Following the acquisition of Cocoafish to implement mobile cloud services, Appcelerator hires a former HP exec to assume the COO post. Mayfield EIR and former Hewlett-Packard lead, Sandeep Johri will now oversee the company’s daily operations and growing enterprise demands. He carries with him more than two decades of solid experience in driving strategic maneuvers ...

Mobility, social media and the consumerization of IT have great influenced what business models look like nowadays. Furthermore, the massive flow of data from these avenues has elevated the business intelligence (BI) into a new level. As the future beams bright for this industry, especially after the recent Super Bowl showing, recent trends have been ...

There’s no stopping the proliferation of virtual offices. Who hasn’t seen iPads in the hands of executives you meet, or workers in the field during normal working hours? Mobile devices, especially tablets, are progressively replacing notebook computers as the primary tool to access business information. The enthusiasm over having one of these lightweight devices at ...

It is so fascinating to hear that an early age, your child dreams of becoming a fireman, doctor or astronaut.  But perhaps what would make you jump for joy would be to hear that your young ones are fantasizing about technology and hoping to be a mobile apps developer one day.  Apart from the growing ...

Google Maps for the longest time has been a great help to commuters and car owners alike. But the flourishing mobile industry presents alternative solutions in helping people get around the city and find the place they are looking for, by means of mobile transit applications. There are several smartphone apps today that could provide ...

Startups have been getting a warm reception from the booming mobile industry. The wide consumer base of mobility has plenty of room to explore, with mobile shopping presenting one of the most promising avenues. This is where Shopkick, a global leader in location-based shopping, has gained momentum in 2011. Cyriac Roeding, CEO of shopkick shares ...

It’s funny how stolen wallet could easily turn someone into a mobile payments devotee. Uncanny, but this and several other reasons have made mobile payments a certified hit in the industry. Slowly climbing into the mainstream, this service is brimming with the potential to bring in next-level improvements including digital receipts, real-time account updates, highly ...

This year marks a major shift in advertising towards digital media, online videos in particular. A number of media companies and brands are heavily investing in this arena vis-à-vis the consumer’s redefinition of the television experience. The growing popularity of internet TV going into the living rooms and getting ready for prime time has tickled ...

Shopping has become an essential part of a person’s lifestyle. Some sees this as therapeutic, combating stress and depression. While online shopping is rising to popularity right now, the physical experience still remains the choice of many. But consumers are becoming wiser and more tech savvy each day. This is why many retailers are focusing ...

Consumers have an innate love for bargains. This is what fueled the success of the couponing industry and daily deals, as evident by the recent entrée of Groupon in the IPO arena. However, this same move is causing them distress as the emerging industry faces growing pains, settling into its own. But Groupon is not ...