Author: Abhishek Nag

Travel Industry and Blockchain Technology

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that blockchain technology is one of the most disruptive technologies we have witnessed in the recent past. With the launch of bitcoins, cryptocurrencies shook the entire financial world. Recently, a lot is being discussed about blockchain technology in travel and tourism sector.

But, how practical is it? In this blog, we will cover a few points that we came across regarding blockchain and travel industry.

Blockchain Technology: In a nutshell

In simple words, blockchain refers to an expanding list of public records. This mainly contains an updated series of transactions that takes place between two parties. Whatever is there on a single record, or block, is absolutely encrypted. Each of the blocks within a ledger are arranged in a continuous fashion that is tightly packed using blockchain keys. Such keys go by the name ‘hashes’. Every new block has a hash from the preceding block.

Blockchain is all about decentralized data storage. What it means is that the transaction ledger is accessible to all the members of a particular network. Each of the blocks in a ledger are timestamped and contain specific transaction information. So, blockchain basically produces stable, unalterable and decentralized data.

Potential uses of blockchain technology in travel

One of the first things that we look for in travel industry is security in transactions. The travel sector sees innumerable overseas transactions that take place between multiple parties each day. So, in such a complex set up, secure and trustworthy transactions are a priority. This is where blockchain adoption could help. Blockchain powered payments could be incredibly faster and more trustworthy, thanks to the absence of any intermediaries.

Let us go in brief about what all uses look promising for the travel industry with respect to blockchain.

Tracking of luggage

Blockchain can prove to be very beneficial to track luggage reliably and more securely. The luggage of travellers’ changes hands very often during any journey. With a decentralized and transparent database, you can easily track data storage. It would also reduce the risks of any failures that may happen at any point of the luggage storage.

Financial transactions

Blockchain became very famous owing to its security and trustworthy features. It is a great way to make sure that all the parties within a particular transaction get the best of safety with regards to their data. One of the quickest applications could be using bitcoins or ethereums for regular transactions.

Supply Chain Management

With blockchain technology in place, hotel chains could improve their work with suppliers. This can be made possible with a better visibility across the entire supply chain. Also using a private blockchain network, you can connect packers, importers and exporters etc. into a single chain. It would bring traceability and transparency for all on a single plate.

Customer Identity Validation

With blockchain, we can eliminate the need to repeatedly share personal information to validate one’s identity. Once the information is stored in a secure and encrypted block, you can easily reproduce it upon request quickly. This can greatly help to bring down the check in or check out times.

Better digital inventory management

Blockchain can greatly help to bring about better, more transparent and efficient inventory management. Nowadays, there are a lot of cancellations, refunds and overbookings that are unpleasant for one and all. With blockchain technology, this could all be more streamlined. Every new booking becomes a transaction block in the general ledger. One can share it with the customer, supplier and travel agency etc. This means that everyone will be on the same page with regards to the current inventory status. With this, you can manage the fill rate more accurately.

Better management of loyalty programs

To encourage returning customers, many travel companies are using loyalty point programs. With blockchain technology, you can enhance this program by making it easier for customers to access their loyalty account status. Next, you can also better distribute the tokens in a more controlled manner, to avoid any fraudulent practices.

A few real-life project examples of blockchain

There are a few companies that have launched their blockchain products to the real world. Some of them are LockTrip, Winding Tree, Beenest and TUI’s Bed Swap.

Conclusion

While blockchain technology could seem overwhelming or too challenging, it has huge potential and capacity to completely revolutionize the travel industry. The transformation has already begun and they exhibit great growth.

If you are looking for the right partner to take your travel business to the next level, you are at the right place! Because, EOV has some of the brightest minds in the industry working to transform and enhance customer experience with the best solutions.

Contact us now!

May 30, 2022
4 Mistakes in Making a Mockup

Once you know what you expect from your app and who your target audience is, what next? Well, you should have a rough idea regarding the look and feel of the same. Apart from this, you should be aware of its functionality. This is where a mockup comes handy.

What is a mockup in app development?

Mockup refers to a black and white outline of all the screens that you have visualized in your app. It comes with as many buttons and texts as possible to resemble your final app. It is best to get your mockups designed by professional partners so that chances of failing are best reduced. With a great mockup, you can get a better understanding of how your app will behave when working on a smart device.

With a mockup ready, you can check how your final app will present itself in a screen-to-screen layout. It will give you a chance to make necessary modifications before proceeding further. So, basically, if you want to critically evaluate your app idea, a mockup is the best for you. Besides this, mockups also give you an idea of how people in the real world are interacting with the app.

In today’s blog we will discuss in brief a few points about what are the common mistakes when it comes to mockup development.

