6 Ways Increase Your Mobile Application's Security

A constant growth in the mobile application development platforms has helped in the simplification of the entire process of application creation. With advanced methods, simpler plugins and intuitive platforms, almost anyone can now create his / her own mobile application. However, developing a truly useful and likable application is an entirely different ball game.

One of the most important factors in play for the application development process is the integration of safety into the interface. You want to make sure that your application is safe for the users especially when it requests them for sensitive / personal details such as account password and username.

1. Use Encryption

The use of encryption for device safety is the best way to secure your mobile application. The use of good encryption like that of 256-bit AES encryption allows you to encrypt the data transmitted from the user's device. This encryption will make it difficult for a hacker to steal and make sense of any data.

2. Rigorous Testing

It is crucial that you follow multiple methods of software testing to make sure that you cover all the important bases. Some of the important testing methods include regression testing, exploratory testing as well as automated testing. You need to dedicate a reasonable amount of your time for testing while preparing a timeline for the application development. Evidently, it is better to test on the go than dedicate a time towards the end since it helps in solving the issues faster.

3. Prototyping

Prototyping is a fantastic way to keep track of your progress. By making prototype application as you go about developing the application, you are creating restore points for the application. In case addition of a particular function or a feature fails, you can pick up the application development process from the last successful prototype.

4. Use Reliable Certificates from the Device

Make sure you develop your application for a variety of mobile devices. You must mention the name of the devices in the application description in case your application does not support a particular range of devices. The use of certificates from the device will help your application integrate its source code with the hardware architecture a little better.

5. Roll-out Updates Regularly

Minor configurations to the source code of the application on a regular basis will help you keep the chances of penetration to a minimum. You must not bug the users with constant updates, rather roll out a monthly update for the addition of functionality or removal of bugs.

6. Remote Data Wipe Feature

By enabling a remote data wipe feature on the device, you can easily allow the user to erase his / her personal data from the application in case he / she loses the device.

These 6 simple steps will help you increase your application's safety standards by several folds.

Custom Software Development Services - Make it More Effective and Profitable

Custom software development service is a concept that can provide the solutions to your problems that occurred from traditional methods of working. When you are using readymade tools and it does not provide you the reports as required, it becomes useless and becomes even more time wasting when you keep using it though it does not comply with your needs. More difficult difficulties when you are not using the software at all and keep working in traditional pen and paper method messing with registrants, ledgers and pile of files.

Problem you are facing due to, either you are not using custom software development services or you were not able to find the right readymade tool that works exactly according to your requirements and gives you the required reports, so you keep feeling data in the available software and preparing the reports manually and decide to go back to your traditional method of working with pen papers and files, instead of boggling with the ridiculous software tool you are using to find the solutions and receive the reports to generate more profits for you ... which will never come out of it. Here starts the need of tailor made software development service, which gives you the solutions as you required it.

When it comes to custom software programming, it remains completely as its name suggests custom or say tailor made. Custom made software is the one that is made after analyzing your problems, your work processes, your current system of working and also it analysis about how your staff would be working on the it during the routine process etc. to find the right solution for your need and to give you the desired output in forms of reports, results and revenue.

Once analyzing the current scenario in all ways possible, it comes to find out the solutions and check points on how your custom software development can be made more economic, more effective and more report generative. During the process, it is also considered, whether some check points can be useful or time wasting or addition of some other processes currently not being followed can be incorporated or not. After this very important part it starts the custom software development process where each functions and modules are developed and integrated through programming systems and utilities.

Before implementation of the custom made software it needs a robust testing to evaluate that it works fine in all conditions it is made to work for.

All the care taken during custom software development process, results in an effective tool, to use in your office, company, organization, institutions or if you are using it for your personal monitoring for more reports and analysis to convert it towards a highly profitable custom software development service for you.

Network Marketing - The Path to Financial Freedom

In 1992 I was introduced to the concept of Network Marketing. This is after I had graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. I had been raised in the world of linear income. If you work you get paid. If you do not work, you do not.

Network Marketing was a foreign concept to me and as I studied the principles more it became clear that it was nothing more than a marketing and sales channel for companies to very efficiently bring their product and service to the end user.

In a normal company they advertise and market their product or service with advertisements which are an upfront cost with no idea whether it will bring sales and revenue. In the case of the business I am in, the wireless industry, Sprint or any of the big 3 companies will spend millions of dollars of their budget to produce Television, Print and Radio ads to bring customers in and generate revenue.

In a Network Marketing company the marketing costs are paid at the point of sale to the rep or distributor. All of the reps are 1099 employees with no benefits and are considered all small business owners. The company wins because they do not have to hire thousands of sales people with 401k's, health insurance and other benefits. The reps win because they can take advantage of having their own small business and will pay taxes after all expenses are taken out of their business income. Expenses like cell phones, meals, vacations while conducting business, computers, internet, cable, small office discounts, car expenses, etc.

