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PDG Software Broke our Hearts- Looking for Software Support?

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:06:00 GMT

PDG It seems that the company PDGSoft Software www.pdgsoft.com went out of business leaving several users hanging and breaking their hearts.

Can your organization use a custom camera app?

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:27:00 GMT

The old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” has never been so true as it is today, with the advent of mobile picture-taking and instant sharing technologies. We all know there are countless business uses for capturing and sharing images, but wouldn’t it be nice to have the ability to draw attention to image details using arrows, and adding annotations to enhance the viewer’s understanding of the image and its context? This is precisely where CollectivePoint’s custom mobile camera application comes in.My company, CollectivePoint, has recently released our fourth custom camera application to one of our new clients. I would have never imagined how valuable a custom workflow and custom photo would aid in organization and feature richness of a product. Below are some of the specific uses of our custom mobile camera application:• Version 1 of our application provided the ability for various users to take multiple pictures from mobile devices, and instantly associate those pictur ...

Curing the Cancer “Bug” one line of Code at a Time

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:04:00 GMT

Microsoft is known for its powerful software, and behind every great piece of software is the hive-mind of developers enhancing and solving problems. Recently Microsoft has taken its approach to fixing software into the living body by using two computer science basic approaches to attempt to solve the cancer “bug.” This two-step approach consists of the biological process, and the data behind the analysis.

Native versus HTML5 mobile application battle continues

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:49:00 GMT

Regardless of the future of mobile in the enterprise, it's important to have a custom application development firm at your disposal that can deliver the solutions your business needs in a quick and efficient manner.

Common missteps to avoid in business application development

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:49:00 GMT

When it comes to creating a business application, the fact remains that creating a perfect one is challenging.

A Tutorial In Visual Studio, Unity, and Git

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:48:00 GMT

After working with TFS source control and Visual Studio on Unity projects, by myself or with one team member, I appreciate the features and easy integration of TFS and Unity. However, I found branching and merging wasn't intuitive. Also, I tended not to rely on the Visual Studio Online tools, and would rather not have the tools than have them and ignore them. I decided to try Git source control with Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition and Unity 5 Personal Edition. Git, initially, could not commit while Unity was open, and wouldn't ignore any file in the local repository. The following are the steps I used to make the three tools work together. First I created a Git repository online, "HelloUnityRepo". Next step was creating a new Unity 5 project, "HelloUnity", with the Visual Studio 2013 Tools Assets Package included. In HelloUnity's project settings, Edit -> Project Settings -> Editor, I switched Version Control Mode to Visibile Meta Files. Ignoring these Unity meta fi ...

Kickstarter campaign launched for ParentPoint co-parenting application

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:47:58 GMT

CollectivePoint is developing a new application called "ParentPoint" to facilitate tension-free communication and scheduling between co-parents who don't live together. We are launching a Kickstarter campaign to finance the project.

SXSW brings the latest technology to Austin

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:47:25 GMT

If the 2014 SXSW festival has inspired your business to venture into the mobile world, an app developer in Austin can be a valuable tool.

Program initiates women into app development on International Women's Day

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:46:43 GMT

The Startup Village initiative in India took this opportunity to invite 40 female students to take part in a workshop that introduced them to mobile app development.

Crop Data Tracker helps pesticide applicators keep accurate compliance records

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:40:49 GMT

DNS Recordkeeping Solutions partnered with CollectivePoint to create and release a cross-platform Android and iOS 7 version of a standards-compliant recordkeeping app known as the "Crop Data Tracker."

Examining some coming questions about application development

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:39:50 GMT

A recent article from Biz Report features an in-depth interview with Josh Shea, the lead developer at New York-based digital marketing agency Overit.

The tough truth about mobile application development

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:38:30 GMT

A recent article from ITworld examined these processes that make the creation of a great mobile application so complicated.

What is the best mobile application development strategy for your company?

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:18:16 GMT

There are several issues to consider prior to launching a mobile application development project. Most importantly, businesses have to decide which approach they want to take.

Meet our partner, the Catalyst Teen Center

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:17:04 GMT

Like CollectivePoint, the Catalyst Teen Center (CTC) is all about making a difference in people's lives.

Make the most of the cloud with custom application development

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:16:10 GMT

With proper cloud development, you can build a system that allows you to view, store and manage your data seamlessly without jeopardizing its security or your productivity.

Custom software development can create easily accessible solutions

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:13:00 GMT

Bridging the gap between your users' preferences and the technology necessary to be viable in 2014 requires custom software development that creates solutions that anyone can use.

Is your business considering a mobile app? Ask these questions first

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:00:56 GMT

A recent article from Entrepreneur examined some of the questions organizations need to ask themselves before deciding to invest in a mobile app.

Custom applications can simplify complex processes

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:00:00 GMT

Working with a custom software developer can help organizations obtain a simple user interface for complex operations.

Examining the mobile business landscape

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:59:16 GMT

It's clear that mobile devices will play a major role in the future of corporate operations, but many companies will need the help of a mobile app developer to create the prefect program for their business.

Who should help create your mobile application?

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:58:34 GMT

The choice here depends on the company's needs. However, by working with an experienced software application development firm, businesses gain access to a knowledge base that covers different platforms and can help organizations move smoothly into the mobile realm.