleting information off their phone is enough, but it is not. Information that has been deleted off your iPhone can be recovered as long as the same clusters on the iPhone's hard drive have not been used already.
So in order to remove all related personal information, you need to do the following things in order to protect your privacy:
First, you must remove your SIM card. The SIM card can be used in your new phone and also it includes all your important contacts.
Second, you should use the 'Default Erase Setting' on your phone to clear all data. You can do so just by Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings.
Third, as it mentioned above, The Default Erase option is designed to clear your phone completely and to make it as good as new from the inside. However, your data can still be recovered by somebody who uses sophisticated software programs. This means that you need to make use of a professional software program like PhoneClean or SafeEraser if you wish to permanently remove the data from your iPhone 4 or 4S.
Finance Burglary
People can use your account in order to steal information, make purchases and even gain access to your bank account information, creating a major compromise. The worst part is that they won't even have to insert a password, as the iPhone saves passwords automatically. Hefei Newspaper in China reported that people used Alipay linked with the lost iPhone to run out all the money about RMB 300,000 in the owner's card. So before selling your iPhone, you should erase all data and check all your bank accounts that you have ever used on your iPhone. And then disable all bank account related settings.
Selena Lee is a Senior Editor from Wondershare Software. Mrs. Lee has rich knowledge in the PC utility field. She mainly writes some useful tips on how to recover data, optimize data space, password protection, data protection and privacy protection.
Having a gadget like an iPad or iPad Mini at your disposal is not just for maintaining a status in society or for playing cool games. The real purpose of a gadget like an iPad is to simplify your life. Most people download a number of apps but most of the times are they barely make good use of them to organise their work. This article will serve as a guide for you to make the maximum use of your iPad, so much so that you will never feel the need for a human executive assistant again!
Jack Up the Memory of Your iPad
Your iPad comes with its internal memory for sure, but you should also make an attempt to increase the memory of your device by making best use of cloud sharing. Do make maximum use of apps such as Evernote, Dropbox and iCloud. For only a few dollars a month, you can use the apps to sync all your data and important files on cloud. You can also sync all your data with your other devices on a real time basis. This will eliminate your worries of losing data in case your laptop crashes.
Managing Your Projects On The Go
Are you a business owner or a senior level officer in an organisation who needs to travel often? In that case, project management on the go can become difficult. But you need not worry anymore if you own an iPad. You can use your device to keep a hawk eye of all your projects in progress. You can use an app like Basecamp that can serve as a great project management tool. It has file sharing facilities, offers to-do lists, web based document correction facilities and a tracking and messaging system.
Attend Meetings On The Go
Do you need to attend client meetings constantly over video conferences? Your iPad can be a great tool to help you host such meetings then. You can use the inbuilt face time or use apps like Skype or GoToMeeting to make video calls anytime. With an excellent 10 hour battery life and easy wireless facilities you can literally carry your office with you anywhere and host meetings without a worry.
Saving Articles To Read Later
It's not for anything that we said that your iPad can serve as your faithful executive assistant. You can use an app called Instapaper that like a faithful executive assistant makes a note and saves all the articles and web pages you would like to read in leisure. You can have them saved and read them when you are commuting or waiting in line to get something done. There is also an Editor's pick feature in this app that gives you access to the most popular reads in the week.
Your iPad or iPad Mini is not just a high-end gadget; it is a great hand held device that can make your life much easier. Use these tips to maximize the productivity of your iPad.
Jack Up the Memory of Your iPad
Your iPad comes with its internal memory for sure, but you should also make an attempt to increase the memory of your device by making best use of cloud sharing. Do make maximum use of apps such as Evernote, Dropbox and iCloud. For only a few dollars a month, you can use the apps to sync all your data and important files on cloud. You can also sync all your data with your other devices on a real time basis. This will eliminate your worries of losing data in case your laptop crashes.
Managing Your Projects On The Go
Are you a business owner or a senior level officer in an organisation who needs to travel often? In that case, project management on the go can become difficult. But you need not worry anymore if you own an iPad. You can use your device to keep a hawk eye of all your projects in progress. You can use an app like Basecamp that can serve as a great project management tool. It has file sharing facilities, offers to-do lists, web based document correction facilities and a tracking and messaging system.
Attend Meetings On The Go
Do you need to attend client meetings constantly over video conferences? Your iPad can be a great tool to help you host such meetings then. You can use the inbuilt face time or use apps like Skype or GoToMeeting to make video calls anytime. With an excellent 10 hour battery life and easy wireless facilities you can literally carry your office with you anywhere and host meetings without a worry.