This completely lines up with Robert Kyosaki's book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In his book he describes the four quadrants of earning money: Earned or Employee Income / Business Income / Passive Income / Portfolio Income.

Earned or Employee Income has a flaw. Taxes are taken off the top and the earnings are linear, you earn when you work. Earned income has no leakage.

Business Income is better because you pay your taxes AFTER you subtract out your expenses. Those expenses can be made up of many of your normal expenses you pay for anyway.

Passive Income is even better in that you are leveraging your Time and Effort. A good friend of mine just sold his chemical business for millions of dollars. He had a team of Salespeople who sold for his business and he paid them a 10% commission. They sold large amounts of chemicals to their customers in the oil business. He suggested to them that they individually hire people under them to sell chemicals and pay them 5% and keep the other 5% for themselves. This concept would leverage their efforts and still allow them to earn 10% for their own customers. His example is direct sales and has a few professional sales people selling large quantities of a product.

In Network Marketing you are recruiting a team of many people who are not professional sales people. They are people looking to make extra income and who understand the concept of Network or Referral marketing. In Networking you build a Team of many people who purchase the product or service and then refer others in the opportunity to do the same or they sell the product or service to customers. When the product or service is used every month and you develop a large Team you leverage your time and effort and build a stream of residual income.

In Direct Sales you have a Team of a few selling large amounts. In Networking you have a large number of people selling small amounts, according to their own drive and desire to succeed. In Direct Sales if you do not produce you get fired. In Networking you never get fired, can work as much or as little as you like and can work your business around your life and other activities.

There are many people who will scoff and tell you that it does not work and I would completely disagree. I have met many people who have made millions of dollars in the Network Marketing business. I have two people in my business who have made several million dollars in income and they started with a small investment (a few hundred dollars) and the desire to create a better life for themselves.

I myself started with no knowledge, not much money and no benefit of cell phones, internet or computers and built a Team of 1,000 people back in the early 90's. I was alerting $ 3,000 per month net which at the time was almost my salary as a Navy FA-18 fighter pilot.

If you are looking for a business that you can be proud of please take a look a serious look at a Network Marketing business to fuel your financial freedom and your life.

Prediction - 2016-2018 Beginning of Massive World Financial Crisis

Could the US and the rest of the world be headed for a dire financial crisis, one that could even dwarf the most recent economic downturn, which is considered to be the worst since the great depression?

Although we mostly avoid mundane predictions such as international policy / economic concerns and earthquakes, and focus instead on private individuals and business consulting, since the late 1990s we've repeatedly noted distinct, extremely off-putting cyclical timing patterns (negative or positive extremes are easy to spot) in the comprehensive charts of countless individuals and entities that alert us to a specific period of time in the future.

We've been saying for years that we believe the period of 2016-2018 is the start of an overwhelming financial crisis, possibly much worse than the 2000/2001 stock market collapse, and the 2008/2009 credit crisis. 2016 appears to be the peak of the financial markets and economic escalation, with the giant reverse beginning as early 2016 and as late as 2018, but more likely as late 2017.

An aspect, from our perspective it's much, much easier to assess financial prospects of individuals versus financial markets, corporate entities, entire economies, etc .; during economic calamities some individuals fare worse than others, and the degree is reflected in the patterns of their unique comprehensive charts including the checks and balances of our systems of analysis. The red-flagged time-frame of 2016--2018 has appeared over and over in so many charts that we have to bring it to your attention.

Please note, to be taken seriously, in our view, any professional making mundane predictions must list all public predictions - the ones that got wrong and right, on their website. No one is 100% accurate, but there must be a clear record of their successes and failures. Unfortunately, highlighting the hits exclusively and fabricating the successes is all too common in the professional psychic industry (and financial investment industry).

Our view is that there will be temporary downturns during the next major long-term upswing in the financial markets, which we believe will start as early as late 2010. By late 2011, the US financial markets will have begin a dramatic, long-term escalation, but of course you will see occasional, now-common, heavy volatility along the way.

If you find yourself asking from 2011 through 2015 if a particular financial markets' correction is the culminating collapse that will eventually lead to feasible government policies (unlike the current ones) being put into action, it will not be. You'll know when the concluding crash happens and you will not have to ask. It will be that big.

We believe that between 2011 and 2016-2018 will be known as the roaring teens period for the financial markets (especially the US markets), and that for the world's major economies, and that many people will forget about the fact that booms frequently end in busts, especially when the foundation of the recovery is built on unsustainable economic policies.

What will cause the disaster in 2016-2018?

