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12 Must know factors before outsourcing software development for your business

Software outsourcing has been one of the most popular business strategies as technology is advancing at high speed and businesses are being highly competitive than ever before. Business organizations take a mighty leap in outsourcing software development from 21% in 2022 to a projected 36% in 2023, an increase of 70%. The increasing gap between supply and demand for developers along with the emerging gig economy, remote work, and the great resignation leads to the increased need of outsourcing skilled talents

Implementing AR VR technology solutions in medicine and medical training

The acceptance of AR and VR technology is on the rise and the healthcare industry hasn’t been an exception. More and more healthcare companies are preparing to strengthen their digital solutions with this immersive technology for enhanced data analytics and healthcare practices. Some companies even found new ways to establish connections with their patients during pandemic times, providing remote and personalized treatment and care. Others meanwhile use AR and VR to improve their medical training and surgical practices.

Best 5 applications of Augmented Reality in aviation industry

Being a highly competitive and mission-critical industry, the aviation sector is simply reacting to new technologies and following trends to keep up with the demands and expectations of modern passengers. Augmented reality in aviation is one such game-changer that is trending now. The immersive aspects of AR address some of the potential dangers associated with flying and make the experiences much safer and more efficient. To dig deep into this topic, read this blog.

Technology impacts of Artificial Intelligence on AR, VR and MR

From artificial intelligence (AI) to AR, VR and MR, new fields, technologies and concepts are tearing up the technology space and are gaining popularity among people in and outside of the tech industries. Have you ever considered the advantages of combining these standalone technologies? Well, you may be thinking, what does AI have to do with AR, VR and MR? That’s exactly what we are going to explore in this article: how AI can reshape the world of AR, VR and MR, focusing on what AI is and the different ways AI will transform the realms of each AR, VR and MR technologies.

5 Practical ways healthcare will enter the Metaverse

Healthcare is an industry that is constantly evolving due to new innovations in the medical space. Moving beyond the adoption of the latest and innovative technologies, the healthcare industry is now entering into the metaverse space. The idea of the metaverse in the healthcare sector itself holds lucrative opportunities in the medical field, as it is a promising technology that could deliver tangible benefits to individuals and businesses, opening new paths to health, happiness, and economic opportunity. This blog will explore more about joining metaverse in the healthcare sector

5 Ways Augmented Reality is used in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is undeniably one of the oldest and most important industries in the world, where new technologies have a tough time finding a foothold and catching on. On the other hand, AR VR development services are one of the most talked-about and disruptive technologies in the XR landscape that has made waves and proven its value across multiple industries. This blog will discuss how the ground-breaking technology of AR made its way into the construction sector and became an indispensable part of its infrastructure.

Most Common Mistakes to Avoid While Implementing IoT

Technology has changed how businesses work in the past few years, as it has helped a lot of organizations make the most of digital transformation technologies and kickstart new, innovative businesses. But one thing you should always remember is that not every new technology is the right one for your business. Before you embrace trendy technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) into your pipeline, you should consider the real business value and benefits it brings to your business. This article looks at the most common mistakes to avoid when implementing IoT.

What is Software Testing? All basics you need to know

Software testing - the last step before a product is released to the public - entails examining, analyzing, observing, and evaluating many aspects of a product. It defines a way of determining whether the actual software product meets the expected requirements and ensuring that the software product is defect-free. Before incorporating any process into the product development cycle, it is necessary to understand the benefits of the process. So, let’s have a look at the benefits of software testing in this article.

Custom Healthcare Software Development: Everything you need to know

Custom healthcare software development produces more bespoke and personalized end products. Healthcare organizations choose custom healthcare software development since they are unique, and each has its own set of requirements when it comes to serving clients. This article will walk you through what custom healthcare software development is, its benefits, examples of healthcare software, and aspects to consider while creating a winning custom healthcare software.

Top 5 benefits of Custom Software Development for Small Businesses

Smaller businesses trying to make ends meet are compelled to leave their mark on this expansive technological landscape. And to these struggling small enterprises, custom software development has come as the savior. This article explores what custom software development is, the advantages of custom software for small businesses, the top 5 benefits of custom software development for small businesses and the things to consider when choosing a custom software development partner.

IoT: Opening up a whole new World of Business Opportunities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology that allows smart gadgets to communicate with one another and with cloud servers. It improves our lives and makes the completion of numerous everyday duties more convenient and efficient. More devices than individuals were connected to the Internet in 2021, widening the difference. According to Statista, the global IoT industry revenue will exceed one trillion dollars by 2030. As a result, it's easy to see how enormous the IoT business opportunities are.