Common mistakes in mockup development

While you are working on a mockup, you must ensure that there are no missing or broken screens and the flow is good. You must thoroughly check for any buttonless island screens and so on. Below we look at the most common mistakes that are easy for you to make when developing mockups.

#1 Missing out screens

This is a very common, frequent and obvious mistake. Why is it an issue? This is problematic since the very idea of a mockup is to represent every screen that is a part of your final app. So, if your screens are missing, it means the mockup is not complete in itself. This could cause serious rejections by users when they handle the final app. Can you just afford to skip the login confirmation page? Or the reset password suggestion? NO.

#2 Including buttons that are dead end

Your mockup should have everything that your final app design is expected to have. All the screens and buttons on your mockup should be connected logically. You must ensure that your mockup doesnt have buttons that do not lead anywhere. The same applies to the screens too. All screens must be interconnected so that the user can seamlessly navigate your app.

#3: Check for sticky screens

If your mockup has a button to reach a particular screen, it must also have a button to leave that screen too. It does not need to be a back button only and could rather be an extra button on all your screens.Again, while doing this, you need to ensure that your screen looks clutter-free and is not overcrowded.

#4 Missing out on page numbering

Having your mockup pages properly numbered is crucial to keep it organized. It also maintains good flow in the set and sticks to logic. While numbering the pages, you must make sure that they represent the user’s behavior while using the app. You should number the screens in the order users would view them. The very first screen is your page 1. While this could seem very easy, most people mess it up here. The complexity rises when you reach intersection screens. Here, the number of paths for a user are many. So, you will need to assign numbers semi-arbitrarily. In such scenarios, you ought to start with the screens that are very central to the app, with the most buttons leading to other screens.

If you are worried about your app development process or are confused what the right process is, please get in touch with us! Our team of app development engineers are well versed with the best practices and will transform your app ideas into fully-functional and usable apps.

May 23, 2022
Method of Solving Problems with Innovative Apps

Though our lives are full of various issues and difficulties, with the help of advanced and continuously evolving technology, we can try to solve those issues as easily as possible. Technology and the innovation and tech-savvy developers try their best to create apps and programs to give us an easy life. As now you depend a lot on our smartphones and other smart devices, we also prefer to rely on several apps for completing our numerous everyday tasks. As problem-solving skills are very crucial in a competent app developer, let us discuss how apps can help in solving problems or how developers can solve issues with their innovative ideas nowadays.

Custom Apps can solve every problem

If you are wondering how to solve different types of problems with a similar solution, then custom apps are the answer to your question. There are numerous industries that are investing in several new apps that can increase the speed of their tasks, reach out to their customers, improve the morale of the employees, and can help in many other ways. Many common people are trying to solve different types of issues with the help of custom apps and enjoying their lives.

An important responsibility of the app developers is to concentrate and find out several issues along with their solutions which may help them in satisfying their clients or users. As long as they have clear perspectives, focused minds, and even clear goals, there will be no issue, big or small, that cannot be solved with an effective app.

Why can problem-solving be perfectly done by apps?

There are many reasons why apps can make our lives much easier and more enjoyable. With the advent of technology and smart devices, now we have near about all the answers to our questions. Regardless of your task like whether you wish to need research materials for your project, or need to shop for something really fast, or find out a good restaurant, or need your medicines to be delivered to your doorsteps, all these can be easily done with the help of several apps within a few minutes. Apps offer accessible, easy and even fast solutions to almost all of our issues in daily life.

Many of those effective apps are designed and created while thinking about different issues in our daily lives and their solutions; thus, those apps can work as an ideal solution to the different types of problems in our lives. The job and responsibility of an app developer is to find out different issues. They need to find out with effective answers to solve those issues in the form of custom apps. This intention of resolving different types of issues with the proper focus can help us a lot in different ways.

Now, how can app developers improve their skills regarding how to solve issues with the help of custom apps? Then let us take a look at the ways.

Identifying the issue

To determine a solution that is effective and efficient, those developers need to research. They need to find out the actual issue correctly. While designing and developing for the purpose of problem-solving, those developers need to understand the issue completely. This includes finding out how the issue arises. It also means what is its origin, and what solution can be the most suitable one.

With a clear understanding of the actual cause of the issue, the chances of its repeating and the complications that may arise from its operation, an app developer can be more productive and efficient. Whether the issue is hidden within the timelines or a specific workplace issue, understanding the root cause of the problem is very crucial.

See other similar solutions

Though an app developer is trying to develop something unique, there will be other similar apps. These apps are trying their best to satisfy their users. Thus, it is better to know how those apps are performing and solve various similar issues. In this way, the developers can easily find out what things or qualities their apps need to work properly. Thus, you can approach from another angle and try to create an app that can satisfy its users.

