Internet of Things


In 2024, successful innovation requires organisations to target early adopters and align technologies like AI, IoT, and XR with their strategic goals. The five-step business model innovation process—understanding the current model, assessing performance, recognising disruptions, addressing resistance, and implementing changes—guides companies toward sustainable growth. Combining traditional methods, such as acquisitions and innovation labs, with modern collaborative ecosystems involving internal and external innovators fosters a culture of continuous innovation. This approach ensures businesses stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.


Third-party APIs are essential for extending software capabilities, saving time, and reducing costs by integrating functionalities from external providers. They allow businesses to tap into expert knowledge, improve efficiency, and scale with ease. However, risks such as vendor lock-in, security vulnerabilities, and versioning issues need to be managed with best practices, including extensive testing, performance monitoring, and resilient design. APIs also play a crucial role in IoT and various industries, making them key to future software innovation.


Each year, WorkingMouse connects with over a hundred individuals in South East Queensland regarding web and mobile app development. As advisors in this space, we’re often asked about other leading app development companies in the Brisbane area. Some notable competitors include Code Heroes, known for building enterprise apps using Flutter, Appello Software, a global company with expertise in AI and IoT, DreamWalk, famous for their No. 1 App Store rankings and expertise in React Native, App Gurus, offering comprehensive lifecycle development with cross-platform solutions, and Speedwell, specialising in bespoke solutions with Sitecore integration. Each company has its unique strengths, and it’s important to choose the one that best fits your project needs.


A hackathon brings together diverse experts to quickly prototype and pitch solutions. At the Unearthed Hackathon in Brisbane, WorkingMouse and MEC Mining tackled a challenge on sample supply chain custody, creating a GPS-enabled device and real-time tracking system. Using WorkingMouse’s low-code platform, they rapidly developed a solution with over 90,000 lines of code. Their demo showcased a sophisticated system for tracking samples, including GPS tracking and notifications. The weekend highlighted the potential of tech and innovation in mining, supported by Unearthed's drive to advance the industry.

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