7 Major Industries in need of Embedded Systems Development

Since the inception of embedded systems in 1961, it has come a long way; indeed playing a critical role in various sectors. To gain a competitive edge, many industries consider embedded systems development which offers smart, connected and intuitive products that enable innovation. As living abreast with latest technologies and smart devices has become a convenient and comfortable practice for all of us, embedded systems have accentuated technology’s growth by manifold and has completely revolutionized the way we live, work and communicate.

5 ways Augmented Reality will Transform the Marketing of Brands

Allowing unique experiences for customers with the convenience of their mobile devices, augmented reality in advertising is now transforming brand marketing and sales strategies. Many industries ranging from education, media, healthcare and fashion are now exploring AR technology for various applications and marketing is no exception. The trends in marketing are evolving, and the most popular brands are now on the bandwagon focusing on user experience to build their brand’s image, increase sales, and attract more customer engagement than ever.

Virtual Reality in Fitness: The Changing Exercise Game

Video games have long been thought of as a sedentary activity that has little to do with physical health or well-being. However, integrating Virtual Reality and video games to inspire health and exercise, on the other hand, is a new frontier in the pursuit of fitness that is gaining popularity and will most likely be available in a gym or at your home in the not-too-distant future. This article will walk you through the science behind Virtual Reality, how Virtual Reality fitness differs from traditional forms of exercise, its pros and cons, popular VR workout applications, and the future of Virtual Reality in fitness.

Virtual Reality and Gender Bias: Towards making VR an equal playing ground

Virtual Reality is becoming more popular, and people are starting to adopt it in their daily lives. As the technology is becoming more and more mainstream, the existence of a gender imbalance in VR simulator sickness susceptibility has sparked fresh poles of debate on the matter. With one half of the population having a different VR experience than the other, this article explores virtual reality and gender bias space and how to address them.

Women on Board: Breaking Barriers and Leading Change

Gender parity is critical for progress in all areas, including technology, business, finance, legislation, and the startup sector. Despite the fact that we publish stories every year about making the world a more equitable place, the tech industry has long been and continues to be a male-dominated field. This article will expose you to some brilliant women who have made significant contributions to technology, the obvious gap between men and women in the field, the need for more women and the future of women in IT.

A Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing Service Methodology in 2022

Web application security is a key component of any web-based business. The global nature of the internet exposes the web applications to attacks from different locations at varying scales and levels of complexity. Failure to protect against such dangers can harm an organization's reputation, the only way out is to put in place strong web application penetration testing measures. To guarantee that these threats are mitigated and breaches are avoided, enterprises must make sure to engage the best-in-class web application penetration testing service team.

How AR and VR Development Services can transform the Gaming Industry?

Increased use of smartphones and latest technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are transforming the gaming experiences for players. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are earning extreme interest in its possibilities for growth in diverse sectors – gaming, marketing, brand development, and entertainment. In particular, with technological advancements AR and VR have engaged gamers very well in the gaming world.

Virtual Tourism: Recreating the world in VR

With the current situation of lock-downs, travel bans, and the pandemic limiting where people can go, tourism has all but ceased. With more people working from home, business travels have also decreased considerably taking the world to the new phase of digital transformation; Virtual tourism.

12 Reasons why Test Automation is the right call for your SDLC

Software development companies cannot afford to lag behind and compromise on quality and speed. In the constantly evolving online market, where quick and consistent release and software updations are required, test automation in software engineering plays a pivotal role. Automated testing in software testing has become the key enabler of many advanced development and deployment practices and turned out to be critical for companies that decide to implement Agile or DevOps methodologies.

Is ‘Metaverse’ the next stage in Internet Evolution?

The technological realm is currently hyped with the debut of Metaverse. The concept of metaverse has been established through an awareness of future accomplishments and past failures. The excitement around the metaverse may be exaggerated, but the promises that it is said to deliver are extremely appealing. In the end, it all boils down to the decisions humans make with this next expected chapter in the evolution of the internet as we know it.

Real-world and the revolution of Mixed Reality Development Services

The potential for change is incalculable as internet technologies are expanding rapidly with the new range of technologies and new ways to make life better. The evolution of mixed reality development services is blending the real and virtual worlds, and opening up limitless opportunities for innovation and learning in all walks of life.

OTT: The Modern Media Streaming Landscape and the rise of on-demand AR/VR Streaming Services

The invention of Radio Detection and Ranging or Radar, as a concept for detecting and localizing objects in a three-dimensional space, dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Once invented, radar technology developed rapidly during the period of World War II. Later, new and better radar systems emerged in the 1950s

Exploring Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Open Data Cube

The invention of Radio Detection and Ranging or Radar, as a concept for detecting and localizing objects in a three-dimensional space, dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Once invented, radar technology developed rapidly during the period of World War II. Later, new and better radar systems emerged in the 1950s

5G: The Next Intelligent Wireless Edge

Move over, 4G- 5G is here! In the race to replace the future, the next generation wireless technology has hit the mainstream. 5G technology is all set to change your life with enhanced connectivity, revolutionary speed, superior reliability, and responsiveness. This disruptive technology boasts to offer speed surging past 1 gigabit per second i.e., 10 to 100 times speedier than your typical cellular connection and faster than anything you can get with a physical fiber-optic cable.