What's currently happening in Greece may foretell the imminent. The Greek government has been spending and borrowing way beyond its means for years, being being suffocated by debt, and is all but bankrupt. 25% of the Greek workforce are government employees and many have pensions and full retirement benefits: 14% of Greeks are government early retirees (at age 50 for women and 55 for men), with the average retirement age of 61. Unfortunately, too many Greeks have become used to excessive government entitlement programs and since such programs have to be downsized to deal with economic reality, they are outraged.

Why Greece Is not Really Saved

Although many financial experts are now saying the Greek Tragedy has been averted with a financial rescue plan by the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, Simon Black, Senior Editor of the website SovereignMan, says, "... anyone with two brain cells to rub together recognizes that Europe's economic woes can not be contained with more paper money ... and now the problem just became $ 1 trillion worse. "

"Battling back from an economic crisis requires hard work, savings, and minimal disruption from the government.

"Instead, governments should be curtailing social benefits that encourage people to be lazy, while simultaneously striking taxes to the bare bones in order to give entrepreneurs and investors the proper motivation to work hard, take risks, and hire employees."

"These things are not happening, nor will they ever happen in the foreseeable future. And so, backed by Europe's trillion dollar pledge, Greece will likely go back to business as usual ... spending money that it does not have, and making its problems exponentially worse. "

The US is on the Same Path

Even though the European debt crisis may appear to be under control by the end of 2010, it's to be expected that Europe, including Greece, America, and Japan are heading for a financial brick wall with government spending and regulations out of control and funny- money solutions. The causes of previous financial crises mirror how politicians are handling the problems now, which will only serve to create the next crisis.

Although the overall message we relay here is not very optimistic, everything is cyclical, and there will be more auspicious times after the coming financial catastrophe we speak of. We believe that the US will not cease to exist for at least another 200 years, and the US will likely shock many with its resiliency and subsequent economic triumphs.

The root (or at least a major part) of the next financial calamity, as outlined above by Simon Black, now looks obvious. It is clear to us that the world's governments will not have the foresight or ability to act and change the path we're on until after the next huge disaster.

Just keep this in mind when the financial markets are soaring in the coming years: When things look too good to be true, remember that they are usually. Capitalize on the trends, but avoid excess risk.

Copyright © 2010 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Role of Global Outsourcing Companies to Help Businesses Drive Innovation and Organizational Growth

Global outsourcing is a popular option for both big enterprises and small businesses, while not all business functions can be easily outsourced; there are significant tasks that can be implemented by partners outside the business to improve corporate growth, efficiency and speed up the delivery of services. Just about every company uses outsourcing today, and for a variety of strategic reasons that covers beyond cost savings. Factors that support business growth, like access to innovation, state of the art techniques, talent and capabilities - and maximizing business model flexibility- are key drivers.

Global Outsourcing Companies- Supports Business Growth & Success

In today's rapid moving market where every dollar counts, business owners, need to keep a tight rein on their budgets. Global outsourcing has become an increasingly popular strategy to support organizational growth. This is of particular worth when seeking international business growth. The role of global outsourcing companies is as follows:

• Leads to an increase in productivity and efficiency

When outsource your business needs to the global outsourcing companies, they bring years of experience in business practices and expertise in providing complex outsourcing projects. Thus, they can do the job better with their knowledge and know-how. This leads to an increase in efficiency and productivity in the process, thus contributing to the bottom-line of the company.when work is outsourced, staff can focus on their own workloads without being stressed and concentrate in other areas of the business.

• Enable to focus on core areas and operations successfully

Outsourcing the business processes would free your excessive workload and enable to focus on building the brand, invest in innovation, organizational growth and development and move on to providing higher value added services. In rapid growth periods, the business operations of a company will expand also. This expansion may start to consume resources (financial and human) at the expense of the core activities that have made the company successful.

• Outsourcing of business activities reduces capital & labor costs

By releasing funds that would then be allocated to staff wages, you can turn fixed costs into variable costs. This offers businesses with an opportunity to reallocate these funds to other parts of their business, such as revenue generating activities, which formerly were out of reach. Many new entrepreneurs and start-up businesses design their operating structure around outsourcing. This novel approach allows many new businesses to get off the ground, businesses, which previously would have been impossible. Companies can position themselves for future growth without difficulties, when their overheads are reduced and they have access to the essential expertise when needed.

Maximize the Performance and Reduces Risks

As an outsourcing partner, global outsourcing companies identify potential cost savings that will allow maximizing the opportunities. Having an offshore team increments turnaround time, thereby streamlining the workflow and driving business growth and efficiency. Outsourcing modifies and regulates risk exposure as a service provider will share the responsibility with the enterprise. Outsourcing effectively provides support on overall risk management as it supports to adapt in changing market conditions. Outsourcing will provide a level of continuity for an organization while reducing the risk that a substandard level of operation would bring to an organization.

