By Ola Pat
Total mobile app revenue is predicted to reach $77 billion in 2017, with 197 billion mobile app downloads (compared to 149 billion in 2016). By 2021, experts estimate mobile app downloads will exceed 350 billion. Analysts say the average adult spends 3.1 hours per day on their mobile phone. Five years ago, adult spent less than one hour per day on their mobile phones.
Mobile applications popularly call App for short is fast becoming the best and closest link to the customers. Thus, the latest buzz word around businesses that hope and wants to leverage on technology to get and stay close to their customers. The app industry has been projected to rake in over seventy - seven billion dollars this year alone in the United States. Even though, there is no official forecast for the Nigeria app industry forward-looking professionals are setting the stage for a rapid growth in the industry and providing the easy roads for businesses and organizations to stay close to their customers.
Welcome to the world of App Wheel, a wholly Nigeria run mobile app development company that develops apps for the forward-looking businesses and organizations. The CEO of the company, Oscar Anthony explained to Commune Magazine the importance and role of mobile app in modern business growth and expansion. This is in furtherance to the 2017 series. Excerpt:
I understand there is a tremendous opportunity in the app industry. What is the future of the app industry in Nigeria?
The future of App industry in Nigeria is just like the sky, with no limits. The IT revolution is moving gradually away from the web to the mobile and smartphones, and this revolution is driven by Apps, especially the social media Apps.
It is said that every business and organization needs an app, how true is this assertion?
That's just the plain truth. Modern research has projected that any business/organization that fails to adopt mobile App by 2027 will lose relevance by 75%.
As an app development company in Nigeria, what is your experience like?
Going into App happen to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has been great, educative, informing, entertaining, and above all, rewarding.
What are the types of apps business and organization can have?
They can have any type of apps. When it comes to building Apps, the first thing to consider should be: Who owns the App? Who is the App made for? What information, product, or services is the App going to provide. This will give a picture of the type of App to be built, but we build to address virtually anything that has come our way.
Is there any limit to the type of apps business can develop?
There are no limits at all. In as much as the business is in existence, new ideas and innovations will always come up, this gives way to the business or individual to either upgrade an existing App, or develop a new one to serve a purpose.
It is generally believed that app development is quite expensive, is that true?
I think it all depends on how complex the app is, and also depends on the bargaining power of the party involved. But, I know it is quite cheaper to make an App in Nigeria, than what is obtainable in other developed countries. And since more and more Nigerians are building Apps as the days goes by, it, therefore, means the price is within reach.
How expensive is App Wheel app development?
We are not expensive, besides Apps Wheel was created to support inspiring developers to get involved, as well as give that window for small and medium business, organization and individuals to upgrade and be part of the mobile revolution. Apps Wheel app development is very much affordable. We are Nigerians, and we are proud of that.
What are your services like?
We run in two sections, App Academy is focused on training and mentoring, while the Apps Wheel proper handles Development, Administration and Clients services.
What type of apps do you develop?
Apps Wheel comfortably develops Apps for various markets, ranging from Schools, Church, audio/video streaming, game, e-commerce, chat/social media, and the list is endless.
What is the process of developing an app?
As soon as we receive client's briefing, we start from planning to data collation, and then we move into execution, then testing and amendment (if any) before delivery.
What type of support do you offer the business that you develop an app for, after deployment service?
We offer after sales services, like managing the App for those that may need such support. We also train our customers on how to manage their App. We are always available for every upgrade request with 24/7 phone support.
When can a business develop an app?
At any time the business seeks to break new grounds, and also when the business is on the quest for customer base expansion.
In What areas can an app help businesses?
The importance of mobile App to a business is endless. These few can quickly be mentioned; Easy and quick service delivery, Publicity and customer base expansion, Fast and easy passage of information on new products or services to customers with just a single click, without having to pay for advertisement, Easy access into the global business circles and a lots more.
Who is Oscar Anthony?
I am Oscar Iniabasi Anthony, a Nigerian, born and brought up in Itu LGA of Akwa Ibom state. I attended primary school in my hometown, before moving to Government Technical College, Abak- AKS. I studied electrical and electronic engineering at Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH). I am a father and a husband. The CEO of Apps Wheel, a subsidiary of Osina Integrated Services.
How do you get into the world of app development?
Passion is all that took me to the App development world. I have always wanted to be involved after reading about the potentials years ago. I always research constantly; it was in one of such research that I met a Russian developer, who gave me the ladder to climb.
How can people order for an app development from App Wheel?
We can be reached at any time through any of the channels provided on our website: phone call, chat, or email, and someone will respond to you quickly.
Company Profile:
Address: No. 3, Udo Ekong Street, Uyo - AKS.
Phone: 0809 115 3632.
Whatsapp: 0813 882 7439.
Twitter: @appswheel.
Instagram: officialappswheel.
Facebook: appswheel1.
Website: http://appswheel.com.
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