There are ways to complete this step, such as:

Thinking something unique

Sometimes the existing solution cannot be enough to solve some new issues that may arise. So, sometimes it is a good idea to think something out of the box and try to solve the issue from a different angle. This approach will help developers to address similar issues from a completely new perspective.

Improving the existing solution

Another way is to try out different ways of making the existing app more efficient and effective. This is in order to meet the different expectations of the users.

Focus on the look of the solution

Once you identify and understand the issues you need to solve with your app, you focus on the best solution. In the entire process of app development, you need to communicate with your clients. This is to find out what best possible result can be derived from the app.

Testing several times

What after developing the app according to your expectations? You need to test it within different environments and even with various types of users.

Testing is a very important step in the entire process of app development. So, it is crucial to test the app several times. This ensures its proper functioning in different situations and with different users.

Therefore, in this way, you can easily create a perfect app to solve different issues in our everyday lives. If you are looking for any particular app design or solution, EOV is right here for you! Contact us now!

May 17, 2022
Use of Business Intelligence in Mobile App Development
Use of Business Intelligence in Mobile App Development

We have come across the term “Business Intelligence” quite a few times in the tech world. So, what exactly does it mean? Business intelligence refers to an integrated software platform which find use in business data analysis and management. Many businesses use the BI app development to seamlessly analyze their data without the need for any IT involvement.

It all starts with AI. Artificial intelligence has completely revolutionized the modern era. Smartphones, which are now indispensable in our lives, stand a testimony. Many businesses are seeking out collaboration with mobile app development companies to design devices and apps with AI/ML technology.

In today’s blog, we will have a brief look at what mobile intelligence is. We will also look at its pros and cons and role in app development.

Mobile Business Intelligence: What it is

Mobile Intelligence refers to the mobile devices’ power to learn and adapt while analyzing and understanding user behavior. Today, many mobile apps have analytics tools and business intelligence in order to provide smart information to the end-user.

In simple terms, business intelligence means all the technology, applications and programs that store, retrieve, and analyze data. By using this, firms successfully deliver relevant services to the customer at any point of time.

Now, let us look at a few advantages of mobile BI.

Advantages Of Mobile BI

The first and foremost benefit is that it gives firms access to their data anytime, anywhere. Here, we discuss a few more benefits in greater details.

Information Collection

By integrating Machine Learning with your mobile apps, you can get data on a real-time basis. This will allow you to carry out multiple operations more efficiently and in lesser time.

Decision Making

If you have information with you all the time, you can easily carry out analysis using the right tools. With the analyzed data outcomes, businesses can make more informed choices and take better decisions.

Stay Ahead of Competition

Using business intelligence in mobile apps, you can easily make your business more responsive and flexible. It helps you to create a unique identity for yourself by reaching out to your clients on a real-time basis.

Improved Productivity

With real-time data, decision making becomes quicker. This means you have more of time left for executions which results in enhanced productivity.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

The main goal of any business is to make their customers happy with their services or products. When your performance is excellent and you exhibit increased productivity, you reach your customers faster. It also opens up chances to serve them better.

Difficulties Faced in Mobile BI

There are a few hurdles that might crop up in your way of mobile BI. Say for example, people in rural areas with poor network connections may not be that accessible to you. Also, scalability is a challenge in mobile BI. As you get more and more data, it starts affecting your service.

Besides this, one needs high-performance and stable hardware to run these programs. Such hardware could raise your initial costs .

Some popular BI Tools

BI tools are apps that collect and interpret huge unstructured data from various sources like websites, mobile apps, videos, emails, etc. They are not that effective as business analytic tools, but they are very helpful in drawing insights. With these tools, you can also build reports, dashboards, etc. These tools may bring together multiple data analysis applications such as online analytical processing (OLAP), operational BI and enterprise reporting. They may also include open-source BI, mobile BI, ad hoc analysis, and querying real-time BI, collaborative BI, etc.

Some common tools include
- Google Analytics
- Trustpilot
- Databox
- G2 Crowd
- Zoho Analytics
Conclusion

With Business Intelligence, businesses of all sizes have gone truly global. Along the help of query building, analysis and data visualization, along with analytical report creation, many firms have reaped benefits of maximum return on their investments. With the right statistics, businesses are focused on developing apps that make them smarter, more efficient, productive, and have higher customer satisfaction.

