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07 October, 2016

OutSystems 10 cuts time-to-market for enterprise mobile apps

OutSystems 10, a low-code application development platform with capabilities for enterprise mobile applications, is now available.

OutSystems 10 addresses two problems* enterprises face with their mobile app strategy: the relentless demand to stay competitive by bringing new mobile solutions to the market and the scarcity of mobile development skills needed to build enterprise-grade, cross-platform apps.

OutSystems 10 introduces new capabilities that accelerate the time to build full-featured, enterprise-grade mobile apps:

1. Visually drag and drop all the components of mobile apps, such as the user interface, back-end integrations, and business logic.

2. Use a single code base that can be deployed on iOS and Android platforms.

3. OutSystems 10 includes an extensive library of optimised, user experience (UX) widgets and the ability to add custom code.

4. Incorporate native device capabilities and sensors without writing code.

5. Build sophisticated and secure offline experiences with on-device business logic without having to worry about the underlying plumbing. Support offline scenarios from simple offline data caching to the most complex offline data access and synchronisation.

6. Simplify deployment: test apps instantly on any device, package apps for the app store with a single click, and update apps automatically over the network.

“OutSystems 10 is a breakthrough release for us and the industry,” stated Paulo Rosado, OutSystems CEO. “Our customers have already been using our platform to fuel innovation with amazing Web apps, portals, and core systems. By adding advanced mobile capabilities, we’re now the only low-code platform that can support the entire scope of digital transformation initiatives within the enterprise.“

“Every aspect of OutSystems 10 was designed for velocity,” said Miguel Lopes, VP of product management for OutSystems. “For example, creating a beautiful mobile user experience is usually difficult, but not any more. We analysed the most common user experience patterns and gestures from leading apps. We then crafted over 60 beautiful UX widgets that can quickly be added to an app with simple drag and drop development.”

“The time saving features go way beyond building world-class user experiences,” added Goncalo Borrega, Head, product management for OutSystems. “We tackled the ugliest problems that challenge development teams. Now things like secure offline, device-side logic, or adding a sensor to an app can be done with just a few clicks.”

Companies participating in an early access programme of OutSystems 10 are already proving how fast the platform is by launching new apps in just a few weeks.

“For applications today, mobile is a requirement and not just an add-on,” said Steven Schmidt, Enterprise Collaboration Manager at Logitech. “At Logitech, we wanted an application platform that would let us focus on mobility without adding extensive headcount or costs. Our current staff of developers participated in the OutSystems 10 Early Access Program and quickly generated native mobile business apps with offline data sync. We have not seen anything comparable in the other tools we evaluated.”

“In our heavily regulated clinical trial industry, there are many requirements around mobile app development,” said Piers Barrington, Senior Director of IT innovation with Q2 Solutions, a Quintiles and Quest joint venture. The company has offices in China, Japan and Singapore.

“The process of building our Mobile Sample Collection App with OutSystems 10 has been very smooth, providing a full-service platform for mobile application development.”

Interested?

Trial OutSystems 10 for free at www.outsystems.com/platform/10.

*According to Gartner, “Through 2018, market demand for mobile apps will grow at least five times faster than the internal IT capacity to deliver those apps.” (Gartner Report: Market Share Analysis: Mobile App Development Platforms, Worldwide, 2015, published 20 July 2016).

Gartner also stated, “... enterprises find it a challenge to rapidly develop, deploy and maintain mobile apps, as it is exceedingly difficult and costly to hire developers with good mobile skills.” (Gartner Report:
The Enterprise App Explosion: Scaling One to 100 Mobile Apps, published 7 May 2015).

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