Saving Articles To Read Later
It's not for anything that we said that your iPad can serve as your faithful executive assistant. You can use an app called Instapaper that like a faithful executive assistant makes a note and saves all the articles and web pages you would like to read in leisure. You can have them saved and read them when you are commuting or waiting in line to get something done. There is also an Editor's pick feature in this app that gives you access to the most popular reads in the week.
Your iPad or iPad Mini is not just a high-end gadget; it is a great hand held device that can make your life much easier. Use these tips to maximize the productivity of your iPad.
The goal of mobile optimization is to work seamlessly across a variety of platforms and browsers. This is bound to help a restaurant gain a more loyal customer base. The majority of people today have smartphones and use their phones frequently throughout the day. Having a website or application that is meant for the size of a smartphone adds convenience and ease to the customers life. This is a major factor that customer tend to look for. Generally, optimizing websites for phones requires one of two main methods: using a Dedicated Mobile Site, or using a Responsive Website Design (RWD). While both methods have an optimization strategy in mind, and the associated benefits and weaknesses, they are chiefly different in composition.
Dedicated Mobile Site is essentially a condensed version of the existing site, which highlights the most popular pages with simpler, user-friendly navigation, thereby eliminating the need for tedious resizing, panning, and scrolling. However, since a DMS is separate from the original site, it requires separate maintenance from the original site. Therefore, this method tends to be cheaper, but also more time consuming.
Conversely, a Responsive Website Design (RWD) is one website that automatically adjusts to any device, screen size or resolution, or orientation. While this method tends to be more popular, despite also being more expensive, its maintenance also tends to be less time consuming.
Applications for your smartphone The alternate route to explore regarding going mobile is the creation and use of smartphone applications. Apps have been proven to be easier to use and locate for those who are frequent phone users. Apps are actual applications that are downloaded and installed on a cellular device, rather than being rendered within a browser. Apps meant for a cellular device can come in many ways, through a native app, a web-based app or a hybrid of the two applications. Native Apps have installation-based accessibility, which allows users to visit device-specific portals such as Apple's App Store and Android Market in order to search and download apps for their given operating system.
Web-based Apps are the ones with browser-based accessibility, such that they require Internet connection. These apps are more difficult for customers to discover and buy, due to lack of a central app store.
However, there is also approval process necessary from stores like Apple or Google unless its developers seek "hybrid app" capabilities. Hybrid Apps are Web-based Apps "wrapped" in native code and available on native apps stores. Which Is Better-An App or a Website for your restaurant?
Both certainly have their benefits, yet seem to serve different, yet not totally opposing, purposes. Unfortunately, the appropriate answer to that question depends on the desired end goals of your restaurant. If interactivity, regular usage and offline compatibility are your main goals, then an app would probably suit your preferences. Yet, if simply offering mobile content to the widest possible audience is at the forefront. Offering access through smartphones to your many customers is sure to help improve the experience they have.
Dedicated Mobile Site is essentially a condensed version of the existing site, which highlights the most popular pages with simpler, user-friendly navigation, thereby eliminating the need for tedious resizing, panning, and scrolling. However, since a DMS is separate from the original site, it requires separate maintenance from the original site. Therefore, this method tends to be cheaper, but also more time consuming.
Conversely, a Responsive Website Design (RWD) is one website that automatically adjusts to any device, screen size or resolution, or orientation. While this method tends to be more popular, despite also being more expensive, its maintenance also tends to be less time consuming.
Applications for your smartphone The alternate route to explore regarding going mobile is the creation and use of smartphone applications. Apps have been proven to be easier to use and locate for those who are frequent phone users. Apps are actual applications that are downloaded and installed on a cellular device, rather than being rendered within a browser. Apps meant for a cellular device can come in many ways, through a native app, a web-based app or a hybrid of the two applications. Native Apps have installation-based accessibility, which allows users to visit device-specific portals such as Apple's App Store and Android Market in order to search and download apps for their given operating system.
Web-based Apps are the ones with browser-based accessibility, such that they require Internet connection. These apps are more difficult for customers to discover and buy, due to lack of a central app store.
However, there is also approval process necessary from stores like Apple or Google unless its developers seek "hybrid app" capabilities. Hybrid Apps are Web-based Apps "wrapped" in native code and available on native apps stores. Which Is Better-An App or a Website for your restaurant?
Both certainly have their benefits, yet seem to serve different, yet not totally opposing, purposes. Unfortunately, the appropriate answer to that question depends on the desired end goals of your restaurant. If interactivity, regular usage and offline compatibility are your main goals, then an app would probably suit your preferences. Yet, if simply offering mobile content to the widest possible audience is at the forefront. Offering access through smartphones to your many customers is sure to help improve the experience they have.
