How businesses benefit from app development
Apps establish an important mobile sales channel. Products and services can be sold around the clock. A mobile app creates a personalised user experience and gives companies valuable insights into the individual wishes of their customers. This allows agile adaptation to dynamic market changes.
Advantages of individually developed apps
The individual development of apps creates diverse competitive advantages. Custom applications are designed to be scalable so they can adapt to growing requirements. They can be fully designed in the company's corporate design and equipped with individual functions. As a result, they carry a brand message and stand out from other applications.
Custom vs. standard
Custom programming allows apps to be tailored precisely to the needs and processes of a company. Unlike standard software, there are no dependencies on update cycles or pricing models.
What does an app need to do?
Many factors must be considered when developing apps. For us, the following aspects are the priority in app programming:
Reliability & performance
A modern app should work without unexpected crashes or long loading times.
Responsive design
Optimisation for different screen sizes and operating systems keeps the app running on common devices.
Intuitive operation
Navigation through the functions must be intuitive and easy to understand.
Efficient resource usage
A lean, resource-friendly design prevents unnecessarily high consumption of power and data volume.
Synchronisation with other services
Standardised data formats and the development of an API make it possible for the app to interact with other online services in the future.
Accessibility
An accessible design ensures that all people can use the app regardless of their mental, motor or technical abilities.
Security
During the development of an app, data protection and IT security should have top priority.
Scalability
A scalable design keeps performance stable even as the number of users and the scope of functions grow significantly.
Which apps do we develop?
Native apps
A native app works independently of the browser. It is a standalone application developed specifically for an operating system such as iOS or Android and installed directly on a device. App development for Android, iOS or other systems each requires a separate codebase. This demands knowledge of the specific technology and the respective design guidelines.
Web Apps
Web apps are browser-based. This means they run in a browser window regardless of operating system or device. No installation or configuration is required. Web apps are developed using standard web technologies such as HTML, CSS or JavaScript. Fast loading times and high security standards are the priority here.
Progressive web apps
Progressive web apps enable a usability similar to native apps. They work independently of the browser used, yet at the same time offer the advantages of conventional web apps. Standard web technologies are used in their development, but are extended with modern web APIs and design patterns to increase performance and integrate functions such as offline capability, home screen use or push notifications.
Hybrid apps
A hybrid app represents a middle ground between the flexibility of web development and the better device integration of native apps. It offers more device functions than progressive web apps, but does not reach native apps in terms of performance. Hybrid applications use web technologies that run in a native container. This allows them to access device features via plugins that would not be accessible through web browser APIs.
Consumer apps
As applications for the B2C sector, consumer apps are tailored to use by an end user or user group. Their main goal is to meet everyday needs. The field of application is wide and includes areas such as e-commerce, social media, health or entertainment. When developing consumer apps, understanding the target group, usability and data protection are the priority.
Enterprise apps
Enterprise apps are designed specifically for use within a company. Their main objectives include optimising internal processes, facilitating communication and supporting specific business operations. These are usually CRM or ERP systems, mobile apps for field staff or applications for workflow management. A particular challenge in programming enterprise apps is the seamless integration into existing company systems.
Why have apps developed with TenMedia?
Customer needs in focus
We do not offer off-the-peg solutions, but develop unique apps tailored to the specific needs of our customers.
Outstanding expertise
The expertise of our development specialists spans a broad spectrum of programming languages and frameworks. This covers native, hybrid and web-based apps alike.
App development built to last
TenMedia builds apps so that they can be adapted to new technical requirements instead of being rebuilt with every shift.
iOS & Android
Our software development team is familiar with both iOS app development and programming for Android.
Seamless integration
We integrate the app seamlessly into existing company systems and workflows.
Customer loyalty
With a view to longer-term collaboration, we support our customers from concept through to launch and also take over the maintenance of the app.
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What we are proud of
- Experience
- 14+ Years
- Customers
- 30+
- Lines of code
- 1+ Million
- Projects
- 40+
- In-house development
- 100%
- Ventures
- 4+
- Partner
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- Certifications
- ISO 9001: Quality Management
ISO 27001: Information Security
Whether a consumer app or a business-critical enterprise application: anyone who wants to have an app built receives custom app development with technical depth and German standards at TenMedia.