Technology and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ community

Today more than ever, we as a society are diverse, informed and aware. We realise the significant need to leave behind the outdated concepts, to embrace the idea of individuality and self-expression. Even then, expressing gender choices and revealing one’s true self is looked down upon. We live in a world where everyone is presumed to be heterosexual or straight and everyone else who doesnot comfortably fall into that gender category, is a misfit. The hostility and lack of understanding from the larger society, family, friends, or colleagues is an ongoing challenge and lifelong struggle.

The Day after Tomorrow – Warming Temperatures, Carbon Ambitions and being Human

According to The World Meteorological Organisation’s decadal survey, there is a 90 percent chance that one of the next 5 years will be the hottest on record with a 40 percent chance of warming up to 2.7°F (1.5°C). A new study attributes 37 percent of deaths to heat exposure, in other words, one third of the global population lost

The Alchemy of Computer Vision in AI: A Promise

The fantasy of a machine capable of simulating human vision is no longer a fantasy. Praise be to the flattering advances in Artificial Intelligence, innovations in Deep Learning and Neural Networks, computer vision has emerged as an overriding force in the subfields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by leaps and bounds in recent years.

IT without IT, No-Code and the Way Forward

In today’s fast-paced world, most companies expect fast development and faster results. Not just the companies with finer technology but the ones with limited supply of competent software developers too aspire for this faster growth. In this context, comes the No-Code Application Development platform that can provide the best solution for both these companies.

From Real to Virtual, the AR/VR enabled Virtual Showroom

Covid days have brought in a great disruption to the way we live, act, and even shop. At a time when people fear to step out from their homes, can we expect footfalls at physical showrooms? The answer would be no. But we need the shopping to happen at our convenience along with the regular market-related business running. What can be the solution? Why not provide the “real shopping experience” we are missing, at our place at our own time?

An Introduction to Accessibility Development and Testing

Mobile and web applications have transformed the way we learn, work and interact with each other. At the same time, this information revolution is yet to touch a significant section of the global population with a diverse range of abilities. According to the World Health Organization, there are 285 million people in the world who are visually impaired, of whom 39 million are blind.

Custom E-Commerce Application

E-commerce application development is a powerful approach to create online stores. Imagine you have two options, going to a brick-and-mortar store and spending three hours waiting in long queues or staying in your cozy home and ordering everything you need in just a couple of clicks. During the recent events of the covid pandemic, demand for the e-Commerce stores has been increasing expeditiously as there is less opportunity in visiting stores for our needs and as online platforms are much safer than public exposure.

Progressive Web Applications

We all are familiar with a wide variety of application software both used on the web as well as on mobile phones. Web applications can reach anyone, anywhere, and on any device with the help of a single search engine. Also, platform-specific applications like mobile applications feel to be part of the device they run on giving users the best experience of their features within the device.

Healthcare IT and Industry 4.0

The proponents of the Industry 4.0, such as XR, AI, Blockchain, etc. are gaining prominence along with handy web and mobile applications as potential and feasible means of augmenting healthcare services. This blog details how Industry 4.0 can extend the reach of healthcare and associated activities.

Shopify: A Comfy Step on E-commerce Platform

COVID 19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented halt to the world around us. Everything came to a grinding halt while saving lives became the only priority. The ‘new normal’ and the slow economic revival are gradually shifting our lifestyle towards e-Commerce platforms. With countless online business ideas and stores coming live every day, e-commerce platform tools play a crucial role in developing them.

Easy CRM for Start-Ups and SMBs

CRMs can help in smoothening business leads/ prospects generation and management. There are many kinds of customer relationship management platforms. In the past, CRM software found wide acceptance among just enterprise-level companies. The scenario has greatly changed since then.

Test Automation Services: An Overview

Test automation is the practice of running tests automatically, managing test data, and utilizing results to improve software quality. It’s primarily a high quality assurance measure, but its activities involve the commitment of the entire software production team.

Management Systems in Healthcare: An Overview of TA’s Contribution

TA is actively working with major healthcare service providers in developing novel software solutions for the benefit of the world as a whole. Closely working with these organizations, we are sure that the solutions we are working on would augment the quality of the healthcare services sector and thereby realize our collective dream of a healthy world.

