Since we opened in 2000 a lot has changed. The IT industry is constantly evolving and new trends and developments seem to pop up everyday. We have the privilege of being directly involved with the moving landscape and it’s always exciting to see the changes from our vantage point.
Right now we’re in the midst of one of those moments in the IT industry where things are changing. As new methods of communication and development continue to evolve, we thought we’d outline a few of the directions we see the IT industry going.
Mobile Device Development
Cell phones, smart phones, PDA’s. These things are no longer a luxury, they’re critical mass. That’s opened up a whole new world to developers who now have a platform to create their own programs and applications. The key was monetizing the trend, something Apple has done quite effectively. Even though they take a portion, developers finally have the opportunity to put their craft to work and get paid for it.
Open Source Development
The open source movement is alive and well for business and developer’s alike. Companies are more often likely to reach for a free, open source solution, rather than an off-the-shelf piece of software with a price tag.
Mashups
Now more than ever developers and IT professionals are finding ways to piggy back off each other. It’s creating some astounding developments and Mashups seem to be one of those. Taking code written by another and integrating it into your program is one area of growth we don’t see slowing down anytime soon.
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