Such companies have practical experience working within multinational organizations, both procuring as well as delivering internationally outsourced services. They have the cross border experience to help our clients manage effectively across time and cultures zones. Small businesses in particular, can gain a much needed step up by outsourcing services, enabling them to offer the same services as large competitors, although at a fraction of the cost.

Overall, outsourcing companies provide expert guidance and support and delivering internationally internationally outsourced services. Ultimately, the company- (be it small or big giants) will realize that the outsourcing partner gives the added value in the long-term.

Mobile Applications Can Help Transform Customer Service at Contact Centers

About a few decades ago, customer conversations were restricted to a few touch-points, such as face to face, postal mail and telephone services. Nowadays, contact centers attend to customers using different online channels, the recent game-changer being the smart phones and tablets. With more than 1.96 billion people using smart phones present and more than half of the world's population likely to turn into smart phone users by 2018, mobile has turned into an integral part of life.

Smart phones owe their prominence to mobile apps that lets the users completely benefit from their smart phone's potential. By 2018, mobile applications will probably be downloaded more than 368 billion times, hatching revenue of more than $ 97 billion.

Mobile applications are critical channels for driving content and services in addition to allowing companies to touch base and engage with their customers directly. As customers start using the apps, the data they are continuously funneling turns into a profitable resource, changing the contact center's fundamental interaction prototype with the customers.

How Mobile Applications are Modifying the Landscape of the Contact Centers?

Anytime and at Anyplace Interactions: Customers these days wish for simple and fast access to information, be it details regarding a product, purchase support, looking for a location etc .. Contact centers can get in touch with customers using mobile applications and either respond to their inquiries directly or have a self-serving platform with advanced call support, if necessary. Customers usually choose companies that offer such convenient interactions, providing the brand a clear cut advantage.

Augmented Customer Experience: Customer experience can be augmented by conclusively tackling the rich contextual information regarding customers collected via mobile applications, updated instantly as customers using their mobile phones. Contextual information enterprises of customer data like account numbers, purchase history, demographics, location of the customer, websites browsed, past customer support experiences and other details. This data enables the contact centers to become more productive as they can prioritize and personalize discussions. Established on the customer data they own, they can map callers to the brokers who can correspond with the customers in the best possible manner, thereby ascertaining delivery of top-notch services at any given time.

Enhanced Performance: With mobile apps, contact centers can mail their customers an easy and short survey after each service or make a call to establish the success of the interaction. The reviews that customers provide are quite essential for the contact center.

Mobile apps that are focused on intensifying customer relationships, offer precise customer identification, improve allegiance and satisfaction and drive raised Return on Investment. Companies can not overlook the impact of these applications. For enterprises that expeditiously integrate apps and services, the sky is the limit for specialization and innovation.

The Top Business Lawyers Mean Business

The law also protects consumers from business monopolies, malpractices, price fixing, and other issues.

As a business owner, you need to know about the laws regarding your business type, whether it is a small venture, a franchise, a partnership, or a corporation. There exist several legal considerations. The choices you make while setting up a business influence your business management, operations, finances, taxes, profits, and liabilities in the long run.

The importance of hiring business lawyers

Business lawyers know business laws inside out. They can help you right from the day you have a "blueprint" of your business plan to the day your business roars in the market ... and even afterwards.

They can assist you in:

· Buying and selling ventures

· Mergers & acquisitions

· Starting LLC, corporation, and others

· Creating shareholder agreements

· Preparing business contracts

· Creating business plans

· Mediating disputes between you and consumers or business contract breaches

· Preparing and evaluating financial documents

· Collecting debts

· Issuance of stock

· Filing for bankruptcy

A clear idea of ​​business law

A competent business attorney helps you give a picture of business law which would be clear as a crystal. He or she will explain the tax implications, business responsibility, and benefits of each kind of entity. This aids you in setting up an entity that benefits you, your employees, shareholders, and consumers.

Business lawyers harbor meaningful connections with important sources in the business community. Their objective is to promote a healthy business community that features continuous growth.

Of course, you can set up a business on your own, but you still need a lawyer. Only lawyers can give you legal advice. They are authorized and capable of doing so.

A partly-trained lawyer or a layman who claims to know the law may give you poor advice. They are not as acclimatized with legal situations as competent lawyers are. Qualified business lawyers are recognized by the Court of Appeals, which is the highest court of the state. They abide by a code of conduct and display sheer professionalism when handling cases. They are always updated about the changes in laws.

A reputable business lawyer has the legal expertise to interpret law for their clients and represent their interests in the courtroom and outside. You can benefit a lot from hiring such a lawyer. In other words, he or she can make things easier for you in the legal world.

Thanks to reputable law firms going online, it is easy to contact the best lawyer in town. You can schedule an initial consultation with him or her. You can discuss with them about your dream venture. It is time to put your idea on legal papers and out in the market.