The Emerging Trends in AR/VR

Manufacturers have observed a surge in interest during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as mainstream users, particularly those quarantined at home, are exploring new things to do. Not just them, but enterprises and businesses alike are pinning their hopes on AR/VR solutions in the coming days.

OpenAI’s GPT-3: Artificial General Intelligence?

GPT-3 is the latest language model from OpenAI. The program is surfing a wave of recent innovation within the field of AI text-generation.

Ashtamudi Lake: Water Quality Analysis using Landsat Images

Ashtamudi Lake, the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem in Kerala has multiple branches and gateways to the backwaters of the state. This study focuses on finding the total suspended matter that has accumulated over these years in Ashtamudi Lake using the ODC platform.

Microservices Architecture – An Overview

Microservices - one of the most popular tech buzzwords – is gaining a foothold in enterprises of all sizes. What are microservices? And what does a microservices architecture mean to application development in today’s enterprises?

CAD Based 3D Visualization using three.js

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of design for multiple uses. CAD is an important industrial art used in many applications, which includes automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, and many more.

Technology Trends Post Covid-19

COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of digital readiness, which allows businesses and human lives to continue as usual during pandemics. Building the required infrastructure to support a digitized world and stay current within the latest technology is going to be essential for any business or country to stay competitive during a post-COVID-19 world.

An Introduction to Open Data Cube

With the free and open data access policy for satellite data, a large collection of Earth Observations(EO) data was made available to the public by many governments and space agencies. Open Data Cube is an efficiently indexed file system for satellite imagery, helps to innovate a better world, empowered by satellites by increasing the impact of EO satellite data.

Kerala Cube – Open Data Cube Analysis of 2018 Floods

Open Data Cube being an efficiently indexed file system for satellite imagery, helps to innovate a better world, empowered by increasing the impact of EO satellite data.

An Overview Geographic Information System (GIS)

A Geographic Information System (GIS) could be a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Rooted within the science of geography, GIS integrates many varieties of information. It analyzes spatial location and organizes layers of knowledge into visualizations using maps and 3D scenes.

Healthcare IT

The healthcare industry is witnessing revolutionary changes in terms of technological advancements. It has come a long way with new methods that predict, prevent, and treat patients through virtual applications.

The E-learning Ecosystem

In our previous blog, we gave an overview of what an e-learning environment is and how it evolved over the years. In the current scenario, where gatherings of any kind cannot be held, physical classrooms have been replaced by virtual classrooms. Education has turned a new leaf as we witness the wide-spread adoption of e-learning systems – either through third-party solutions or custom made.

E-learning: The New Normal

Online is an environment. It is not just a platform for learning or temporary use of software for learning. In fact, it is a vast world that includes e-books, numerous videos, and many more. Platforms are the main focus of online exchanges today. There are large and small platforms that offer Massive Open Online Courses.

Sales Made Easy!! The Advent of AI in Sales and Marketing

From chat-bots to moving machines that respond with actions and tasks (even converse almost like a human – Sophia for e.g.) – AI has come a long way. Even some of the jobs are now becoming much easier with the advent of AI in multiple industries. Healthcare, military, automotive, finance and economics – the influence of AI is very evident. There are still a few domains which are not yet influenced by AI and Business Development / Sales “was” one among them – till recently.

Survey Tools: Key Advantages

Survey Tools have been in prominence since age unknown. They are the best option when it comes to suggesting or implementing new measures. Any change on or suggestions for a group can be done only if the benefactors know about the beneficiaries. With the evolution of the Internet, online survey tools are gaining much popularity among the masses. From a university student pursuing his academics to big corporates, they are using online survey tools to understand the minds of the populace. From preparing a thesis to launching a product, surveys are a necessity to know the WHY, HOW and WHAT of something.

Automated Solutions for Human Resources

Recruitment is a rewarding but tiring process. The skills and expertise required for each domain varies. It is rewarding in the sense that the organization is gaining an asset in the right candidate. The process is tiring as well as the recruiter may have to skim, scan and analyze so many profiles in order to find the right candidate. Then there are multiple levels of interviews, negotiations and the HR team finally select the right people for the job.

Performance Test: SignalR Web App using Jmeter

In one of our recent projects, we have developed a web application for playing weekly real-time quiz online between a group of people. The number of people playing concurrently depends on the number of people signed up for the current week game. So it was needed to test the current architecture to find its limits. Our web app primarily uses Azure SignalR for real-time communication. The web app is written in .Net Core 2.0. Azure SignalR primarily uses the WebSocket protocol to establish a persistent connection between the client and the server. After lots of deliberation, we ended up selecting JMeter to record the HTTP traffic as well as the WebSocket traffic and then mimic clients by using a tool called Redline13.

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