Here are some current trends in software that are indicators of the direction technology is currently heading in.
Mobile Computing
Mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets are being used more and more for standard business computing tasks, such as document creation and collaboration. It is very rare for any widely used software not to have a version that runs on mobile devices. People want access to their data anytime, anywhere. Even websites are being built with responsiveness as a central requirement, meaning that they automatically reformat themselves to fit on smaller displays. Even if only a crucial subset of the functionality is included, business owners do not want their online presence limited to desktop computers.
Collaboration Software
Collaboration software allows a team to work together on a set of documents and share their results and progress. Documents can be uploaded, downloaded, edited online, and shared. It serves as a powerful management tool, as progress can be managed, tasks can be assigned and prioritized and content can be categorized. Most collaboration software is to some degree based on traditional project management methodologies, so as to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.
Cloud Computing / Software as a Service
Both cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) require a central server for hosting data and software to perform a given task. Cloud computing allows the data to be hosted centrally, so that it can be accessed from a multitude of devices and even different users. Collaboration software depends on this concept, as the documents a team work on have to be stored in one place. SaaS hosts the software centrally, so that downloading and installing software no longer becomes necessary. The most common form is done through a web browser, and has the additional benefit of developers being able to update the software whenever necessary without users needing to update their own installations.
Subscription Models
With cloud computing came the invention of subscription-based pricing models. Instead of paying a one-time fee to purchase software in a box or download it, it has become possible to pay monthly or yearly fees for access to software on a server. This can be very favorable when trying out software for the first time, as free evaluation periods are offered by many companies. Also, if you use software for a short-term period, perhaps for one specific project, you only pay for the time you use it.
If you have any questions about what Aptus Logic can do for your business, or would like to discuss a potential project, contact us here.
Here are some current trends in software that are indicators of the direction technology is currently heading in.
Mobile Computing
Mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets are being used more and more for standard business computing tasks, such as document creation and collaboration. It is very rare for any widely used software not to have a version that runs on mobile devices. People want access to their data anytime, anywhere. Even websites are being built with responsiveness as a central requirement, meaning that they automatically reformat themselves to fit on smaller displays. Even if only a crucial subset of the functionality is included, business owners do not want their online presence limited to desktop computers.
Collaboration Software
Collaboration software allows a team to work together on a set of documents and share their results and progress. Documents can be uploaded, downloaded, edited online, and shared. It serves as a powerful management tool, as progress can be managed, tasks can be assigned and prioritized and content can be categorized. Most collaboration software is to some degree based on traditional project management methodologies, so as to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.
Cloud Computing / Software as a Service
Both cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) require a central server for hosting data and software to perform a given task. Cloud computing allows the data to be hosted centrally, so that it can be accessed from a multitude of devices and even different users. Collaboration software depends on this concept, as the documents a team work on have to be stored in one place. SaaS hosts the software centrally, so that downloading and installing software no longer becomes necessary. The most common form is done through a web browser, and has the additional benefit of developers being able to update the software whenever necessary without users needing to update their own installations.
Subscription Models
With cloud computing came the invention of subscription-based pricing models. Instead of paying a one-time fee to purchase software in a box or download it, it has become possible to pay monthly or yearly fees for access to software on a server. This can be very favorable when trying out software for the first time, as free evaluation periods are offered by many companies. Also, if you use software for a short-term period, perhaps for one specific project, you only pay for the time you use it.
If you have any questions about what Aptus Logic can do for your business, or would like to discuss a potential project, contact us here.