OK, so you have a great idea for a mobile application. But do you have the resources and know-how to actually bring it to market?

MOTODEV's Fast Track Service Providers demystify the process beyond the code in this exclusive series, sharing their unique expertise with practical articles that guide you through the intricacies of testing, localization, marketing and other topics. Many developers overlook these factors, but they can often mean the difference between the success and failure of your application.

Look for new real-world advice "From the Fast Track" every month!

• Gain Access to Any Device, Any Network, Anywhere | December 8, 2008

  The mobile application development lifecycle is an extensive process from concept to market. With the myriad of mobile handsets available in today’s global marketplace, content developers are constantly challenged with creating applications that can work on hundreds or even thousands of different devices. It is therefore imperative to ensure that each stage of the development lifecycle includes a testing plan and that when running performance analysis or QoS monitoring the results are 100% percent accurate.
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• Does Your Application Pass the Test? | November 10, 2008

  Mobile application developers have access to enormous markets, but they've also got to prove their products do exactly what they claim. And the ugly truth is that applications don't work seamlessly across multiple platforms on multiple handsets. An application that works perfectly on a particular phone in New York may fail on the same phone in London.
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• Location, the Killer Enabler: How to Add Location to your Application | October 7, 2008

  Location-based services have entered the mainstream as GPS-enabled handsets become commonplace. The use of location data can enhance almost any kind of mobile application, but knowing where to begin can be difficult. In this article, Fast Track service provider SiRF walks you through the process of defining and implementing location data.
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• Going Global: Key Considerations for Developing Multilingual Mobile Applications | September 1, 2008

  It's a fact: the United States lags behind Western Europe and parts of Asia in mobile phone use, and yet many American developers remain "English-centric" in their thinking, leaving multi-language support as an afterthought. In this article, Fast Track service provider Medialocate identifies 12 factors that can help you avoid localization headaches and expand your reach to a global audience.
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• Preparing to Get Your Application to Market | August 5, 2008

  Many developers contact NSTL and ask this question: "I just developed the next ‘killer’ application, what do I do now?"
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