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Do what you do best in – that’s what I’ve always believed in and that’s what I preach. Over the past 25+ years (yup that’s my expertise ‘n’ experience in the Information Technology domain), I’ve been consulting to small, medium and large companies ‘About Web Technologies, Mobile Future as well as on the good-and-bad of tech. Blogger, International Business Advisor, Web Technology Expert, Sales Guru, Startup Mentor, Insurance Sales Portal Expert & a Tennis Player. And top of all – a complete family man!

How Cloud Computing Will Affect Staffing And Recruitment

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Integrating Cloud computing with staffing and recruitment industry would bring numerous new opportunities to the human resources applications as well as to the IT industry.

Cloud technology enables companies to use the latest version of the software that gets automatically updated to meet user’s needs.

Also, all the users of the cloud-based software are always on the same version of the release.

It negates the issue of incompatibility and having to update it manually to match other user’s version.

Every company wants their staffing or recruitment application to be scalable and cost-effective.

Ideal human resources software should be easy to use which could be accessible from anywhere.

This is where cloud-based HR software comes in, which makes recruitment easier.

Cloud-based application or SaaS (Software as a Service) is a software that can be accessed remotely from anywhere using a web browser and doesn’t necessarily require any installation or managing software on a local system.

Cloud-based systems facilitate the companies to avail applications on a subscription basis, according to the companies’ requirements. IT enables businesses to empower the application based on the degree of their usage.

This enables the companies to save investment as well as the use of the traditional software model.

It doesn’t have to be purchased or avail license of the software and might contain more than what is required. It saves time and money in the form of training and implementation, which doesn’t have to take place.

The various pricing model can help business’ requirements by allowing them to manage their user’s accounts on demand and cloud-based staffing software means, a company uses what they need when they need it.

New features are instantly available, when the application is upgraded, instead of having to wait to download and install the updates to avail necessary features

The SaaS-based application doesn’t require any implementation cost. It is because; there are no upfront capital expenditures or any sorts of IT resources. Setup and training are much faster and simple.

Companies benefit from ‘rent vs. buy’ model of SaaS software and don’t have to deal with application licenses. Companies save money by not having to pay servers, additional features, and software or in house IT staff.

Every company wants their staffing or recruitment application to be scalable and cost-effective. Ideal human resources software should be easy to use which could be accessible from anywhere. This is where cloud-based HR software comes in, which makes recruitment easier.

Cloud-based application or SaaS (Software as a Service) is a software that can be accessed remotely from anywhere using a web browser and doesn’t necessarily require any installation or managing software on a local system.

Here I have mentioned some advantages of using cloud-based recruitment software.

Cloud technology enables companies to use the latest version of the software that gets automatically updated to meet user’s needs. That means new features are instantly available, when the application is upgraded, instead of having to wait to download and install the updates to avail necessary features.

Also, all the users of the cloud-based software are always on the same version of the release. It negates the issue of incompatibility and having to update it manually to match other user’s version.

Cloud-based systems facilitate the companies to avail applications on a subscription basis, according to the companies’ requirements. IT enables businesses to empower the application based on the degree of their usage.

This enables the companies to save investment as well as the use of the traditional software model. It doesn’t have to be purchased or avail license of the software and might contain more than what is required. It saves time and money in the form of training and implementation, which doesn’t have to take place.

The various pricing model can help business’ requirements by allowing them to manage their user’s accounts on demand and cloud-based staffing software means, a company uses what they need when they need it.

The SaaS-based application doesn’t require any implementation cost. It is because; there are no upfront capital expenditures or any sorts of IT resources. Setup and training are much faster and simple.

Companies benefit from ‘rent vs. buy’ model of SaaS software and don’t have to deal with application licenses. Companies save money by not having to pay servers, additional features, and software or in house IT staff.

Cloud management services for staffing and recruiting software is profitable for businesses of all sizes. Here they work with more cost-effective and flexible software.

Software setup is faster and cost-effective than the traditional models. Cloud-based staffing and recruiting applications could be the solution to business’ staffing and recruiting needs.

IPhone 5S And IPad 5 Is Expected To Launch On 29th Of June

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Apple’s next big thing is expected to lunch iphone 5s and ipad 5 on 29th of June of this year. Apparently iPhone 5S Smartphone will be entering the consumer market much earlier than what was expected. It is designed as a high-end sibling of the present generation iPhone 5. DigiTimes has revealed that the IPhone 5S will feature a faster processor, based on Apple’s ARM processing cores. They have also claimed that, it will have a higher-resolution camera than its previous models. These features can be disappointing for most users who find the phone’s design to be little boring and outdated compared to other major smart device manufacturers. But the next-generation iPhone 6 is expected to bring a fresh, updated and completely re-designed phone. Rumors have it that its design is inspired form iPad mini tablet.