Are you planning to upgrade your tablet to the latest generation iPad with Retina Display? Each device brought out by Apple generally gets a great deal of attention by users eager to lay their hands on the latest technology. While this is without doubt a very popular tablet, but it is best to do the necessary research before buying it. There are many types of tablets available in the market these days since people increasingly prefer using them for education and entertainment since they can be carried anywhere.
Following is the broad overview of the pros and cons of the iPad with retina display:
Pros:
The tablet has a high tech dual-core A6X processor that enables it to work very fast, especially when it comes to opening apps. Its 9.7 inch LED backlit display is very impressive and detailed thanks to its 264 ppi resolution. The screen also has an oleophobic coating that makes it resistant to fingerprints. The iPad's FaceTime camera takes 1.2 MP photos whereas the iSight camera takes 5 MP photos. The video quality is quite stunning and FaceTime is especially good on this device.
The device also has excellent connectivity. It has very sturdy construction and can withstand a fair amount of rough use. It also has excellent battery life; you can use it to surf the web for 9 to 10 hours depending on whether you use Wi-Fi or a mobile data network to access the net.
Cons:
Even though the iPad is a very impressive device, it has to be admitted that it has quite a few drawbacks. For starters, most users complain that it is not much of an upgrade to the iPad 3. After all, it has the very same screen as the previous generation tablet. In fact, most buyers were hoping for the phone to be lighter than previous ones and they have been disappointed.
The iPad with Retina Display is quite a costly phone when compared to other tablets available in the market even though it is not the most expensive one offered by Apple. However, many reviewers agree that its many advantages outweigh its disadvantages. Even so, it is best if you examine the device in detail before you buy it so that you are absolutely certain that it is the right one for you. You should also buy it from a reliable seller who offers it at the best possible price.
Following is the broad overview of the pros and cons of the iPad with retina display:
Pros:
The tablet has a high tech dual-core A6X processor that enables it to work very fast, especially when it comes to opening apps. Its 9.7 inch LED backlit display is very impressive and detailed thanks to its 264 ppi resolution. The screen also has an oleophobic coating that makes it resistant to fingerprints. The iPad's FaceTime camera takes 1.2 MP photos whereas the iSight camera takes 5 MP photos. The video quality is quite stunning and FaceTime is especially good on this device.
The device also has excellent connectivity. It has very sturdy construction and can withstand a fair amount of rough use. It also has excellent battery life; you can use it to surf the web for 9 to 10 hours depending on whether you use Wi-Fi or a mobile data network to access the net.
Cons:
Even though the iPad is a very impressive device, it has to be admitted that it has quite a few drawbacks. For starters, most users complain that it is not much of an upgrade to the iPad 3. After all, it has the very same screen as the previous generation tablet. In fact, most buyers were hoping for the phone to be lighter than previous ones and they have been disappointed.
The iPad with Retina Display is quite a costly phone when compared to other tablets available in the market even though it is not the most expensive one offered by Apple. However, many reviewers agree that its many advantages outweigh its disadvantages. Even so, it is best if you examine the device in detail before you buy it so that you are absolutely certain that it is the right one for you. You should also buy it from a reliable seller who offers it at the best possible price.
More and more companies are developing mobile Apps to improve the functions and activities that users can access from their phones. Mobile application development is focused on areas such as accessing information with ease, using multiple features to use information and also transfer it along with data.
Drivers for Growth:
The forecast for the mobile application market is really good till 2016 - one of the many drivers is the rising number of tablet computers and smart phones. With the increase in these numbers, it is only natural for the number of applications and downloads to rise exponentially. The demand for free mobile application development is also rising.
Business Applications:
As far as companies and the mobile application market is concerned, organizations look forward to using applications like WebEx meeting developed for the iPhone. It makes video conferencing easy especially with the built in camera and available mobile broadband connection. With such innovations and many others in the pipeline, companies are finding it easier to hold meetings and conferences from different locations with ease. The number of applications being developed for Businesses are now in the range of 12 -15%. The demand for business mobile apps will only rise further to keep pace with the demand in enterprise application.
Challenges in Mobile Application Development:
Currently, one of the biggest challenges in the market is the inability of software development companies to come up with mobile apps which will work across different OS platforms. Most applications are being developed for a specific OS platform. There are quite a few studies which offer insights into different aspects of the mobile apps market, along with an analysis of what vendors should invest in. Some of the key vendors who dominate the current market are Microsoft, Google, Apple, Nokia and Blackberry. Other vendors who play an important role are Archos AppsLib, Amazon Appstore, Crackberry Store, Dell Mobile Apps Store, Handster, Pocket Gear and the Samsung Apps Store.
