CIOs in the know with 2019 App Trends
As 5G comes close to becoming a reality, 2019 is expected to bring brand new app development trends that will help enterprises in leveraging gigabit speed and low latency. With the tech-revolution just around the corner, enterprises are leaning towards adopting all aspects of agility to ensure quick releases and faster time-to-market. Another aspect that interests enterprises is scalability and similar user experience across all platforms. Legacy apps can hardly meet the ever-growing customer demands. Keeping in mind the epic technology advancements of 2018, here’s a list of app development trends that CIOs must know in order to stay ahead of their game.
Cloud Deployment
With the enterprises adopting hyper-agile architecture for their applications, cloud-based services and tools are becoming a norm instead of a luxury. From reduced hosting costs to better loading capacity, benefits of the cloud are immense. Utilising cloud technologies like AWS, Dropbox and SlideRocket, enterprises can carry out the entire development lifecycle, from development and deployment to debugging and testing, directly on the cloud. The applications deployed on the cloud will be fast, reliable and will require less storage space on the user’s end. Any reservations regarding mission-critical applications being deployed on public cloud are also subsiding as cloud becomes more secure than ever. Considering this trend of cloud deployment, the rise in the demand of cloud migration services will hardly be a surprise.
Hybrid Mobile App Development
Today, one of the most important requirements for applications is mobility. Consumers demand similar experience across devices and platforms. The trend of shifting from native apps to hybrid apps will gain momentum in the coming year. Enterprises will likely invest in cross-platform development using web technologies to offer apps that can deliver a seamless experience on multiple platforms and devices.
Integrating Wearable Technology
Wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular among people. Enterprises are leveraging the popularity of wearables to reach out to their customers in innovative ways. This means investing in app development specifically tailored to integrate with wearables. 2019 may see wearable devices detaching from the smartphones and boasting applications that go beyond fitness and reminders. This is indeed an opportunity for companys to reach their customers without them having to visit their mobile phones or tablets.
Blockchain
Blockchain is hardly a new terminology, but it is going to reach almost every industry this year. Previously blockchain has mainly been associated with the fintech industry due to its relation with cryptocurrency. But as of now, enterprises from various industries are dedicating their resources to develop blockchain applications. Blockchain has the potential to verify and secure smart contracts and data sharing, and transform supply chain management, information authentication and product tracking as well.
Internet of Things
Internet of things, or IoT, is basically a network of interconnected objects with embedded sensors and software. Google Home and Nest Smart Home are some of the popular applications of IoT. The future may present smart homes, smart areas, self-driving cars and IoT applications in healthcare sector as well. The possibilities are endless with enterprise level, IoT-integrated mobile applications promising a smooth and seamless user experience.
Beacons
Beacons technology has already gained enormous popularity in industries ranging from hospitality to healthcare. In 2019, this technology will expand to new scenarios. Beacons, in combination with IoT, have the ability to transform the retail industry by promptly notifying the customers of sales and promos in the nearby areas.
Quick Development Lifecycle
Consumers’ demand for quick delivery will force enterprises to shorten their development lifecycle and adopt business processes that ensure rapid launches. New techniques to quickly transform ideas into final products will force CIOs and CEOs to look for new development tools, hybrid applications and better ways to reuse components.
Based on the ongoing and upcoming enterprise-level application trends, CIOs must prepare for possible shift in app development processes. They must develop strategies to leverage latest technologies for timely and effective business decisions. As apps become more flexible and platform independent, security, usability and scalability must be ensured.