EOV is dedicated to providing innovative mobile app development services to its clients from multiple domains. If you are looking for the right partner to build the app that your business truly deserves, get in touch with us now!
May 9, 2022
EOV attends DMEA 2022; Healthcare Tech Looks Promising, says CEO

Berlin, 2nd May, 2022: EOV Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was at DMEA which took place in Berlin from 26th to 28th April, 2022. There were more than 11,000 trade visitors and 600 exhibitors present from more than 27 countries. The DMEA is a leading event for promoting the digitization of healthcare industry. EOV is proud to be a part of such a magnanimous platform where it got a chance to showcase its valued contribution in the field of healthcare technology. Not only this, but EOV was glad to learn more about latest developments and products in the health-tech segment.

Mr. Abhishek Nag, CEO and Co-Founder of EOV opines, “We had a great time at the DMEA 2022 where we got an open opportunity to learn, train and network with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry from all over the world. With experts from politics, self-government, science and business – all under one roof, it was an exhilarating experience and we are returning with a lot of valuable insights from here”. He further added “The future of healthcare industry will transform beyond imagination. The future will be data driven. Telehealth will take the centerstage of the modern healthcare ecosystem, especially for companies focused on the same in developing nations where a large part of the population has still no access to healthcare. Confluence of EHR, HIS along with data health on mobile will revolutionize the digital health ecosystems. ”

About EOV Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

EOV Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading services and solutions designer firm that is steering towards excellence by their sheer craftsmanship and dedication. EOV has been successfully creating a brand name in healthcare technology where they provide innovative solutions and products to address various challenges faced by institutions and professionals fro the industry

May 2, 2022
What Snowpark means for the data community

Snowflake took the world by storm when it brought in its horizontal-scaling warehouse and all-things-in-SQL approach. It helped free up data engineers from the tedious infra management and machine tweaking duties and enabled them to focus on core data
modelling and exploration activities. Snowflake also helps in abstracting the layers of data-partitioning, data-governance and data accessibility that further focusses the efforts towards data-driven initiatives minus a lot of the hassle. However, Snowpark takes things “back” to the code-heavy world and in many interesting ways.

Snowpark allows developers to bring their own code, in their preferred programming languages to execute on Snowflake’s virtual machines. It is as powerful as it sounds. But why was this needed? It was since the classic big data world has some advantages especially when data is applied to use-cases like machine learning. It also was needed because the testability of languages like Java, Python, Scala is higher than SQL, with ready unit-testing frameworks and established testing practices. That said, Snowflake also has several advantages like ease of management and less hassle. Snowpark is the promise of the best \from both worlds.

The following are some considerations to be aware of when evaluating Snowpark.

Supporting initiatives like machine learning

It turns out that many advanced statistical modelling techniques and calculations needed for machine learning and artificial intelligence are better built in Python or Scala. Snowflake uses SQL or JavaScript for nearly everything and while SQL is much closer to business than Java or Python, the latter certain bring more firepower to the data game. Snowpark allows you to bring the power of those languages to your Snowflake world.

Less overheads and management worries

It is still Snowflake after all. Hence, the problem of loading different tools and waiting for some time for all booting to happen isn’t there. Snowflake is ready with all the packages needed to get up and running with your choice of stack. Snowpark also takes care of aspects like garbage collection and portioning as usual, so that while your code brings in your favorite features, you don’t need to engage in the maintenance activities. This can be a concern to some as a few data engineers do want the levers for their own control.

Ease of scaling and performance

Snowflake offers its out-of-the-box scaling features in Snowpark. So your data-models can easily scale to meet new users’ demands or more concurrent requests. It also means that your computations get the desired compute to run, in the classic serverless manner.

Security and compliance

Snowflake and hence, Snowpark bring in their abilities to manage and govern the data and put in access restrictions (even at a column level) where need be. This means that you wouldn’t need to tinker with tools like Ranger if you are bringing in your favorite Python code.

Better managed pipelines and workflows

All this also means that there is a more familiar and testable management of CI/CD. It also means better unit testing overall and closer to the classic big data world.

Single standardized way of accessing the data

Snowpark allows you to bring in different programming languages, but the idea is still to use Snowflake’s data warehouse. This has an advantage of having standardized ways to access the data and this can also mean that you spend some time in migrating your data from other databases like Presto DB to Snowflake. This is the “effort cost” of using the Snowflake-Snowpark architecture.

Conclusion

Snowpark is here to stay. It will be interesting to see, the kind of adoption it has in the data community. Also we will watch out for the support it gets from Snowflake. With its promise of bring any language and yet harness the power of Snowflake, it can be a good bet for a data
engineering team.

If you are looking for help with Snowflake or Snowpark and be serverless, you can connect with our team now. With extensive skill and experience, we will help you in achieving your technology goals in time.

May 2, 2022