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DigiTimes’ sources has also pointed out that deliveries of essential iPhone 5S components are already scheduled to May, which makes sense that the launch date might be true. Resources have also stated that Apple is planning to launch iPad5 along with the iPhone 5S in an event on 29thof June. While unconfirmed from Apple, this date fits well with the earlier humors of the launch, but the inclusion of iPad 5 comes as something of a surprise. And these devices might be running iOS 7.

DigiTimes has released in their website stating-“Components for the next-generation iPhone will start shipping at the end of May with the new smartphone to have a chance of showing up in the third quarter, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.”

“The new iPhone will not receive a major upgrade and may just be a slightly enhanced version of iPhone 5 (iPhone 5S), the sources said citing their latest specification data.”

If the event does really take place in June, It will be something of a test to iPhone 5S and iPad-5. This could also be the deciding factor of the company’s future. It will be the first major release from the company since the death of its co-founder Steve Jobs.

Major iphone application development company are also looking forward to the release of the new iPhone as well as the iOS 7. It will facilitate them to develop apps for the new OS with numerous new features and functionalities.

Expected devices with Android 4.2 upgrades

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Google’s Android 4.2 was released last October, which introduced numerous new features and enhancement for Jelly Bean OS platform. It included lock screen widgets and photo Sphere as well as new quick settings panel and screensaver function. For tablets, the upgrade included phone like user-interfaces and multi-user support

It has been nearly a year since the release of Samsung Galaxy Tab and apparently Samsung is planning to release an update to Android 4.1.2 first and then the final OTA Update with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS for the tablet. This will be the last official update from Samsung and hence further the users will have to rely on the Android development community for custom ROMs based on Android 5.0. The news first surfaced at ‘SamMobile’ and it seems like Samsung has fixed issues with Android 4.2.2 and Exynos CPU. Samsung will probably abandon updates for its former flagship tablet after the release of Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware update. These update i.e. Android 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 is expected to be available till September 2013. It is also rumored that Samsung devices with dual-core CPU will also receive Jelly Bean 4.2.2 updates.

There were other Galaxy Tab devices that are tested on Jelly Bean ROMs and its official release is expected by April 2013. The Jelly Bean OS is now tested on Galaxy Tab 10.1 GT 7500, Galaxy Tab GT 7300, Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 and the Galaxy Tab Plus P6200. These updates are yet to happen until Samsung decides to officially announce the release dates of OTA updates for Jelly Bean 4.2.2.

For Google’s nexus devices the upgrades are often early and directly from Google. Even carrier connected devices like the Verizon Galaxy Nexus are finally catching up, which generally experienced delays in update because of carrier interference. Asus gave Android 4.2 update to its Transformer Pad TF300 at the beginning of March and has said to release updates for Transformer Pad Infinity, MeMO Pad Smart and MeMO Pad, later this year. Sony has confirmed that it would release Android 4.2 upgrades for Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z devices. Motorola has also promised it would upgrade their Android OS for Motorola’s International Razr D1 and D3, but haven’t provided any definite timeline for the process.

Mobile device manufacturers are now willing to focus their Android Application Development efforts on Android 4.1 upgrade before heading to 4.2, because 4.2 is relatively a minor step from 4.1. Some companies are even considering to skip directly to the next major Android release i.e. Android Key Lime Pie, which is expected to be announced at Google’s I/O conference in May .

Top Reasons To Bring RoR Development On Board

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Rails is an innovation in development framework.  It encompasses all the necessary elements to boost a web application’s performance. This framework is designed to address agile development and deliver productivity as well as flexibility to RoR developers. Developed using Ruby programming language, it has transformed the world of web development through its practical approach.

Ruby on Rails is built upon two programming philosophies

  • “Convention over Configuration”: Developers only need to write codes for the irregular or unconventional aspects of the web application.
  • “Don’t Repeat Yourself”: The data is stored in definite place. It saves time and reduces code

Advantages of Ruby on Rails

  • Faster Development: Rails framework enables the developers to write concise and clear syntax and produces fewer codes than its competitors. Therefore it requires less time to code and generates fewer errors. On the other hand it facilitates the programmers to maintain much less code. It is also enabled to integrate numerous tools to automate repetitive tasks such as managing database errors, creating forms etc. it simplifies development process because the language is lightweight and easily readable, almost like the natural language.
  • Increases productivity: Rails framework is specifically featured to reduce the development aspects of applications, instead leveraging creativity and uniqueness of the web application. It empowers productivity by eliminating repetitive programming codes.
  • Assists development of creative interfaces: Rails includes numerous integrations to enable developers in creating rich, intriguing user interfaces. Integrated JavaScript framework is easier to activate and features elements like apparition progressive, drag & drop and many more to ease the designing aspects of the application.
  • Model View Controller design pattern: Rails is developed on MVC architecture that separates the development logics from the presentation layer. It provides a well-structured application to the developers and the code is maintained in a logical and coherent manner.  It encourages abstraction in the application and enables the team to work on separate modules without depending on each other. It focuses on the features rather than minute details. Rails framework delivers ease of project development, conciseness and faster deployment of application.

