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Creating great user experiences with apps and devices

On April 10, 2013, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By T2Rman

Creating great user experiences with apps and devices
Event on 2013-06-12 10:00:00

Taking user experience to the next level

How to enhance online engagement in line with changing user expectations and the rise of mobile and tablet devices.

With online customer usage patterns shifting, and a constant stream of new devices emerging, it’s critical to explore opportunities offered by combining great customer experience design with great technology.

At this event, Mando Group will share first-hand experience of emerging trends for the enterprise that can take your online interfaces to the next level; delivering increased customer satisfaction, reduced time to market, and driving down costs for IT and Marketing projects.

In coming to this event, business and technical decision makers will:

Gain insights into emerging browsing habits across devices, and how people want to interact with organisations online
Identify opportunities emerging for both external customer and internal employee engagement
Understand how Windows 8, the shift towards bring your own device (BYOD) and tablets in the enterprise are changing the way we all work
Learn how Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure can deliver enhanced experiences to your customers
Hear real world examples of all of the above direct from industry leaders including TalkTalk Business
Have the opportunity to benefit from Microsoft funding to develop a pilot application or site

Agenda:

10.00 – 10.30: Registration & Coffee

10.30 User experience opportunities - Jonathan Seal, Director of Strategy, Mando Group.
Delivering business benefit through great user experience.

10.50: Customer View – Stephen Allcock, Online Marketing Manager, Talk Talk Business.
A case study on the TalkTalk Business Windows 8 and mobile applications for SME customers powered by Windows Azure.

11.10: Customer View - Denise Maskew, Online Communications Manager Corporate Affairs, United Utilities.
A case study on the use of responsive design.

11.30: Hear it from the source - Simon Thurman, Azure Incubation, Microsoft.
A scene-setting overview of Azure.

11.50: Q & A with the speakers panel

12pm: Close with lunch and an opportunity to view application demonstrations on the latest mobile and tablet devices running on platforms including Windows RT, Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

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If its out Manchester event on the 16th May you want to register for click here

at Room 5, Cardinal Place, London
100 Victoria Street
Westminster, United Kingdom

Unknown.com Announces the Release of Producing iOS 6 Apps: The Ultimate Roadmap for Both Non-Programmers and Existing Developers, the Perfect Tool for Anyone Interested in Creating iPhone Apps and iOS App Development

On December 14, 2012, In General Discussion, By T2Rman

(PRWEB) October 23, 2012

Unknown.com is excited to announce the publication and release of Producing iOS 6 Apps: The Ultimate Roadmap for Both Non-Programmers and Existing Developers which is now available for immediate purchase on Paperback at Amazon.com, as well as major eBook outlets such as the Apple iTunes iBookstore, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Google Play Books, Kobo Books, and more!

Originally generated from an existing app companys internal and highly-confidential training guide, the book contains closely guarded app business secrets used to teach new employees the business of app design, development lifecycles and methodology. Contributions are from the entire development staff; as well as considerable contributions from marketing, management, and even the legal department. The entire company came together as one in order to produce this comprehensive guide to running a business in the competitive iPad and iPhone app space.

The goal of this book is to be the complete guide and reference for every situation that may arise while establishing a business for creating iPhone apps and iOS App Development, as well as how to program iPhone apps with cross-platform development for Google Android and other mobile platforms. Readers will find everything they are required to know in order to get their iPhone, iPod touch and iPad apps built and listed in the App Store and how to get paid.

Due to its very nature, this book contains many commonplace and relevant topics to todays app-related business issues, such as the latest “legal landmines” to avoid, modern app design, the latest in code development, how to program iphone apps, and even avoiding programming altogether for app development – all specific to iOS and the App Store.

As indicated by its title, Producing iOS 6 Apps: The Ultimate Roadmap for Both Non-Programmers and Existing Developers is essentially two books in one. Non-Programmers will find the secrets to build iPhone apps and successfully marketing them without programming skills, while Existing Developers will enjoy an incredibly detailed Objective-C jumpstart guide to help them take full control and save time while doing so. In fact, all who read the book will also benefit from the business management experiences and the shared legal insight.

This must-have book also covers the newly released Xcode 4.5, iOS 6, and iPhone 5 development tools, and contains:

Easy to Follow Tutorials with an Introduction to Cross Platform Development
Avoid Programming with disclosed Alternatives to Apples Xcode
Create an app once; simultaneously deploy it for Apple iPhone iOS, Google Android, and others
Step-by-Step Walkthroughs for Setting Up Necessary Accounts and Getting Started Quickly
Detailed Guides and Example Code for Alternative Development Methods
Revelation of Experience-Based Business and Development Secrets
Optimized Marketing Tips to Capitalize on Both Paid and Free Apps
Marketing an App: Strategies to Use Before and After the Upload
Obtaining Legitimate Assets such as Graphics – Without any In-House Talent
Legal Taboos and Things that Defy All Logic

David Rajala, President of Unknown.com, Inc. comments, As an existing Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch developer for these past few years, this book represents everything we’ve learned about programming iPhone apps and iOS App Development the hard way: So you don’t have to.”