Important Questions to consider:
Drivers for Growth:
The forecast for the mobile application market is really good till 2016 - one of the many drivers is the rising number of tablet computers and smart phones. With the increase in these numbers, it is only natural for the number of applications and downloads to rise exponentially. The demand for free mobile application development is also rising.
Business Applications:
As far as companies and the mobile application market is concerned, organizations look forward to using applications like WebEx meeting developed for the iPhone. It makes video conferencing easy especially with the built in camera and available mobile broadband connection. With such innovations and many others in the pipeline, companies are finding it easier to hold meetings and conferences from different locations with ease. The number of applications being developed for Businesses are now in the range of 12 -15%. The demand for business mobile apps will only rise further to keep pace with the demand in enterprise application.
Challenges in Mobile Application Development:
Currently, one of the biggest challenges in the market is the inability of software development companies to come up with mobile apps which will work across different OS platforms. Most applications are being developed for a specific OS platform. There are quite a few studies which offer insights into different aspects of the mobile apps market, along with an analysis of what vendors should invest in. Some of the key vendors who dominate the current market are Microsoft, Google, Apple, Nokia and Blackberry. Other vendors who play an important role are Archos AppsLib, Amazon Appstore, Crackberry Store, Dell Mobile Apps Store, Handster, Pocket Gear and the Samsung Apps Store.
Important Questions to consider:
- What is the market outlook over the next 2 years? What growth rate can be expected?
- Key Market trends and market drivers
- Key vendors and their role
- What opportunities and disadvantages are being faced by key vendors and what should be expected?
- What are the visible strengths and weaknesses of key vendors?
There are lots of companies, which involve field work in their operations. These companies are not restricted to just one or two industries; companies related to several industries send their employees out for field work. It becomes chaos for these organizations to track the progress in the work of their employees in the field. But it isn't a problem for those companies, which are ready to embrace new technology. Such companies can make good use of mobile field service apps to carry out such tasks smoothly.
Along with keeping the records of all the activities done by the employees in field, these apps offer some other valuable benefits as well. Let's have a look: -
Updates in Real Time : These apps track and record the jobs done by the workforce in field with the exact information about time and location. The best thing is that such an app updates the information in real time. Company can also track the location of the employee at any particular point of time through this app. It helps companies in keeping the accurate records about the duration of the employees' visits to various customers and the work done by them over there. It also exerts an impression on the employees that they are being tracked that discourages them from spending unnecessary time anywhere and as a result, the overall productivity enhances.
Increases Revenue : When employees are aware that their work is being tracked, they try to complete the jobs in short time and do more work. Also, the app adds the entire amount charged to the customers to the invoice without leaving any chances for omission. Moreover, the app records short customer engagements without any failure, which again leads to higher revenues.
Convenience : Such an app can make the jobs of the organization involved in field work convenient in several ways. As mentioned earlier it adds all the charges to the invoice automatically which itself is a big convenience. Also, it includes all the products and services provided in a single invoice and make the invoicing even more convenient. If organizations have to assign some work to the employees who are in field at that point of time, it can be done conveniently through the app. Besides, it provides offline access to inventory, price lists and other important documents which make the work of the employees quite easier.
Good Impression on Customers : Companies can make a very good impression on the customers by providing such apps to their employees. It also allows customers to sign directly on the smartphones. These things make loyal customers and these loyal customers do the promotion for the companies by word-of-mouth.
In a nut shell, imagine a couple of scenarios:
If your business work also includes field work, you must go for a mobile field service app. Mobile app development services are being provided at very reasonable charges these days. You can get a suitable offer that fits in your budget specifications perfectly by spending just a few minutes on the Internet. Just define your needs and start searching for an appropriate offer.
Along with keeping the records of all the activities done by the employees in field, these apps offer some other valuable benefits as well. Let's have a look: -
Updates in Real Time : These apps track and record the jobs done by the workforce in field with the exact information about time and location. The best thing is that such an app updates the information in real time. Company can also track the location of the employee at any particular point of time through this app. It helps companies in keeping the accurate records about the duration of the employees' visits to various customers and the work done by them over there. It also exerts an impression on the employees that they are being tracked that discourages them from spending unnecessary time anywhere and as a result, the overall productivity enhances.
Increases Revenue : When employees are aware that their work is being tracked, they try to complete the jobs in short time and do more work. Also, the app adds the entire amount charged to the customers to the invoice without leaving any chances for omission. Moreover, the app records short customer engagements without any failure, which again leads to higher revenues.
