Despite high hopes for IoT data, most connected device developers and manufacturers are having a tough time using it. Posted: 09/01/16 [ Read More... ]
[ How Banks Are Losing Millions by Ignoring UX Design ]
I wrote this article because of an incident that happened to my friend last week; let's call him Steve. Steve wanted to buy a house by taking a loan at a bank he desired, but, in the end, he used another bank. I thought, it’s just a common thing because the offer by the other bank was better. Surprisingly, my friend denied this, saying the proposals were absolutely identical, which really intrigued... Posted: [ Read More... ]
[ A Guide to Choosing a Payment Gateway ]
Fast, secure and ease of payment processes enable a smooth online customer experience – one that is likely to drive retention and customer growth. Payments are essentially the lifeblood of an eCommerce business and the choice of the right payment gateway is critical to the success of your online store. As there are numerous payment gateway options available, this article addresses the key areas to consider when deciding which payment gateway to... Posted: 08/26/16 [ Read More... ]
[ 5 Technologies That You Will Need to Design an Effective IoT Application ]
IoT Applications Means Fuller Stack for Developers
The Internet of Things is rapidly changing businesses and companies by making them more data driven. It is a concept that has the potential to not only impact how we work but also how we live. The Internet of Things revolves around augmented machine to machine communication; it is built on networks of data gathering sensors and cloud... Posted: 08/24/16 [ Read More... ]
[ How Amazon Adapted Its Business Model to India ]
When Amazon decided to enter the Indian e-commerce market, it was clear from the outset that something would have to give. That something was the very business model that had made Amazon an internet powerhouse in the U.S. Posted: 08/22/16 [ Read More... ]
[ PARETO PRINCIPLE-BASED USER RESEARCH ]
What is the Pareto Principle and How Can We Apply it to UI/UX Design Research?
A few years ago I stumbled across an amazing blog post on MeasuringUsability.com by Jeff Sauro, and had an epiphany. He had outlined the way he was conducting Pareto Principle-based user research, and I realized that I could modify what he was doing to obtain data that my organization had been struggling to uncover. Posted: 08/19/16 [ Read More... ]
[ The Next Five Years: How UX Best Practices Will Change And How You Can Keep Up ]
Currently, good UX design focuses on obvious navigation, uncluttered content and knowledge of your audience. But as technology advances, so does UX and UI. Below, 10 technology experts from Forbes Technology Council offer their insights on how these current best practices will change in the next few years, and what companies can do to prepare for the shift. Posted: 08/18/16 [ Read More... ]
[ The ‘Big Four’ to Establish Their Own Blockchain Consortium ]
The four major accounting firms in the world are set to meet with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to discuss the establishment of a distributed ledger consortium. Posted: 08/15/16 [ Read More... ]
[ The Two Minutes It Takes To Read This Will Improve Your Writing Forever ]
You’re busy, so I’ll keep this quick.
Following are the simplest tips I can give you to easily — and forever — improve the quality of your writing.
Delete the word “that.”
At least 90% of the times you use the word “that” can be removed from your writing and it will instantly make your sentence stronger.
Example: “You believe that I’m lying, but I’m not.” becomes “You believe I’m lying, but I’m not.”
Delete the words “I think.”
It adds nothing.... Posted: 08/11/16 [ Read More... ]
[ IoT Strategies Going Vertical ]
A nearly existential search for meaning and direction is hitting the tech industry and its major players in a way that they’ve never truly experienced before. Why? It’s a combination of factors including market maturity, flattened growth in key categories, and the lack of a clear picture about where things are headed. Posted: 08/08/16 [ Read More... ]