Nowadays, Smart Home is a highly demanded concept. Smart home devices provide greater comfort and security. It is particularly beneficial for elderly people wishing to stay independent at their home as long as possible. In the future, the entire house is expected to be equipped with sensors enabling a personalized monitoring depending on individual needs and physical condition. According to…
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has recently approved a digital pill (‘Abilify MyCite’). written by: Antonina Ozerova Web and Mobile Development Manager, Qulix Systems The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has recently approved a digital pill (‘Abilify MyCite’). The sensor-enabled tablet sends a notification to the mobile app that it has been taken by…
IoT and smart home automation are becoming ubiquitous. Qulix always stays at the technological cutting edge. The company has recently completed its ‘Smart Home’ project in collaboration with Nero Electronics. Qulix team was responsible for the development of the server side, integration layer, and the client’s part of the application. The project has taken 1.5…
Imagine that you need just one ticket valid for the train, flight and hotel. It is highly expected that the future belongs to multimodal transportation (also known as ‘combined transport’). The aim is to provide a more comfortable, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly travel experience, and, concurrently, to reduce travel time and costs. written by:…
Augmented Reality gained a worldwide popularity after the launch of Pokémon GO, the famous mobile app. AR requires interaction with reality. The technology allows overlaying digital information (graphics, sounds, haptic feedback, etc.) on top of the existing environment in real time. A mobile device camera or a special headgear enables to combine real life with a virtual…
Beacons have already been known for a few years. However, they came to the attention of a larger audience as iBeacons marketed by Apple. The technology has a potential to become a standard in the coming future. For instance, it is already widely used at POS. According to Statista, the projected value of in-store retail sales…
Chatbot technology is the new hype in the tourism industry. So far, only a few tourism companies have implemented the applications, e.g., Skyscanner, Kayak. Besides, such market giants as Booking and Tripadvisor are experimenting with chatbots. In the coming future, chatbots are expected to become personal travel agents. Tourists will use Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp to…
Corporations deal with a great amount of unstructured data. Therefore the value of data technology platforms grows exponentially and Telcos are on the way to offer more sophisticated data processing platforms. IDC researchers forecasted that the revenue for the big data technology infrastructure to grow by 40% per annum for the next three years.* written by:…
Everything is getting smarter. Kitchen is not an exception. From Bluetooth-enabled cutlery to digital barista just one click away: modern devices are connected to the Internet making your kitchen ‘smarter’ and your life more comfortable. written by: Anton Rykov Product Manager, Qulix Systems Everything is getting smarter. Kitchen is not an exception. From Bluetooth-enabled cutlery…
Your Facebook data reveals who you’re currently dating, and can even predict whether you will break up within the next 60 days. written by: Anton Rykov Product Manager, Qulix Systems Your Facebook data reveals who you’re currently dating, and can even predict whether you will break up within the next 60 days. Jon Kleinberg, a…
The Blockchain technology is already widely known in relation to crypto-currency. The potential, however, extends far beyond the financial area. In fact, it can be used in the advertising sector. written by: Anton Rykov Product Manager, Qulix Systems The Blockchain technology is already widely known in relation to crypto-currency. The potential, however, extends far beyond…
According to statistics, the total number of telehealth patients worldwide will grow to 7 million by 2018. written by: Anton Rykov Product Manager, Qulix Systems According to statistics, the total number of telehealth patients worldwide will grow to 7 million by 2018. In fact, Big Data, cloud computing, and IoT provide healthcare sector with significant…
Waste management represents a key challenge, especially for big cities. IoT already provides helpful solutions. In many cities in the world, there are waste bins equipped with sensors that are connected to the Internet. As soon as a container is full, a notification is transmitted to the central office. Depending on a fill-level of the bins,…
APIs enable integration of various applications, connect people, systems, data and things, and simplify interaction between them. Enterprises can be transformed into platforms. However, Open APIs represent a gateway for cyber attacks. IoT, mobile apps, and the Cloud require companies to reveal their data to their employees, customers, and partners. The open structure of APIs simplifies…
Driving forward digitalization increasingly requires faster application delivery. In fact, long and complex software tests can be replaced by automated processes. ‘Continuous delivery’ is the magic word. In order to stay competitive, software is expected to be integrated into the production processes as quickly as possible. The continuous delivery approach helps to resolve this dilemma….