Established in 2001 in the Netherlands, Translink operates as the connecting force behind the OV-chipkaart. One card used for accessing all sorts of public transportation, the OV-chipkaart is an easier and more secure way for people to travel. The OV-chipkaart also allows Dutch public transportation companies to make more efficient use of capacity, resources and staff.
https://mopinion.com/translink-provides-seamless-online-experience-with-customer-feedback/
Nearly two months since the last release, Android Things is now on developer preview 7. The last update upgraded the platform to Android 8.1, with this version adding new Console features, Bluetooth APIs, and responses to developer feedback.
The latest update to the Android Things Console now allows developers to manage builds, user accounts, and view analytics. Additionally, Update Channels allow software builds to be deployed to groups of beta and development devices, without disrupting production ones.
https://9to5google.com/2018/03/06/android-things-developer-preview-7/
Making a video game is a hard endeavor even in the best of circumstances. Developers have to anticipate an audience’s desires years in advance, determine the best way to monetize their creation, and execute on a vision amid a cascading series of strict deadlines. And with so many new gaming formats becoming part of the gaming landscape, such as mobile, AR/VR, esports, and streaming, developers also have to consider the type of game they want to make.
https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/02/game-publishers-should-learn-how-to-use-data-better-in-2018/
IBM has been an industry leader in pursuing great design for decades: the company’s trailblazing CEO Thomas Watson Jr., famously declared that “good design is good business,” and today, IBM employees some 1600 designers in 20 countries around the world. Now IBM is extending the full depth of its design philosophy to its clients, design general manager Phil Gilbert announced at the Fortune, Time, and Wallpaper* Brainstorm Design conference in Singapore on Wednesday.
http://fortune.com/2018/03/07/ibm-enterprise-design-thinking/
Mobile World Congress 2018, the biggest mobile industry trade show has come to a close in Barcelona. This year, there were many hot topics ranging from artificial intelligence to the long-awaited 5G connectivity. Mobile manufacturers came from all over the world to show off their best upcoming devices yet. I had strong expectations that 5G would steal the show, but as always, there was a lot more going on at this years event. The following are a few of the innovative trends that made headlines this year and how they are expected to affect you and me.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2018/03/06/top-5-trends-from-mobile-world-congress-2018/#5534660c6adc/
The increasing and widespread adoption of voice technology is already beginning to establish its place as a major factor in travel.
A truly intelligent voice technology platform would enable fluid, human-like conversations. Artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology would support complex exchanges, detect nuances in speech patterns and tone and remember details from earlier conversations.
https://www.phocuswire.com/Unique-voice-in-travel/
Face it. Even if you believe yourself to be the world’s most creative designer or developer, we’re all in need of some inspiration every now and then. We like to call this, ‘having a mindset for growth’. And one of the best places to find this inspiration as well as stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in the user experience space is to consult expert opinions, which – you guessed it – are often found in articles on User Experience (UX) blogs.
http://mopinion.com/hottest-user-experience-ux-blogs/
Have you ever looked at your web statistics and found that your bounce rates are really high but your conversion rates are really low? You know that this isn’t a good sign, but you have no idea why it’s happening or how to fix it. So what now? In this blog, we will take a closer look at some of the best User Experience (UX) tools.
https://mopinion.com/best-user-experience-ux-tools-overview/
User Experience (UX) is somewhat of an ambiguous term. After all, how do you determine what is good UX and what is bad UX? Where do ‘they’ draw the line? And how do you know if you’ve got things under control? Offering up a superior digital user experience is becoming increasingly important among businesses and customers alike – which means you’re going to need the answers to these questions if you want to succeed in achieving a good UX. A great way of learning more about the quality of the UX you provide is by testing and measuring it using User Experience Testing Tools.
https://mopinion.com/5-types-user-experience-testing-tools/
What makes a great customer experience? In many ways, this might depend on what you (the customer) value the most in a brand. Personalised emails or speedy social replies, for example. Or perhaps superb digital content.
Overall, however, brands with a great CX tend to cover a multitude of bases – ensuring that customers are satisfied at each and every touchpoint. So, delving a little deeper (and away from the most obvious brands) here are just a few examples and the reasons why they excel.
https://www.econsultancy.com/blog/70005-nine-less-obvious-brands-offering-great-customer-experiences/
