Technological convergence refers to combining different technologies to perform similar tasks. As an example, cellphones can now make calls, play music, take photos and more. Gartner predicts that cloud, mobility and open source will drive application development spending to exceed $9 billion in 2012. Mobile app developers need to prepare for the shift to mobile-centric apps on a variety of devices. To build competencies in mobile app development, the document outlines a roadmap including infrastructure preparation, training developers in Android basics and advanced topics, and getting involved in architectural design and module development for multiple projects.
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5. Technology Convergence
Technological Convergence is the convergence
of different arrays of technology to perform
similar tasks. Convergence often refers to the
synergetic combination of different forms of
information such as voice, video, and data
onto a single network. The combination of
these different communication technologies,
which were once separate, are now combined
creating new efficiencies.
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6. Technology Convergence
An example of a technological convergence is
the cellphone. Cellphones are no longer only
used to communicate from one person to
another, but are now capable of playing
MP3's, take pictures, capture videos etc. As
technology improves, so does the quality of
these tools.
http://ccit333.wikispaces.com/convergence
8. Gartner said...
The worlds of IT and operational technology (OT)
are converging, and IT leaders must manage their
transition to converging, aligning and integrating
IT and OT environments, according to Gartner,
Inc.
Analysts say the benefits that come from
managing IT and OT convergence, alignment and
integration include optimized business processes,
enhanced information for better decisions,
reduced costs, lower risks and shortened project
timelines.
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1590814
10. Gartner said...
In 2Q12, 419 million mobile devices were sold,
down 2.3% on the same period last year. Open
OS (smartphone) devices accounted for over
36.7% of all mobile device sales as Samsung
took a significant lead over Apple in this
segment.
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=2120015
13. Gartner said...
Application developers need to prepare for the
shift to mobile-centric apps on a variety of
devices
As an increasing number of workers use mobile
devices to perform work duties, IT leaders and
application developers need to adapt, according
to a study from IT research firm Gartner.
Developers and businesses need to evolve mobile
applications and interfaces as demand for
business-to-business, business-to-employee and
business-to-consumer explodes, Gartner says.
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Mobile-Device-Usage-
Rising-App-Developers-Should-Prepare-Gartner-133686/
14. contd...
Gartner analysts also said developers should start
figuring out where the demand for these
applications lies, and perform a series of
assessments, including mobile-only, mobile-first
and legacy studies to further improve application
development management.
Also important is the implementation of
architectural and tool frameworks for future app
development, including context-aware
applications.
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Mobile-Device-Usage-
Rising-App-Developers-Should-Prepare-Gartner-133686/
16. Gartner said...
Android has 56.1% share of Global OS market
Industry analysts at Gartner claimed that
Android was installed on 64.1 per cent of
smarphones sold worldwide in the second
quarter, compared to 43.4 per cent a year ago,
as opposed to 18.8 per cent of Apple's
smartphone operating system market share.
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=2120015
19. Gartner said...
Cloud, Mobility and Open Source Will Drive
Application Development Market to Exceed $9
Billion in 2012
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=2131115
20. contd...
Application modernization and increasing
agility will continue to be a solid driver for AD
spending, apart from other emerging
dynamics of cloud, mobility and social
computing, said Asheesh Raina, principal
research analyst at Gartner. These emerging
trends are directing AD demand towards
newer architectures, programming languages,
business model and user skills.
http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=2131115
23. Where do we start ?
Ask yourself : do we really need to ride the
tidal wave and make money from it ?...and
get the answer in a blink, because 6 months
later it will be too late.
Building our competencies, which means
developing our people, infrastructure and
technology.
Work like crazy...
25. Building Competencies
Year Month Date Milestones Remarks
2012October 1 MForce start
5 Infrastructure ready
8 Source code from Vendor
12 Interfacing to Telkom
29 Android training batch 1 (Basic Android)
22 Code review start
November 5 Mobile Developer team preparation Need 2 more developers
5 Get involved in architectural refining
7 Get involved in modules development of phase 2 (30%)
26 Android training batch 2 (Advanced Android)
December TBD Get involved in architectural refining
TBD Get involved in modules development of phase 3 (50%)
2013January TBD Warranty period start (if the project isn't delayed)
7 Start monitoring the bugfixing and error handling activities
14 Start involving in another project with 100% involvement
28 Android training batch 3 (Basic Android)
February 4 Start the product development and innovation activities
25 Android training batch 4 (Advanced Android)
March 25 Android training batch 5 (Basic Android)
April 22 Android training batch 6 (Advanced Android)
May 27 Android training batch 5 (Basic Android)
June 3
We'll have a small team, agile, possess high level skill and
knowledge about mobile app development, and capable
of handling multiple mobile app projects.
24 Android training batch 6 (Advanced Android)