by anton | Oct 21, 2013 |
Before you can think about a service like mobile application hosting, you first need to ask yourself if your business needs an app or rather a mobile website. How can you determine this? A mobile website is one that can be viewed from a user’s mobile phone. It differs from an ordinary website in the way that it is configured to fit on a small cell phone screen. It is basically a simplified version from a standard website that users access via a desktop computer. A mobile application is software that works on a specific version of the website. It adds value to their lives, thus making the search for (and use of) the app worthwhile. Lastly, keep the cost in mind. A mobile site will most likely be cheaper to develop and implement than an...
by anton | Oct 18, 2013 |
Just like the chicken and the egg story, people often wonder if they should develop a mobile application first and then the mobile site, or vice versa? The answer lies in the needs of your clients. If you ask your clients how they access your company’s products or services, you will find a general trend – it is a journey that starts at one point and ends at another. This journey is influenced mainly by two things: trust and loyalty. Users will generally visit a company’s website from their desktop or computer first. If their interest is peaked or their mobile application to enthral their...
by anton | Sep 20, 2013 |
Do you know exactly what it is a mobile application host does? Hosting a client’s content requires more than just a computer, an internet connection and the occasional click of a button. Typically, a host has a large number of servers containing their customers’ business logic and data. They employ hardware- or software-based load balancing components to provide quality of service guarantees to customers. The hosting environment asks for flexibility as different applications require different components and methods of hosting. Hosting isn’t limited to applications either. Integrat for instance also provides hosting for: content, Web or WAP sites, databases, application to person service, and complete mobile application architecture. Infrastructure usually consists of systems to manage the business data, application servers which encode the business logic and web servers which provide the web interface between end-users and the business applications. How does the relationship between the mobile application host and the customer work? Usually, the application owner approaches the host with their program. The host will provide assistance where needed and then put the app with all the relevant data on their servers. Integrat for example will help their clients with the planning and implementation of their mobile solutions from the start in such a way that: Architectural planning is made easier Clients can receive expert advice and guidance It is possible to plan in advance with regards to the hosting requirements. The application is now available to the owner and their clientele to use. This and constructs pre-programmed responses. The host charges the application owner based on the resources (such as bandwidth, CPU, or storage) required for the processing...
by anton | Sep 18, 2013 |
Mobile application hosting plays a very important role in mobile service provision. An application doesn’t just happen on the internet – it has to be made available by a provider for public use and in such a way that it enhances, and not hurt, the user’s experience. The internet has experienced a big boom these last few years with the production of better, of 2011 alone. It was predicted then that he number of tablet users in the U.S. could increase to nearly 90 million by 2014 and Smartphone users with 2 billion worldwide by 2015. With such an increase in popularity it was evident that the mobile community was ready to embrace the mobile internet. Providing content was the next natural step and the focus shifted to developing apps and monetizing and distributing it. This is where the importance of mobile application hosting became apparent. Without a host, none of these nifty applications will see the light of day. Wireless Application Service Providers like Integrat can be approached to do the hosting for you so you do not have to worry about it. They will give you a stable and secure environment to deploy your application and provide you with advice and technical support along the way. When choosing a host it is wise to do your research so you can select the one best suited to your needs. Insist on fast and reliable service – the success of your application depends on mobile application hosting as well. Don’t settle for second...
by anton | Sep 16, 2013 |
What happens to an application after it was developed and approved? Someone somewhere has to host it. Without mobile application hosting users won’t be able to gain access to your amazing products or services. Thousands of new mobile devices and technology are created every with it. Flexibility is thus an important part of mobile application hosting. This is one of the reasons why these so-called cloud servers have gained popularity in the mobile world because they are easily available, can provide a measure of security, perform well, have good configurability and can be adapted. Want a host for your mobile application? Drop us a line at Integrat and we will gladly help...
