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Mobile Ecosystem. What is a mobile ecosystem?. Group of devices connected by one OS that work together and share data Shared data are stored on the Cloud ie . Dropbox, iCloud , Skydrive Begins with a starting point which can be a smartphone, tablet, computer
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What is a mobile ecosystem? • Group of devices connected by one OS that work together and share data • Shared data are stored on the Cloud ie. Dropbox, iCloud, Skydrive • Begins with a starting point which can be a smartphone, tablet, computer • Can be as big or small as you want it to be depending on how you use it
What does an ecosystem need? • Your mobile ecosystem needs two or more devices: • Run on an OS • Web Connectivity • Personal Preference • Apple & Blackberry users are limited to only their products • Google and Microsoft users are able to use different devices from different vendors • Android devices will be able to connect and share data between almost all PC/Tablets
Why have an Ecosystem? • to share info across different devices without the need of cables and wires • Instant access of data from anywhere with any connected device • Give the user a simple way of sharing and storing data across different devices and platforms
What ecosystems are currently available? • Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Blackberry products are all capable of forming an ecosystem • Mobile ecosystems are expanding to the automotive industry, television, tablets, and google glasses
How do I know which ecosystem I need? • Your ecosystem is influenced by the operating system your device runs on • The software will be the initial point of connections in starting your ecosystem • A device that runs on Android will be able to use any other devices and products that run within the Android system • However, Blackberry’s have their own hardware and run on a different OS, as a result, it is difficult to have an Android feature on a devices that runs on Blackberry • That is why there are similar applications specifically made for a type of Operating System
New devices are beginning to emerge into the overall mobility ecosystem.
COST • CONSUMER HABITS
Consumers might be reluctant to buy the latest gadgets 1. COST
KISS (Keep It Simple, Silly) principle • more user friendly devices 2. Consumer Habits
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