Convenience : Such an app can make the jobs of the organization involved in field work convenient in several ways. As mentioned earlier it adds all the charges to the invoice automatically which itself is a big convenience. Also, it includes all the products and services provided in a single invoice and make the invoicing even more convenient. If organizations have to assign some work to the employees who are in field at that point of time, it can be done conveniently through the app. Besides, it provides offline access to inventory, price lists and other important documents which make the work of the employees quite easier.
Good Impression on Customers : Companies can make a very good impression on the customers by providing such apps to their employees. It also allows customers to sign directly on the smartphones. These things make loyal customers and these loyal customers do the promotion for the companies by word-of-mouth.
In a nut shell, imagine a couple of scenarios:
- Imagine yours as a manufacturing business and you do provide your customers' after sales service.
- Now, you have mobile apps for your customers as well and all your product packets contain the QR code, using which the customers can download your app.
- The customers can check other products; send service requests, complaints etc. using the app only. No need to call your customer support, being in long queue.
- Now once a service request/complaint is registered in your backend system, your support team assigns that to a service executive of yours, based on city/area etc.
- The service executive automatically gets notifications of new tasks, their locations and other details. They can check the inventory and price instantly from the app itself, if any parts need to be changed etc.
- Once the executive reaches the location, they punch in and their location gets reported in your system. Once the job is done, the executive signs the task off and a notification goes to the customer instantly. They can close the complaint right in front of your executive.
- Substance of this entire story: communication and information, instantly, seamlessly, convenience for your customers, your employees and most important for you: a loyal customer and real time information at every point of communication, thus increasing the ROI.
If your business work also includes field work, you must go for a mobile field service app. Mobile app development services are being provided at very reasonable charges these days. You can get a suitable offer that fits in your budget specifications perfectly by spending just a few minutes on the Internet. Just define your needs and start searching for an appropriate offer.
Botnet seems to be again creating nuisance in the IT world and has become a fearful word for those who are concerned about their PC security. The reason being that it is threatening and is related to computers at large. Let us find out more about it and understand how dangerous Botnet can be to the Android users.
About Botnets
Botnets can be defined as inter-connected computers that are running internet and are in control of hacker. These computers then behave as robot network, and the term is coined as Botnet. This group of network can be in thousands or more. A hacker who controls them uses these computers for propagation of viruses, spreading malware infection, sending spams and attacking other systems.
Once these systems are in control of hackers they use them to transmit viruses, worms, infect other systems via application, often referred as a bot. it does not just stop there as these systems are further used for creating mass level nuisance. Some of the threats it can cause to PCs include denial-of-service attacks, creation and misuse of SMTP, frauds, login IDs creation, personal data theft and misappropriation of financial details. Basically, it is as dangerous as one can ever imagine because of its capability to threaten system security as well as steal private details of another user.
How it happens?
It all occurs through well-planned attacks by distributed denial-of-service. Multiple systems are involved in propagation of infection where many requests are submitted to a single service. This results in overloading and prevention of a system from furnishing legitimate requests. Adware is used for replacing legit advertisement banners to offer deals or other commercial offering. The user is totally unaware as it is impossible to tell if the online ad, is fake or a real deal. Another trick used by spyware software for transmitting personal information of a user includes details like credit card numbers, passwords and IDs. Other things include click frauds which is initiated by a user who often visits various URLs and websites that are designed to be real but are actually fake. Just after clicking on any such link, the user gets entrapped in an online fraudulent deal that is used by hackers for commercial gain. This often results in false web traffic too.
Warning for Android Users
According to a well-known security suite, Trojans are threatening Android OS more than ever. Malware like Obad.a is attacking devices that are powered with Android and all these are vulnerable to Botnets. This malware is spread along with Trojan-SMS that is used to transmit malicious messages. These messages contain links that after being clicked by a user automatically download malware in their tablet or Smartphone.
The messages are sent to numerous users in form of SMS and this is how the process is repeated. However, it is not yet confirmed if the newer version of Android OS is vulnerable to the attack but the older version users need to beware of it. Nonetheless, it is always prevalent so that you need to be on a lookout for such messages and curb your urge to click the URL sent through messages. You should be careful as it might be a Botnet attack for spreading malware.
Another easy target area is a malicious Android app that can use the path of SMS in real time. This gives hackers a brief opportunity to hack into the devices of Android users even before any user is aware about what exactly is happening.
Polly is known for her immense dedication towards spreading technical and technological awareness amongst masses. She is a qualified tech support engineer handling a whole team towards providing online technical support. Her keen interest in technology and gadgets has lead her to write about it and spread the word to people. She wishes that each one be aware of the prevalent technology and resolving common computer issues.
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