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Trends in Mobile Apps, Devices
JOIN US: This is a chat-based conversation about what new mobile devices and apps are out there to help us work from home during the pandemic. Samsung's new 5G phone is among the pioneers. We'll have expert guest hosts!
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Chris Preimesberger
Here we go:
Q1: How, in your estimation, has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the usage of mobile devices and apps in the first half of 2020?
Jim Xiao
most of us are confined in and we're seeing big upticks of mobile usage (ie. twilio stock) and new apps innovating on top of Zoom. Carriers are probably seeing down ticks in cellular usage. In healthcare and gov, we're seeing more demand but logistics challenges
Rich Ryan
a1. Clearly the dramatic shift to remote working has clearly changed the demand for the mobile devices and apps that help us connect. The impact of COVID-19 on companies considered essential, particularly warehousing and fulfillment has been substantial.
Chris Preimesberger
Are we going to see some new apps as a result of this lockdown?
Chris Preimesberger
A1: How is this aded bandwidth usage affecting the ISPs? Can they handle it all? Microsoft is investing huge sums to expand Azure.
Jim Xiao
i think so :) with a huge eng force now working from home - engineers by nature have a constant itch to solve problems. how will parents build communities around the new home school? how will families communicate with their loved ones in nursing homes #eweekchat
Rich Ryan
As a hardware company, we are seeing people use established apps in different ways. Companies are using our AR glasses to leverage Zoom and Skype as remote expert tools - increasing their capabilities but of course we should see new apps
Jim Xiao
A1. companies have come together during the pandemic / ISPs have uncapped and made Internet an essential service in a way. how they dance with net neutrality post-covid will be fun to watch on C-SPAN. #eweeknews
Jim Xiao
i imagine microsoft azure and focus on 1.5B+ frontline workers, and how to arm them with custom form factors for various retail/healthcare/manufacturing applications will drive a lot of new startup innovation #eweekchat
Chris Preimesberger
@jimxmeter Sidebar: What are some of the logistics challenges in health care?
Chris Preimesberger
Enough prep! Sound good? Let's get to it ...

All of these are tossup questions for our guest experts: Answer when ready to do so.
Chris Preimesberger
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#eWEEKchat Tuesday, May 12: Trends in Mobile Apps, Devices
#eWEEKchat Tuesday, May 12: Trends in Mobile Apps, Devices
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Chris Preimesberger
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[LIVE CHAT] Promise, Potential of the Edge
[LIVE CHAT] Promise, Potential of the Edge
JOIN US: This is a chat-based conversation about how IT is rapidly evolving into a new phase that may turn out to be as important as, if not more important than, the cloud itself.
Chris Preimesberger
Please use this convention: To address Q1, please begin your answer with "A1." In this manner, all the questions and answers can be kept in the same thread. *Oh yes, we have 280 characters to use here!*
Chris Preimesberger
I will ask some seed questions--about one every 8 to 10 minutes--and our guests can answer as they see fit. All of you following the conversation also may participate at any time. Let's stay on topic!
Chris Preimesberger
To comment inside a specific thread, look for the directional links below the comments.
Jim Xiao
@editingwhiz Hi Chris, thanks for having me. I'm Jim, founder of Mason, where we let anyone create their own smart hardware product like Peloton or Square. Our customers build the apps, and we provide the rest - hardware, dev tools, and ops services.
Chris Preimesberger
Thanks for explaining Mason. Very cool
Chris Preimesberger
We;d like to get to know you all through this "new media" channel!
Rich Ryan
@editingwhiz Hi - Rich Ryan with Six15 - We design, develop, and manufacture head worn displays for Soldiers and workers performing tasks in challenging environments
Chris Preimesberger
Welcome, Rich! Thanks for coming!
Rich Ryan
glad to be here
Chris Preimesberger
Thanks for explaining Six15. That's Nashville's zipcode!