Sean O?Neil
Blog Post
AWS

The Problem With Generic IoT Platforms — and Why We Avoid Them

While generic IoT platforms sound like a great idea, the problem is these "one-size-fits-all" platforms tend to only deliver about 60% of a typical IoT solution. By the time the remaining 40% of the problem is solved and productized, the solution has actually evolved to a bespoke application for that customer.
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Blog Post
Quality Assurance

What the Iowa Caucus Debacle Can Teach Us About the Importance of Software Testing

The stunning failure of the Iowa caucus smartphone app demonstrates valuable lessons about the importance of software testing.
While generic IoT platforms sound like a great idea, the problem is these "one-size-fits-all" platforms tend to only deliver about 60% of a typical IoT solution. By the time the remaining 40% of the problem is solved and productized, the solution has actually evolved to a bespoke application for that customer.
The stunning failure of the Iowa caucus smartphone app demonstrates valuable lessons about the importance of software testing.