Introduction When an app is working properly, it can feel like magic. Smooth check-in. Your digital key opens the door. Room service arrives quickly. You never contact the front desk. The reality is that the better the experience you provide to a guest, the more trust you’ve built up. Hotel apps touch personal data (PII), […]
Introduction You need to understand that hiring a fintech company is not the same way you would hire a typical 3rd party software or development vendor. When you hire a fintech software development company, you are not simply purchasing some code; you are purchasing a provider’s ability to help you manage risk. In many cases, […]
Introduction A hotel visitor does not care whether your program passed every automated test. What they actually care about is whether it functions properly when checking in at 1 AM over unreliable wi-fi. That’s why creating a hotel app does not end with the development process; the success of the app depends upon its quality […]
Introduction When it comes to fintech, security is not simply a box you tick; rather, it is the backbone of your company. Trust becomes your most critical commodity since your product deals with one of two things – money or identity. This is what makes Appricotsoft (a mature software development company in the fintech industry) […]
Introduction One of the first questions we typically hear from hotels looking for a hotel app is “How much will it cost?” or “How long will it take?” Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables that affect both of those numbers, and therefore an exact answer cannot be provided until the hotel works through all […]
Introduction When you’re creating a fintech application, the decision of what technology stack to use should not just be made from a technical perspective; it can also be looked at as a strategic decision. The technology stack that you choose will have an overall effect on matters such as regulatory compliance, the performance of your […]
Introduction When it comes to developing hotel apps, success is not only determined by what features are included, but also by the creation of scalable, adaptive, and dependable software. Each hotel property will have different usage and traffic volumes over the years from guests, and adding mobile capabilities will require a solid foundation in both […]
Phase of Discovery Missing from Many Teams – Fintech Apps When developing a new fintech app/platform, so often, teams are eager to get on with design/development without taking the time to complete a Discovery phase first. The fintech industry is extremely complicated, highly regulated, and has high stakes as compared to other industries; therefore, you […]
The Importance of UX for Hospitality Applications Hotel guests are usually exhausted after travelling, and are likely unfamiliar with their environment when they download a hospitality application (aka hotel app). When guests are checking in to the hotel after a long flight or requesting an extra set of towels from the room, they require a […]
Finding the Right Partner to Help You Fix Your AI MVP If you’re considering having your AI MVP reviewed, it’s important to recognize that there are different types of code reviews – especially when it comes to AI products. Whether you’re in the midst of running demos for your AI MVP or about to give […]
Introduction When it comes to creating a fintech product (e.g., mobile banking apps, fraud detection technologies and/or digital wallets) you will have to consider whether or not to hire an in-house team or partner with another agency that specializes in fintech software development. Many people believe that this decision is solely based on cost; however, […]
Introduction These days, hotel guests are looking for much more than just somewhere to stay. They expect seamless digital interactions throughout their time with the hotel, from booking to check out. So if you are developing a mobile app for your hotel, you need to get the core features right from the beginning, though not […]