We were looking to build an app that would be used as an online pharmacy application. We really appreciated the high degree of integrity and technical savviness that Atimi brought to the table. We were also impressed by their portfolio – I mean they've done some of the most premium apps in the world. In addition, they're customer-centered and client-focused, and we feel really taken care of. We’re proud of our app that has a modern user interface that's easy to use and nicely designed. If you’re interested to work with the biggest and longest standing app company in Vancouver, look no further.
- M.M., Start-up, Pharmaceutical
We started a new mobile development project and needed people that had experience developing mobile apps and had a proven track record with some larger firms. The team at Atimi not only provided technical skills but they also provided guidance as to HOW we should build things in the industry. We're not technical people and really appreciated them providing transparency. They gave us a lot of insights and guidance in design and application. Our app was state of the art. We got tremendous feedback from our users. We even got nominated for an industry award. I would highly recommend Atimi to guide any organization in creating their app.
- A.D., , Fortune 500 Company, Finance
We were looking for someone who could execute on an app. This was a new area for us and we needed a team that could guide us as far as best practices, knowing the industry well, and having had good clients where they had been successful. We also wanted to work with a company on a long-term basis. With Atimi, we got a sense that they really knew what they were talking about, and they would be great partners to guide us down this new avenue. They gave great data to back up their perspective and they made great suggestions right off the bat. Their expertise and communication have been the biggest benefit in working with them. They've been very consistent in the project management, and they've kept us on track. If you’re looking for a partner that can deliver a long-term solution and can help you grow as technology evolves and changes, give Atimi a call – they're fantastic!
- E.T., Fortune 200 Company, Construction
Our IT team was looking for staff augmentation for mobile and web development and automated testing. It was to support a project we were working on to fill the gaps we were experiencing. Atimi had a good history of delivering based on their promises. We needed handholding and Atimi did that for us vs. others who did not. They contributed to our strategy development and improved our test coverage. They’re reliable, tech proficient, have the ability to work independently, and deliver great communication skills. They have helped us surpass the goals my management had promised our executives. For that, we are incredibly grateful.
- T.K., Fortune 50 Company, Retail
The best in the city! From day one, Atimi has seen through our vision and offered solutions that will allow us to disrupt the market. We want to scale faster than humans can scale - that's why we invested in building an app. We want to do MORE with what we have. Since we do not have programmers internally, we were looking for a reliable team to build an app that was effective for us. The Atimi team was not only been our partner, but they also challenged us on some of our thinking and as a result it has elevated the project. They want to see our project be successful as much as we do. It's worry-free to work with them. With Atimi, you're in good hands.
- J.F., Top 400 Growing Companies (Canada), Staffing
We were looking to build an app that would be used as an online pharmacy application. We really appreciated the high degree of integrity and technical savviness that Atimi brought to the table. We were also impressed by their portfolio – I mean they've done some of the most premium apps in the world. In addition, they're customer-centered and client-focused, and we feel really taken care of. We’re proud of our app that has a modern user interface that's easy to use and nicely designed. If you’re interested to work with the biggest and longest standing app company in Vancouver, look no further.
- M.M., Start-up, Pharmaceutical
We started a new mobile development project and needed people that had experience developing mobile apps and had a proven track record with some larger firms. The team at Atimi not only provided technical skills but they also provided guidance as to HOW we should build things in the industry. We're not technical people and really appreciated them providing transparency. They gave us a lot of insights and guidance in design and application. Our app was state of the art. We got tremendous feedback from our users. We even got nominated for an industry award. I would highly recommend Atimi to guide any organization in creating their app.
- A.D., , Fortune 500 Company, Finance
How The Pandemic Has Changed App Development
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were already spending 87% of their mobile time on apps. The pandemic supercharged app usage, with many countries enforcing restrictions and limiting in-person services since March 2020. Businesses who weren't giving their customers mobile access to their companies have had to quickly rethink how they will enhance their consumer connections to weather the storm.
Since then, the pandemic has continued to change the way apps are developed and used. Here are some eye-opening mobile app statistics for 2022:
- 21% of Millennials open an app 50+ times per day.
- 49% of people open an app 11+ times each day.
- The average smartphone owner uses 10 apps per day and 30 apps each month.
- The Apple App Store has 1.96 million apps available for download.
- There are 2.87 million apps available for download on the Google Play Store.
Source: Buildfire.com
Leading app development firms understood the importance of developing more customer-centric mobile apps to help their clients stay ahead in the competition. Moreover, businesses put more effort into their research process after the pandemic.
The race for apps
According to Statista, mobile apps are projected to generate more than $935 billion in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising by 2023. In 2018, global mobile app revenues amounted to over 365 billion U.S. dollars. The way apps are developed and the industries that have had to make significant changes - fast, have paved the way for other market sectors to sit up and take notice.
The health and education has been overhauled
Health and education are two industries that have seen the most significant change in how they offer their services. During the pandemic, the healthcare sector played a major part in educating people and saving lives. From online fitness and medicine-delivery apps to telemedicine apps that give people on-demand access to doctors and a range of healthcare services, people now turn to mobile to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health needs.
According to Health IT Outcomes, 74% of the hospitals using mobile app devices to collect patient data are more efficient than those that don't, 93% of doctors believe mobile health apps can improve patients' health, and 42% of patients say they prefer digitally scheduling an appointment over calling their provider. Facts and Factors estimate that the Global Telehealth Market size & share revenue is expected to grow from USD 62.45 Billion in 2020 to reach USD 475.50 Billion by 2026.
The education industry has similarly been overhauled by the pandemic, with every university and institution being affected. By April 2020, 1.6-billion were forced out of their classrooms due to the pandemic. In May 2020, New York governor Andrew Cuomo publicly questioned why physical classrooms still exist at all, as he announced that the education sector needs to be rethought.
Since 2020, 98% of universities have moved classes online. Before this, only 19.5% of undergraduates took at least one online course. With most students being from Gen Z, education apps are being designed for digital natives who want to learn, grow, and start their careers. With the global investment of venture capital in edtech more than doubling from $7billion in 2019 to a record $16.1 in 2020, it's safe to say that education will never fully return to the way it was.
In 2022, concerns around edutech now relate to schools' ability to keep learners' data safe and private. Whether tech giants such as Google and Microsoft getting into schools at a huge scale is a good thing, as states will become dependent on private companies for education.
Everyone's concerned about security - and rightfully so
As cyberhackers continue to take advantage of weak systems, users have become increasingly concerned about how their information is collected, stored and used. Mobile security has been forced to the forefront during Covid-19. With many mobile apps lacking encryption, there was a spike in the development of encrypted mobile apps. Another change is the use of Artificial Intelligence to make apps more secure. App developers must consistently develop security-first frameworks and apply best practices to protect brands and their mobile revenue streams.
How developers work is changing
In the past, remote work wasn't the primary work culture. Now that developers know that they continue to deliver great work without enduring long commutes and risking possible infection at the office, they don't want to go back to the way things were. The result is the quick adoption of digital tools to collaborate and capture feedback. Some of the most popular remote work apps include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Slack, Zapier, Dropbox, and Evernote. While the challenges are still being navigated and the way through them is still murky, remote work - or a mix of remote and in-person work - is here to stay.
Your business' mobile experience has to be perfected
Transforming a business into a mobile model is probably more expensive and will take longer than you expect. With consumers expecting mobile experiences, companies can't afford to roll out apps that aren't secure, flexible, or have glitches. Getting everything right is critical to ensure broad employee adoption.
The most strategic investment you can make is getting your apps done right to achieve better connections with your customers. Contact us to discover the Atimi way.
