By Gopi Latpate : Attain independence with your IBM TRIRIGA Mobility Solution
There has been a running debate on how to define a “real” Mobility solution for IBM TRIRIGA – do we depend on UI/UX framework or on commercially available solutions? UI/UX solution is a good platform solution that serves as an extension of the desktop TRIRIGA solution but definitely has its limitations particularly for offline capabilities and keeping development costs in check. Mobility solutions need to operate offline and to leverage the native capabilities of the mobile device and platform. Based on our interaction with a variety of customers, we found some key challenges in evaluating the IBM mobility technology options. Vendor or System Integrator dependence: A genuine concern, as you consider your mobility options, is being locked into a vendor for the life of the product. Once you go live, how do you implement minor customizations or fix any application-related issues (major or minor)? Most vendors or system integrators require a contractual relationship, irrespective o...