In 2016, we saw breathless growth in the industrial #IoT market with a bewildering mix of solutions confronting the industrial operator.
The Year Ahead in the Industrial IoT
Mobile Apps Must be Instrumented Just Like IoT Devices
Just like IoT devices, #mobile apps should be instrumented to send usage, feedback, error and engagement telemetry to analytic systems.
Accelerate Mobile Development with Cross-Platform Tools
Cross-platform tools allow developers to repurpose existing skills to accelerate native, multi-platform #mobile development.
Mobile WebViews Close the Performance Gap with Native Apps
New WebViews with the same performance as #mobile browsers mean web skills are finally viable for building fast, cross-platform hybrid apps.
Internet of Things Predictions for 2017
When it comes to #IoT predictions, 2017 will see solutions solving business pain points jump to hyperspace as VC funding dries up for many platform plays.
12 Things About the Internet of Things
Here’s some quick data points from a variety of sources that spell out the value prop of the Internet of Things. #IoT
Mobile Apps Must be their own Fortress to Withstand Attacks from Hackers
A #mobile app must be its own fortress and never assume platforms are encrypted, authenticated, use VPN or require a PIN for security.
Mobile Apps Must Work Offline Because Wireless Connectivity isn’t Ubiquitous
Intermittent wireless connectivity requires #mobile apps to follow sync patterns using pre-fetched data via APIs and offline local storage.
Give Smartphone Users Mobile Web Apps or Else!
Replace heavyweight, desktop focused, bandwidth eating, Web 1.0 sites with lightweight #Mobile Web apps using responsive web design.
Delivering Apps to Mobile Devices via Remote Pixel Projection is a Terrible Idea
The use of remote pixel projection technology to view Win32 apps on #mobile devices should be considered nothing more than an interim workaround.