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Web Second, Mobile First

Both Sides of the Table

The titles were: Mobile First, Web Second. Mobile First, Web Second (continued). I know that they really impacted an entire cohort of startups because every company that was coming to pitch me businesses was (is) saying, “I’m a ‘mobile first’ company.” The power of a keyboard.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. It's a strategic choice that extends beyond a one-time development process and into anticipating future needs. tew_cta text="Do you have an idea for a software project? Either way, we can help!"]

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SpotOn raises $300M at a $3.15B valuation and acquires Appetize

TechCrunch LA

The latest investment is being used to finance the acquisition of another company in the space — Appetize, a digital and mobile commerce payments platform for enterprises such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and zoos. With the new capital, SpotOn has raised $628 million since its inception. Image Credits: SpotOn.

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Google Maps Mobile

SoCal CTO

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Google Maps Mobile I recently downloaded Google Maps Mobile for my Treo. ► January (5) Los Angeles Web Developer Startup CTO or Developer When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Goo. Its works great. It includes traffic!

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Pokki Takes App Model To The Desktop

socalTECH

San Diego-based SweetLabs , the firm formerly known as OpenCandy, is taking on the mobile app model, and applying it to the desktop. The firm said today that it has launched a beta of Pokki , a platform which lets web developers create desktop apps, using languages such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. READ MORE>>.

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How Sendgrid Makes Sure Those App Emails Go Through, With Jim Franklin

socalTECH

Jim Franklin: Sendgrid is a cloud-based email service. We move transactional mail between web applications and end users. Explain why someone would use your service, rather than set up your own email servers? Jim Franklin: Web developers are good at building web applications. What is Sendgrid?

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Events and Networking in Los Angeles

SoCal CTO

Unfortunately, a lot of networking events attract more service providers and people out of work than interesting people. And, yes, I realize that Im a service provider, but I also am a CTO for several companies. This allows me to get a sense of whos coming and also to figure out who Ill try to meet at the event.