Rails Development makes web app development easier because it involves less coding while implementing new changes and updates into the development process. It enables the organizations to meet all the business requirements within the budget and schedule.

IPhone 5S And IPhone Mini Is Expected To Release This Year

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According to some latest reports from an Apple Insider, it is claimed that, currently they are working on new iPhone models, which will be unveiled later this year. It is expected that there will be two iPhone models. One of these will be the next generation iPhone, presumably iPhone 5S and the other a cheaper iPhone with a polycarbonate body.

The next iPhone is expected by 2014 whereas the cheaper iPhone model can be expected to be released sooner this year.

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MacRumours has also reported that according to Barclay’s analyst Kirk Yang, Apple is undeniably working on iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone, and about to launch in the August-September of this year.

Yang assumes that both the iPhones will have two models, one being made especially for Chinese customers. MacRumours further stated that, “The report claims that Apple is still weighing production volume for the new phones, working to estimate how much the lower-cost iPhone will cut into iPhone 5S sales and still gauging appropriate volumes for an expansion to China Mobile. Regardless, Apple does expect total iPhone shipments to be higher than last year’s levels.”

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo point out that the next generation iPhone will be called iPhone 5S, which will be identical to the iPhone 5. It will feature a faster 28 nanometer A7 chip, fingerprint sensor, smart LED flash and enhanced camera functionalities with f2.0 aperture.

The phone is expected to be available in two colors, just like the current iPhones, which contradicts its earlier rumors that new iPhone models would ship with multiple colors like the new iPod touch.

Pointing to the budget friendly iPhone 5, he pointed that it would be priced between $350 and $450, with a comparatively thicker (8.2 mm) plastic casing. He also revealed that the production might begin during the third quarter of this year.

Analyst Brian White pointed that Apple will release a new iPhone model with varying screen sizes that will help the company to earn revenue for reach models. He mentioned that the smaller iPhone version is specifically manufactured to target Chinese market and to open up opportunities in India.

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Peter Misek’s findings mentioned that the next iPhone will feature a new super HD camera and display, longer battery power, NFC connectivity, IGZO screen for Retina+, 128GB storage, and could be available in multiple colors. He stated that many iPhone 5S prototypes were being tested in the recent past.

According to him the device had Retina+ IGZO display, A7 quad-core processor and in-built gesture control. It will feature a new design with no home button. He also referred the iPhone mini will be offered at a price range of $200 to $250 and said that the project hasn’t been approved yet.

Larger display with sharp images would help the iphone application developer to build vibrant iPhone applications with high definition images and sharp looking UIs. It would also affect the app design strategy for developers and designers.

IBM AppScan is Secure For IPhone Developers Against Hackers

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IBM has recently launched a new application to help developers secure their code and data in iOS applications. AppScan 8.7 searches through iOS application code and alerts developers when it finds any flaws. This software also analyses the apps that developers might want to use on Apple devices to check for vulnerabilities. Meanwhile it alerts the IT security personnel’s about the potential threats.

IBM said that over 45.6 billion siOS app were downloaded in 2012, which is why securing Smartphone and other iOS devices should be a top priority for organizations. IBM has developed AppScan Source application after analyzing over 40,000 mobile APIs by using Apple’s Software Development Kit (SDK). These API profiles were added to the IBM AppScan Source Security Knowledge-base and tied to the analysis engine.

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IBM AppScan Source 8.7 for iOS is expected to hit the market on 25th of March. IBM claims that it will facilitate the users the ability to improve security quality without sacrificing the time to market of mobile application projects. It will also allow the FIs and others, to protect each mobile application release in the face of constant updates. The new security protocol is part of IBM’s over-arching Mobile First initiative.

In addition, IBM AppScan 8.7 can reduce the cost of developing secure applications by finding early security vulnerabilities in the development cycle. It provides developers with a view where flaws may surface in their applications, allowing potential security drawbacks to be handled at an early stage and avoiding further pitfalls in development process.

New Features in IBM AppScan 8.7 include:

Multiple Language Support:

The software also features language support for Objective-C, JavaScript, Java which includes the ability to call APIs and data flow analysis that would generate trace information. This new feature enables organizations to build secure enterprise mobile apps, regardless of technology, employees and partners.

US Government Regulation Compliance:

Provides compliance with two crucial standards – Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

“This project showcases IBM’s execution of its [Mobile First] strategy to help clients incorporate security into their infrastructure and solutions from the design, development and testing phases rather than leaving security to become an afterthought,” said Caleb Barlow, director of application, data and mobile security, IBM.

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Most companies have stated that their customers are looking for ways to secure their apps and data. Hence secure mobile apps and auto security tests are a must to ensure their customers that their data are safe.

With respect to iphone development, Caleb Barlow also quoted “security into the infrastructure and solutions from the design, development and testing phases rather than leaving security to become an afterthought.” AppScan Source for iOS is said to be available from 25th of March. IBM started its AppScan range of products in 2008, and has previously launched a version that scans Android apps.