Desktop App Development For
IoT Ecosystem
Leverage the Power of Customized Desktop Applications for Your Business Transformation
Desktop applications have carved a niche of their own in the IoT ecosystem. The popularity of desktop applications is primarily due to their ability to access the low-level operating system and hardware architecture of the device for maximum power. Desktop applications are the optimum choice for IoT use cases that mandate the app to manage speed, precision and complexity in the HMI (Human Machine Interface). Desktop apps are also significantly more robust and secure when compared to IoT web apps.
Our experience in the design and development of IoT desktop applications spans more than 14 years. Apart from custom desktop app development from scratch for Windows, Linux and Mac OS platforms, we are also well versed in crafting effective extensible solutions for existing apps.
IoT Desktop App Development Services
HMI/UI Design and Development
- Partnership with customer for design workshops and discussions on use cases/end user analysis
- Assistance in the analysis of the industry for custom development of desktop app features and prototype design
- Wireframe design and development for optimised HMI displaying a large number of parameters
Firmware Design and Development
- Selection of IoT Desktop app development framework based on use cases
- Design and development of customised desktop apps
- Expertise in Agile software development methodology
Integration of Desktop App in IoT Framework
- Partnership in IoT architecture design workshops
- Integration of custom-designed desktop app in the IoT ecosystem
HMI/UI Design and Development
- Partnership with customer for design workshops and discussions on use cases/end user analysis
- Assistance in the analysis of the industry for custom development of desktop app features and prototype design
- Wireframe design and development for optimised HMI displaying a large number of parameters
Firmware Design and Development
- Selection of IoT Desktop app development framework based on use cases
- Design and development of customised desktop apps
- Expertise in Agile software development methodology
Integration of Desktop App in IoT Framework
- Partnership in IoT architecture design workshops
- Integration of custom-designed desktop app in the IoT ecosystem
Tools and Technologies Expertise
- Qt framework based on C++ for cross-platform desktop app development
- .Net WPF for app development for Windows platform and seamless integration with Microsoft products
- Microsoft Winforms for building Windows-based desktop applications
- Qt Open GL for rendering 3D graphics on HMI
- QML based GUI design
- CAN UDS diagnostic tools and CAN IL configuration generation tools for automotive use cases
- Python scripts for unit testing and automation testing
- Deployment of Crash Analysis tools that generate elaborate log files of operation
- Performance optimization of desktop apps
Tools and Technologies Expertise
- Qt framework based on C++ for cross-platform desktop app development
- .Net WPF for app development for Windows platform and seamless integration with Microsoft products
- Microsoft Winforms for building Windows-based desktop applications
- Qt Open GL for rendering 3D graphics on HMI
- QML based GUI design
- CAN UDS diagnostic tools and CAN IL configuration generation tools for automotive use cases
- Python scripts for unit testing and automation testing
- Deployment of Crash Analysis tools that generate elaborate log files of operation
- Performance optimization of desktop apps
Industries We Cater To
Industry 4.0
Automotive
Healthcare
Enterprises/Businesses
Industry 4.0
We are currently engaged in several long-running projects for customized desktop app development. Some of the use cases for which we have extensive experience include testing of high-voltage instruments and quality control applications for Industry 4.0.
Automotive
Leveraging our expertise in the automotive domain, we have been successful in delivering intuitive desktop applications for global automotive customers over the years. Some use cases for desktop applications in this domain include testing electrical components of EVs, evaluating music systems in vehicles, quality control in automobile manufacturing units, etc.
Healthcare
Telemedicine software is a boon for patients living in rural areas or elderly patients who are unable to travel to healthcare centers for treatment. Development of desktop applications for healthcare use cases is an area that we have special focus on.
Enterprises/Businesses
IoT enabled desktop apps can improve operational efficiency and bring about a complete digital transformation of enterprise/business operations. Leverage our experience for your business transformation today.
Our Desktop App Development Approach
Categories
Focus Areas
Involvement in Complete SDLC
Categories
- Creation of standalone desktop-based business software applications
- Upgrade of existing desktop apps
- Client-server application development
- Development of desktop applications processing graphics
Focus Areas
- Prime focus on security and performance optimization of apps
- Upgrade to latest versions of tools and technologies for improved performance
- User-friendly GUI
- Long-term maintenance support
- Continued support for release of new versions
- Development of product documentation and user guides
Involvement in Complete SDLC
- Business Analysis
- Firmware Architecture Design & HMI/UI Design
- Firmware Development & HMI/UI Development
- Quality Assurance
- Long-term Maintenance and Upgrades
Why Choose Embitel as a Partner Desktop Application Development Company?
14+ years of experience in IoT application development across industries
Strategic Technical and Business Consulting expertise
Proven methodologies and knowledge of industry trends/updates
Customer-focused Engagement Model
Expertise in Full Stack IoT Infrastructure design and development
IoT Desktop Application Development FAQs
What are the advantages of using desktop applications in an IoT framework?
Ans.
- Great Performance – When compared to mobile/web applications, desktop applications are far superior in their ability to render greater processing speed through effective use of system memory and hard disk space. Hence, when handling large amount of data per second for an extended period of time, and displaying results in real-time, it is optimum to utilize the power of desktop applications for smooth processing.
- Effective GUI – Another advantage of desktop applications is the availability of large GUI to display multiple device options and readings. This cannot be achieved on apps designed for smaller devices.
- Easy Integrations – Desktop applications can enable deeper integrations with other desktop apps on the system than web-based apps.
- Offline Functionality – Desktop applications include all resources to operate efficiently without an internet data connection.
- Hardware Integration – If the use case demands hardware integration to the workflow, desktop apps are the best choice.
- Better Security Features – When compared to web-based apps, desktop applications are far more secure, as they can run without external resources or connections that pose security threats.
How many years of experience do you have in designing desktop applications using Qt and C++?
Ans. We have vast experience of over a decade in the design and development of desktop applications based on the Qt framework (using C++). Whenever the projects demands, we have supported customers in upgrading their apps to the latest versions of C++ standards and Qt for optimized performance.
Our ability to stay updated on industry trends and adopt cutting-edge technologies in the solutions we deliver is what sets us apart from competition.
What are the use cases of desktop applications in Industry 4.0?
Ans. Our IoT-based desktop applications have been deployed in Industry 4.0. Some of the use cases of these apps include quality control in car manufacturing facilities, security print inspection, bar code reading/character recognition, pharmaceutical industries, robotic applications, etc.
In some projects, we have developed desktop apps that can be used across a wide range of industries. The HMI we developed for these apps enables users to configure parameters based on the industry and use case for customization.
In some projects, we have developed desktop apps that can be used across a wide range of industries. The HMI we developed for these apps enables users to configure parameters based on the industry and use case for customization.
What are the important security aspects to be considered during IoT desktop app development?
Ans. When crafting desktop apps for IoT applications, it is important to consider the encoding and decoding mechanisms for data protection. It is possible to save user configuration files in encrypted format on the hard disk.
When saving the file on the hard disk, standard encryption algorithms are used for data protection.
In some of our long-running projects we have developed separate License Manager modules for generating license files specific to the devices. These files ensure reinforced security as they prevent usage of the app in the absence of access to the license file.
When saving the file on the hard disk, standard encryption algorithms are used for data protection.
In some of our long-running projects we have developed separate License Manager modules for generating license files specific to the devices. These files ensure reinforced security as they prevent usage of the app in the absence of access to the license file.
