jgonzalez@focustapps.com, Author at FocustApps LLC

Software Solutions for Transforming Manufacturing Operations

Today’s manufacturing landscape is increasingly dominated by an ecosystem powered by software solutions that control machines, streamline operations, and optimize productivity. To stay competitive, manufacturers need flexible, scalable, and robust software solutions to integrate with their machinery that evolves with their changing requirements or even smooths a path for continuous upgrades. Here are several methods a manufacturing company can use to improve their software to achieve their goals.

Software Solutions for Transforming Manufacturing Operations Read More »

Using ChatGPT In Your Software

ChatGPT / [email protected]

ChatGPT has gained a lot of interest due to its ability to understand and process natural language. But one of the most critical transformations has been its usage in software development. Its ability to produce natural language by generating human-like responses, and learning from user interactions, makes it a powerful tool for applications such as chatbots, customer service, natural language processing, personalization, knowledge management, fraud detection, and automatic translation. It’s also highly versatile and scalable, so it’s a superior technology for various industries and use cases, including everything from e-commerce to healthcare to finance.

Using ChatGPT In Your Software Read More »

Developing Mobile Apps That Interface With Bluetooth Devices

Mobile App / [email protected]

Bluetooth technology has become integral to modern-day communication, enabling wireless connectivity between all types of devices. Connected devices are widely used across various industries, so creating software for mobile apps that interfaces with pieces of hardware, whether custom or connected devices, requires a strategic approach to ensure connectivity and optimal performance. With the right direction, building efficient and compelling apps that provide seamless connectivity is possible.

Developing Mobile Apps That Interface With Bluetooth Devices Read More »

The Differences Between BARD and ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots / [email protected]

In recent years, AI (Artificial Intelligence) natural language processing has seen rapid advances with the development of larger language models that can perform various tasks. The models gaining recent media attention are Google BARD and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While both models are based on transformer architectures and can generate natural language text, they have some key differences.

The Differences Between BARD and ChatGPT Read More »

Eye viewing digital information represented by circles and signs, background depth of field. Technology concept. 3D Rendering

The Top Six Benefits of AI Computer Vision

Artificial Intelligence / [email protected]

One area of AI that has seen tremendous growth in recent years is computer vision. Computer vision is the ability of computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world around them. Businesses can now leverage computer vision technology using Google’s Cloud Vision APIs or Azure Cognitive Services for vision. These services provide the ability to incorporate computer vision into mobile or web applications without building and training their computer vision models. This technology is used in many applications, from self-driving cars and facial recognition software to accurate color detection. Here are the top five benefits of AI computer vision.

The Top Six Benefits of AI Computer Vision Read More »

Five Reasons Why Web Applications Need Support Contracts

Support / [email protected]

Web applications have become integral to our daily lives and have revolutionized how we communicate, work, and shop, from social media platforms to online shopping. As the reliance on custom web applications grows, it becomes increasingly important to have dedicated support to ensure a seamless user experience. So, whether your web application is entirely custom or just partially custom, here are five reasons why having a support contact is essential.

Five Reasons Why Web Applications Need Support Contracts Read More »

OCR Technology Can Revolutionize Your Workflow

OCR / [email protected]

As a powerful tool, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) significantly improves business efficiency. It allows a company to scan printed or handwritten documents to convert them into digital text that can be edited, searched, and stored electronically. One of the essential advantages of OCR is that it eliminates the need for manual data entry, a time-consuming task prone to errors and costly mistakes. At the same time, the utilization of OCR offers quick and accurate data extraction from invoices, receipts, and other business documents, making it an ideal way to remarkably improve your business efficiency.

OCR Technology Can Revolutionize Your Workflow Read More »

Using Virtual Reality (VR) in Business

Virtual Reality / [email protected]

With affordable, user-friendly headsets available, businesses are now enthusiastically accepting opportunities created through Virtual Reality (VR). This unique technology is being used in numerous settings and brings several benefits, such as improved communication, increased productivity, and enhanced training capabilities. Allowing employees or customers to “see” themselves or products in places that only exist in the digital world opens their minds to possibilities. It enables them to explore realistic and engaging ways to make informed decisions.

Using Virtual Reality (VR) in Business Read More »

ChatGPT And the Wave Of Advanced Chatbots

Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots / [email protected]

Late 2022 introduced everyone to the newest wave of advanced chatbots, most notably ChatGPT. Chatbots using artificial intelligence (AI) begs us to ask questions about what these advanced chatbots will provide businesses and whether they will reinvent or even replace traditional internet search engines. Trained to interact conversationally, some have dialogue formats that make them competent to answer follow-up questions, admit when they make a mistake, challenge incorrect assumptions, and even reject inappropriate requests. So, while these new human-like chatbots still have room for improvement, this technology is poised to become a game-changer.

ChatGPT And the Wave Of Advanced Chatbots Read More »

Managing Changes to Application Frameworks

Frameworks / [email protected]

As we’ve said before, the only constant in software development is that things will change. And while the most common changes that come to mind are from IOS and Android devices, what is not often considered are changes to your web applications, especially their framework. Without proper planning, you can run into scaling concerns, performance issues, or worse, a completely ruined design because your application won’t compile.

Managing Changes to Application Frameworks Read More »

[email protected]