In the development of modern environments, programs and solutions for everyday life in business, there are a variety of possibilities but also challenges.
“Digitalization is not an IT project—it is a business strategy.”
– Björn Groenewold, Managing Director, Groenewold IT Solutions
> Key Takeaway: Web apps are suitable when cross-platform access without installation is desired, the application primarily displays and processes data, and fast iteration cycles matter more than native performance.
For offline functionality and device access, native or hybrid apps remain the better choice.
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References and further reading
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The following independent references complement the topics in this article:
- Bitkom – German digital industry association
- German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
- European Commission – Digital strategy
- MDN Web Docs (Mozilla)
- W3C – World Wide Web Consortium
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About the author
Managing Director of Groenewold IT Solutions GmbH and Hyperspace GmbH
For over 15 years Björn Groenewold has been developing software solutions for the mid-market. He is Managing Director of Groenewold IT Solutions GmbH and Hyperspace GmbH. As founder of Groenewold IT Solutions he has successfully supported more than 250 projects – from legacy modernisation to AI integration.
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