The 7 trends in custom Web applications
More and more companies are seeking to promote the use of technology to optimize daily processes and internal management to advance their digital transformation strategy. And one of the tools for businesses that need to cover specific and unique processes is the implementation of a custom Web application .
what is a custom Web App?
A custom Web application (Web App) is a technological tool specifically designed and developed to cover a set of specific needs and processes of a company. A technological opportunity to transform traditional processes, giving workers greater functionality and also in a more comfortable environment designed to promote mobility.
The main motivation of companies in considering this type of solutions is the high level of customization and adaptation to specific processes of their business , but at the same time in a Web interface designed taking into account the UX/UI (user experience). , so that it is usable, intuitive and easy to learn. And without forgetting, the great accessibility and mobility facilities offered by a web environment solution: from any place and device, at any time.
In addition, custom Web Apps have a complete integration capacity with the ERP , so that they nourish and complement the comprehensive management of the company: an increasingly relevant need in any business model due to the great correlation and interdependence between all the company's processes and making possible business analytics of the entire business in real time.
Real case : for one of our clients we developed a custom Web App to manage work orders with their tractor drivers. Tractor drivers can now access their task dashboard from their mobile device on the tractor itself, and the company has achieved greater communication, efficiency and complete traceability. Even the possibility of interpreting the data in real time not only allows them to improve day by day, but they can simply modify the work orders of each worker based on the data obtained at each moment .
Custom Web App trends
The development of web applications or web apps designed and created to satisfy specific needs is the order of the day and these are some of the star trends:
- Don't forget the dark interface option
- Exploit push notifications
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
- Thinking about 5G technology
- ChatBot Assistance
- Blockchain and security
- Voice recognition
Dark modes have been in fashion for a few years, since in addition to minimizing the visual fatigue that can occur after many hours working in front of the screen, they also provide an elegant touch to the design. This mode will be especially relevant in work environments with lighting that makes it difficult to see the usual screens.
Without a doubt, a feature that it must have no matter what, although our recommendation is that there is the possibility of changing the display mode (light or dark) so that each user can choose their preference. (We must not forget the great importance of the user experience, and the more customization, the better!)
Push notifications are the form of communication in any application in which the origin of the request to launch the notification is determined by the company. This functionality was not common on the Web until a few months ago, however, greater and greater benefits are being found for this type of technology.
For companies it is very interesting to be able to send notifications to their workers, and even more so if it can be done in a discriminated way (send personalized notifications, or for specific profiles or areas.). In this way, a more direct and personalized level of communication is achieved.
In addition, notifications can be determined by the system itself through automations that seek to make each worker more productive and efficient. And even, thanks to the IoT revolution, the interaction of each worker with their environment can be complemented.
Type of notifications: There are infinite possibilities, from product updates, alerts for modifications in production orders, notifications for detection of breakdowns or errors, notifications by geolocation of users... Of course, the important thing is to do it in the right way. measure so that it helps the users of the tool, and does not end up being a distraction or annoyance.
They are two emerging technologies that increasingly have greater application in all areas of a business, and of course also in Web applications. We all know augmented reality, which is a trend among users of applications like TikTok and Instagram where it is used for many filters and also virtual reality that has come into our lives, especially in the world of video games.
And how is it applied in a company? These technologies have great potential in many businesses, and as their access becomes cheaper, their use will grow. For example, manufacturers and production companies take advantage of these technologies to design their parts and products more quickly and economically. Furthermore, together with technologies such as 3D printing, these companies achieve agility that was unthinkable a few years ago and reduce large costs, such as in mold manufacturing.
Without a doubt, a clear example of digital transformation.
The arrival of 5G (fifth generation of mobile technologies) is imminent and the possibilities it offers at a technological level are immense: connection speeds between 10 and 20 times faster, greater connection efficiency, decreased latency, greater capacity of connected devices , better overall network performance…
There is no doubt that companies' digital ecosystems are increasingly interconnected and interdependent. And more, when layers, business analytics, AI, Big Data are applied... For this reason, thinking about 5G is going to be increasingly necessary.
Chat Bots are already one of the most used artificial intelligence tools in the web world. Thanks to Chat Bots, an automated customer service can be offered in which a conversation with the user is simulated in order to answer their questions.
The main application of the Chat Bot on Web pages is customer service, for example, offering information about products or the status of an order. But this technology can also be used for Web applications for internal use, in which workers are provided with access to specific information.
It is essential for Web applications that require high levels of security. The blockchain allows the storage of collective and decentralized data in a secure manner, eliminating intermediaries in transactions.
In some sectors such as LegalTech, the real estate sector (with Smart Contracts), Cybersecurity companies, or in the insurance sector (to avoid fraud), the need for this technology in its applications is increasing.
Voice assistants like Alexa or Siri have become a daily companion for many people. And thanks to AI, improvements in voice search in web applications or tools are becoming more and more frequent. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and other large companies already use voice recognition to achieve new levels of innovation within their digital transformation strategies. Would you like your company to do it too?
This technology also has a place in your company. For example, at ACTIUM Digital we have worked on the integration of the SAP Business One ERP with Alexa, to be able to access specific company data through voice search. Can you imagine asking Alexa what the sales forecast will be for the next quarter?
And so far, the 7 trends that we believe that all solutions of this type will have from now on. We hope that it has been of interest to you and that it can be of help to you if you already have Web applications or are considering their development.
As always, if you have any questions, need help for very specific needs that you don't know how to solve for your company or want to know more about this type of tools, we will be happy to talk to you: you can send us a message through this link .