Available in both Paperback and eBook Editions

Paperback Edition: $ 29.99 US |

Tagged with: Announces • anyone • Apps • both • Creating • Developers • Development • Existing • Interested • IPhone • NonProgrammers • perfect • producing • release • Roadmap • Tool • Ultimate • Unknown.com

Behold The Tablet: Creating Great Ipad Apps

On June 30, 2012, In General Discussion, By T2Rman

by k-ideas

The iPad is a critically and commercially acclaimed success, a tablet that transforms the way consumers interact. This revolutionary device, which also promises to reinvigorate traditional media and the sale of everything from newspapers to films, is a success because of brilliant design and equally intelligent applications. Indeed, apps for the iPad are at the center of this products success: each day brings an announcement of another app bloggers and reporters wait for this information with excitement because these apps are original, fun, interactive and often beautifully designed.

Finding a team of talented professionals to create these apps is essential. Many iPad App Development companies are available these days you need to find a trusted resource to build the next breakthrough app, something that complements the iPads innovative operating system and user-friendly experience.

Some of the typical steps a good iPad App Development company will take are as follows:

1. Confirming your request to create an app, and then answering any questions which you may have about this process. Using this information, they will find you the right developer at the right time, for the right money to complete the project.

2. They will then narrow down a shortlist of at least three iPad app developers typically these iPad App Developers will then contact you to further discuss the project and provide you with a free price quote. Please be sure that the company is reputable and has an exclusive network of developers wherever they are based.

These above steps will help distinguish a reputable company who is sure to help you find the idea iPad App Developer to help you develop your perfect app. As the iPad becomes a must-have device for students, writers and business professionals alike, apps will assume maximum importance. In fact, the iPad already transforms the way we receive and distribute news, email, video, books and social media. There is an app there are countless apps for each of these subjects, led by innovators who want to empower consumers.

Finding the perfect iPad App Developer is crucial when developing any kind of app for the iPad. By choosing a reputable company with a skilled team of developers and reputations for high-quality service, you are sure to create an excellent iPad app!

About the Author:

Mark Stetler is CEO of AppMuse. It is the #1 source for you to find iPad App developers on hire. Our growing network of experienced iPad app developers and iPad App Development companies can help you bring your iPad app project from start to App Store submission. For more details visit us at http://www.ipadapplicationquotes.com/

Tips For Creating Windows 7 Icons

On February 13, 2012, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By T2Rman

When it comes to Windows 7 icons, you may not be entirely sure which way you should design them. On one hand, you can look at other icons and try to figure out whats so special about them and what makes them so successful. On the other, it can be difficult to figure that out. Here are a few tips for creating your very own Windows 7 icons and creating them to draw in any kind of user that you can think of.

First of all, keep it simple. It doesnt matter if youre the Frida Kahlo of icons or if youre the Monet of iconsa really complicated, or even slightly feminine or masculine icon will more than likely completely change not only your user base, but will also make it harder to get people to use your product.

You also dont want a really, really complicated looking icon. You want something thats simple, easy to recognize, and mildly eye-catching. The idea is to have something that will be easy for your customers to rememberotherwise they may not be able to remember what your product even looked like! Look at any of the icons on your desk. Chances are that most of the applications that you use on a regular basis have icons that you remember in about two seconds. The more complicated icons are the ones that you look at and think What on earth is that?! You probably wont remember what they are for quite a whileor never. There are probably icons that you see every day and you still cant remember what they are!

Next, try and pick an icon that goes with your name. For example, certain document programs have paper and a pen or some combination of that. In short, try and make your icon appropriate. You have loads of ways in which you can do thisjust think over what type of icon you would like and look into a few royalty free images. Some icon sites even provide you with images that you can use. Windows 7 icons and other icons can be created with these.

Look online for Windows 7 icon creators. You never realize what types of icons that you can createand it can be beneficial to a new programmer trying to get their program out to a company that might be willing to buy or who is selling their product independently.

Take your time while you create your icons. Theres no need to rushafter all, the most important thing is that the code is correct and free of logic and syntax errors, that you can use the program and get the results that you want, and you take the time to create a program that is efficient. The icon is importantbut it comes second to creating a quality product.

Finally, have fun creating your icon. Its the easiest, quickest step once you have created your product. Take your time to create Windows 7 icons that you think are cool and do your product justice.

Windows 7 Icons. Free Icons for Windows Vista/7/8. For more details visit http://www.free-icon-editor.com

Tagged with: Creating • Icons • Tips • Windows

Total Training for Microsoft Outlook 2010 Ch7 L1. Creating Contacts

On July 23, 2011, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By admin

Get this entire course at www.totaltraining.com Are you under the impression that Outlook is about e-mail? Well, you’re not wrong but if that’s all you think it is you are far from being fully accurate! Outlook is a personal information management system that allows you to create, organize and manage information. In this series you will learn how to fully utilize the extensive capabilities of Outlook, allowing you to better manage your information and your time. You’ll learn there’s more to e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks and notes than just “Send” or “Save” including a whole set of tools that will make you more efficient and professional by integrating information in one place and using a common set of tools Highlights 1. Learn to setup profiles and configure e-mails so you can track all communications in one place 2. Extend your view of what can be done with e-mail and how it can look 3. Discover the benefits of keeping an electronic calendar including the ability to easily setup meetings and share it with others 4. Keep all your contact information with all the details and automate uses of that information 5. Keep a list of tasks you need to accomplish 6. Use folders, junk mail and rules to automate and organize information 7. Organize all of your information in one single place with a common set of tools that allow you to be efficient, effective and professional Chapter 7 KEEPING TRACK OF CONTACTS (32 min) 1. Creating Contacts 2. Customizing Business Cards 3 …
Video Rating: 0 / 5

How to better organize your inbox in Outlook 2007.

