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How Are You Setting Up Your Digital Product Roadmap?

Digital product roadmaps help organizations to plan, develop, and manage complex software products. Agencies work collaboratively with their clients to create a digital product roadmap that supports their objectives. The roadmap must consider the organization’s requirements for its product, such as the target audience and desired features. It must also take into account any constraints or limitations, such as budget, timeframe, and technology.

Microsoft Azure

Making Snow Removal Easier for Citizens Through Azure and Mobile Apps

Sidekick Interactive has worked with the city of Montreal to developed native mobile apps for citizens living in the city to receive reliable and timely notifications about snow removal operations. The INFO-Snow app was built using native iOS and Android technologies, Swift and Kotlin, and is powered by an Azure back end. Citizens can quickly get up-to-date information through push notifications that are sent directly to the native mobile app.

Ping Identity

Using the Popular Ping Identity Framework in a Native App

Most people think that in order to create a successful mobile app, you need to do everything in-house. This simply isn’t the case. In fact, there are a number of third-party services and integrations that can help make your app more successful, such as Ping Identity. But implementing external tools can sometimes be less rosy than the sales documentation leads to believe. In this article, we’ll discuss how we overcame some challenges posed by the Ping Identity Framework.

Mobile App Strategy

Building a Mobile App – Why You Need a Mobile First QA Strategy

It’s no secret that the mobile app market is booming. In fact, according to a report from App Annie, global app downloads reached 175 billion in 2017, and that number is expected to grow to 258 billion by 2021. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder so many businesses are interested in creating their own mobile apps.
The technology has made its way to our iOS phones and iPads already. Not only tech-savvy people or IT engineers but normal users can also perform a scan and send/share it to receive or provide essential (or at least useful) services.

3D Scanning

How an iOS Device (iPhone or iPad) Performs a 3D-Scan?

3D Scanning is among the top photogrammetry approaches today. It enables us (as end-users or service providers) to leverage the superfast advancements of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in the physical world.

The technology has made its way to our iOS phones and iPads already. Not only tech-savvy people or IT engineers but normal users can also perform a scan and send/share it to receive or provide essential (or at least useful) services.

Bluetooth Mesh

Bluetooth Mesh Connectivity Challenges With Android

Launched in July 2017 officially, the Bluetooth mesh technology is an addition to the Internet of Things connectivity and networking space. Bluetooth has been a mainstay in short-range connectivity for tablets, consumer electronics, and smartphones. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has always delivered tools and specifications that offer multi-vendor, global compatibility.

Mobile App Strategy

Is Working With an Agency the Best Option for Your Software Project?​

Hiring a software development agency is often the best decision a business can make. But there are some cases when you should prioritize hiring an internal team, or working with a lone freelancer. Here is when you should and should not hire an external agency.

EV Charging App

Mobile Apps for EV-Charging Networks 

Mobile Apps for EV-Charging Networks In this article Electric vehicles are becoming more popular by the day, as people become more environmentally conscious and seek to reduce their carbon footprint.

Mobile App Strategy

Our Approach to Undefined Fixed Price Budget

Our Approach to Undefined Fixed Price Budget Sidekick Interactive has a unique and specialized approach to dealing with software projects that are undefined or have a custom scope and a

BLE Security Protocols: What Developers Need to Know

BLE Security Protocols: What Developers Need to Know

Explore essential BLE security protocols for developers, focusing on encryption, authentication, and mitigation strategies against common threats.
Checklist for AR and 3D Scanning App Testing

Checklist for AR and 3D Scanning App Testing

Explore essential testing strategies for AR and 3D scanning apps, focusing on performance, compatibility, and user experience.
8 Common Mobile App Development Challenges and Solutions

8 Common Mobile App Development Challenges and Solutions

Explore common challenges in mobile app development and discover effective solutions to enhance performance, security, and user engagement.
Native vs. Hybrid Apps: Cost and Performance Analysis

Native vs. Hybrid Apps: Cost and Performance Analysis

Explore the trade-offs between native and hybrid app development, focusing on cost, performance, and long-term maintenance for your project needs.
Mobile App Security Checklist for Healthcare Providers

Mobile App Security Checklist for Healthcare Providers

Learn essential security measures for healthcare apps to protect patient data, ensure HIPAA compliance, and strengthen trust.
5 Ways 3D Scanning Enhances Construction Mobile Apps

5 Ways 3D Scanning Enhances Construction Mobile Apps

Explore how 3D scanning technology enhances construction mobile apps, improving accuracy, collaboration, and cost efficiency.
How to Budget for Custom Mobile App Development in 2025

How to Budget for Custom Mobile App Development in 2025

Learn how to effectively budget for mobile app development in 2025, considering costs, technology choices, and long-term maintenance.
7 Key Features Every Healthcare Mobile App Must Have

7 Key Features Every Healthcare Mobile App Must Have

Explore essential features that healthcare mobile apps must have to enhance patient care and improve communication between patients and providers.
WHAT WOULD LETTERMAN DO?

WHAT WOULD LETTERMAN DO?

What great late night talk show hosts taught me about hosting successful digital workshops. From Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon, late night talk show hosts have been a staple of…
DOES APPLE VISION PRO NEED A KILLER APP TO SUCCEED?

DOES APPLE VISION PRO NEED A KILLER APP TO SUCCEED?

In his very well-thought-out article Vision Pro vs. Macintosh: A historical perspective journalist Ed Hardy draws a great parallel between the MacIntosh and the Apple Vision Pro.  Hardy mentions, accurately,…
3D-Scan: The Next Generation of Size and Fit

3D-Scan: The Next Generation of Size and Fit

3D-Scan: The Next Generation of Size and Fit 3D Scanning Get the right shoe size the first time (and every time after that too) The Next Generation of Size and…
Your Mobile App Has Too Many Features

Your Mobile App Has Too Many Features

In today's digital age, every business decision, no matter how big or small, is crucial in defining the company's trajectory. Choosing the right mobile app development approach – native vs.…
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