Virtually all restaurants use some type of point-of-sale (POS) system. Many systems are commercially available, but restaurant owners can also build their own POS apps for mobile devices. The initial cost of developing an app is often offset by their long-term advantages over legacy systems like Aloha. Long terms benefits of POS apps for mobile […]
Among the many methods businesses employ to increase their revenue is the development of mobile apps. The funds invested in apps can generate a substantial return, but only if they are built correctly and with the right objectives in mind. Skilled programming, UI and UX design, and overall functionality are key to getting a solid […]
Alexa is a voice-driven personal assistant which was developed by Amazon in 2014. It was initially used with Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers, although an Amazon mobile app now allows Alexa to function on mobile devices with the Android or iOS operating systems. Alexa primarily provides audio services such as music playback, audiobooks, […]
When you consider the use of smartphones in your company, it’s easy to see how you’d view them as a business tool first, but also as a potential instrument of distraction that can be a drag on productivity in your organization. At the same time, you and your fellow stakeholders have heard that there […]
The quick answer: Hidden costs of mobile app development include the following: Back-end hosting Developer account Operating system updates Consumer feedback New devices Maintenance and support Many of the costs to develop a mobile app are relatively easy to predict. Especially the upfront costs. But, app development also incurs costs that may not be apparent […]
Here’s a common situation in the app world: a person has an idea for an app and wants to move forward with it. But, that person doesn’t have the financing to pay a developer or the application development chops to do it on their own. That leads folks to investigate the options for building an […]
With limited time to consult, diagnose and treat an increasing number of patients, doctors are turning to smartphones and medical apps to provide better treatment for those under their care. These apps must be grounded in sound medical science, of course, and it’s essential that they go through exhaustive testing and refinement before being released […]
You probably remember the iPhone commercial from several years ago in which they kept saying “there’s an app for that” to illustrate how just about anything could be solved or optimized through an app. Well, that is more true today than ever. But the question is, as a doctor – is there an app for […]