Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Scribbled notes listening in to Microsoft build event today -
Windows Phone 8.1 -
1 Microsoft announces Cortana on latest Windows Phone 8.1  build - which is similar to Siri/Google now :)
2 Microsoft announces Visual Studio update that allows developers to build apps - both consumer and enterprise across devices- PC's, Windows Phone,  Xbox One… (love this!) You can publish these apps in Windows Store, sell them  and make money :)  Customers can buy once and use an app anywhere (Windows and Windows Phone). This also extends to in-app purchases: if you buy something on your phone, you’ll get the same access on your PC.
3 Launch of Enterprise mobility suite (EMS) - that allows more security - encrypted emails, VPN and others
4 Push for Skype integration for video calls
5 Workflow keyboard - swipe keys … doesn’t this come from Samsung? :)
6 IE 11 update on Windows Phone - with in private browsing and reading mode
7 Bits should be available for developers … @ Microsoft
8 Roll out of Win Phone 8.1 coming to consumers in next few months (date not announced)
9 Windows free for sub-9" devices on phone…  is this strategy more for early adoption and Windows market share? How do they plan to monetize - by selling apps?

New features for Windows 8.1 update (and oh! Microsoft already planning Windows 9 next summer 2015) - 1 Brings Start menu back (is this considered a feature.. .?  You take it away and then bring it back :))
2 Windows feature - that allows Metro apps to appear as distinct windows in desktop mode
3 Release update - Win 8.1 update roll out available - starting Apr 8th
Interesting and encouraging moves, hopefully makes everyone's life better...

Cheers -DJ

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Accenture Interactive with Fjord and Technology trends 2014...

Fjord and Accenture come together to define major trends that we believe will transform what we do, our clients’ business, and ultimately, the way we live.

Fjord comes together to brainstorm the key trends in service design, and this year our new colleagues at Accenture Interactive also joined us. The result is our combined thoughts on what to expect in the year to come.

Read more around Accenture Technology Vision here -
http://www.accenture.com/Microsites/it-technology-trends-2014/Pages/home.aspx

Read full report here - http://www.accenture.com/microsites/it-technology-trends-2014/Pages/tech-vision-report.aspx

Cheers - DJ