Tagged with: 2010 • contacts • Creating • Microsoft • Outlook • Total • Training

Creating graphs on microsoft excel on a different tab?

On July 6, 2011, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By admin

Question by athena: Creating graphs on microsoft excel on a different tab?
I know how to create graphs on excel but i want to have these graphs shown on a separate tab.
So i will input all the data on one page in a table. The graphs on the other page should formulate on its own.
If anybody knows how this can be done, please help. I am using Microsoft Office Excel 2003. Thank You!

Best answer:

Answer by Cozmosis
On Step 4 of 4 in the Chart Wizard, you can define what sheet to put your chart on. The chart doesn’t have to be on the same sheet as the data and it will update when you make changes to the data.

You could also create a new “Chart” sheet which is a specific type of sheet with only one chart and nothing else.

If you want to move an existing chart to a different sheet, right-click on the chart and select “Location” from the pop-up menu.

Add your own answer in the comments!

Tagged with: Creating • Different • Excel • Graphs • Microsoft

Creating Custom Cards for Mother’s Day, Birthday, Get Well, Word 2003 – Greeting Invitation Wedding

On July 2, 2011, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By admin

www.schoolfreeware.com This tutorial will show you how to make a greeting card just like the ones found in the stores. Making your own cards with pictures and custom sayings can bring a sentimental touch that store bought cards do not have. This tutorial focuses on Mother’s Day but the concept is the same in making cards for other holidays and occasions including Father’s Day, invitations, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, sympathy, get well, weddings, and thank you. This tutorial will use Card Stock 1/2 Fold Blank Greeting Cards that are 8 1/2 x 11 Inches I was able to get these cards from a local office supply store for under a card with envelope. You can use different size 1/2 fold cards as long as the page settings are set to the size of your card. MS Word 2003 will be used in this video tutorial to make the cards. Check with your printer’s manual on how to orientate the paper for printing.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Tagged with: 2003 • Birthday • Cards • Creating • Custom • Greeting • Invitation • Mother's • We'll • Wedding • word

Social Networks and Community (Re)Engineering: Creating Health Through Information and Policy

On May 23, 2011, In The Internet And Your Health, By admin

Health@Google Series (more info below) Social Networks and Community (Re)Engineering: Creating Health Through Information and Policy April 15, 2011 Presented by Dr. Peter Meunnig. As health costs skyrocket, life expectancy in the United States is in a relative decline. Three decades ago, the United States was in the top ten countries with respect to life expectancy, and health costs were in line with other nations. Today, the United States has fallen to 49th place with respect to life expectancy, but its health costs are now more than double that of the next most expensive nation, Switzerland. Dr. Muennig will discuss some of the cutting-edge approaches to improving the health of Americans. At the forefront of public health policy is the idea that people’s health behaviors can be shaped by a confluence of their physical and social environments. For example, a bike lane does much more than reduce barriers to biking to work. It normalizes the notion that exercise is desirable and beneficial. Public health departments have long attempted to facilitate these social norms by targeting advertisements to thought leaders, much the same way that Apple targeted hipsters in making the relatively more expensive iPod the socially acceptable standard for owning an MP3 player. However, governments not only hold the power to advertise and educate, but also physically change the communities that people live in. Exercise campaigns can be coupled with parks, bike lanes, and public transit …
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Motivational Story of Furious Pete on Bodybuilding.com. How one man went from being on his death bed with Anorexia to becoming a fit world class competitive eater!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Tagged with: Community • Creating • Health • Information • Networks • Policy • ReEngineering • Social • Through

Creating a New Profile in Microsoft Outlook to set up a Microsoft Exchange Account

On April 29, 2011, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By admin

This video focuses on creating a new profile in Microsoft Outlook to set up a new Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. This video is for existing Outlook users. Visit www.xrm.com for more information.

Tagged with: account • Creating • Exchange • Microsoft • Outlook • profile

What are the basics to creating a Linux Application?

On April 6, 2011, In Tips, Tricks and How-To, By admin

Question by nickytickyboomboom: What are the basics to creating a Linux Application?
I am an advanced web-programmer (learned basic C++, very comfortable with OOP, etc) but I have no experience in developing full-fledged standalone applications, especially in Linux.

I am very interested in contributing to the community but not sure how to apply my programming/design knowledge to Linux. What are some good resources to learn/tips?

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Cirbirus
Try code project, they are a great resource. Also look at the Mono project. It will allow you to write C# apps for linux.

Add your own answer in the comments!

Tagged with: application • Basics • Creating • Linux

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