From their inception, it was immediately obvious that wearables had immense potential to improve how we interact with medical apps. These sleek and stylish devices could not only make technology more widely accessible, but they could also allow us to understand our own health in a more intimate, digestible way. Dogtown Media has always striven to keep up and innovate with the latest developments in wearable technology. That’s why we’re so excited and honored to announce that we’ve recognized as a top wearable app developer of 2020 by TopDevelopers.co!

Since we opened our doors in 2011, the wearables market has witnessed unprecedented growth. The explosive popularity of these devices has led to countless advancements which now present endless opportunities for augmenting preventative medicine. With that said, it’s safe to say that the days of viewing wearables as mere fitness trackers are over — this technology can give you a comprehensive picture of your health that wasn’t possible only a few years ago.

Wearables unlock insights that allow anyone to take better control of their health. They can also elucidate better ways for medical experts to manage maladies. It’s no exaggeration to say that these benefits are priceless. But this is really just the beginning; we expect wearables to radically expand in functionality and capability over the next few years.

TopDevelopers.co assessed several wearable app developers to identify the pioneers in this field. Ultimately, they had to drastically cut down their list of candidates to companies that demonstrated not only substantial experience in this field but also a proven track record of consistent client satisfaction. We’re extremely proud that our Los Angeles-based development studio made the cut!

Besides being recognized as a top wearable app developer of 2020, Dogtown Media has also had the pleasure of being featured as one of the best B2B service providers in California by Clutch as well as a leading IoT app developer by TopDevelopers.co!

At a time when it has become painfully clear that more medical innovation is sorely needed, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with wearable technology. We’d like to extend our thanks to TopDevelopers.co once again for recognizing our work. We’d also like to thank our clients, team, and community — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Who is TopDevelopers.co?

TopDevelopers.co is a widely respected directory and review platform for B2B IT service providers. They take a neutral approach to analyzing companies. The team of analysts at TopDevelopers.co vets organizations through stringent parameters which ensure that only the most competitive firms, businesses, enterprises, and entrepreneurs are filtered through their process. This helps service seekers find the most appropriate solutions for their needs.

When Dogtown Media first opened its doors in 2011, we knew that wearables were something special; it was immediately obvious that these devices held immense potential for improving how we interact with medical apps and our own health. Since those early days, we’ve striven to keep up and innovate with the latest developments in this technology.

And it appears our hard work is paying off — TopDevelopers.co has recognized Dogtown Media as a leading wearable app developer!

Over the past few years, it’s been a pleasure to watch the growth of the wearables market. The sharp increase in the usage of wearable devices has been accompanied by numerous possibilities being opened up for medicine. This technology is no longer just for simple fitness tracking. Wearables can now give you a holistic perspective of your health.

Such insights enable anyone to take control of their health and shine a light on better ways for doctors to manage medical maladies. These advantages are priceless. But perhaps most surprising is that this is just the tip of the iceberg of what wearables are capable of; expect the features of these devices to expand in a multitude of ways over the next few years.

TopDevelopers.co evaluated numerous wearable app developers to identify the pioneers in this field. Ultimately, they had to trim down their list to organizations with substantial experience in this niche and a long history of consistent client satisfaction. It’s an absolute honor that our Los Angeles-based development studio made the cut!

Besides being dubbed a top wearable app developer, Dogtown Media was also recently named a top U.S. mobile app developer by TopDevelopers.co. We were also fortunate to be lauded as one of California’s leading app developers by Clutch!

At a time where it has become readily apparent that more medical innovation is sorely needed, we’re proud to say that we’ll keep on trying our best to push the boundaries of what’s possible with wearable technology.

Thanks so much to TopDevelopers.co for recognizing us. We’d also like to thank our clients, team, and community — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Who is TopDevelopers.co?

TopDevelopers.co is a widely respected directory and review platform for B2B IT service providers. They take a neutral approach to analyzing companies. The team of analysts at TopDevelopers.co vets organizations through stringent parameters which ensure that only the most competitive firms, businesses, enterprises, and entrepreneurs are filtered through their process. This helps service seekers find the most appropriate solutions for their needs.

The last month has been an absolute whirlwind for Dogtown Media. Not only were we chosen as a winner of the third annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense Innovation Challenge, but we got to present our solution at NITEC18 last week!

Read on to learn about Battlefield One, our unique solution, and how innovators around the world are coming together to keep NATO’s technology on the cutting-edge.

A Competition to Catalyze Innovation

The Defense Innovation Challenge is a competition hosted by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency. It was created to foster innovative technological solutions that could address some of the biggest problems facing NATO. This challenge and NITEC, an annual three-day tech summit, are part of NATO’s largest initiative to modernize its technology since the end of the Cold War!

As Kevin J. Scheid, General Manager of the NCI Agency, puts it: “We are seeking to broaden engagement with innovative technology drivers as NATO undergoes its largest technological modernization in decades.” Open to small and medium enterprises as well as all academic institutions from all 29 NATO Nations, the contest is generally “aimed at accelerating transformational, state-of-the-art technology solutions from small businesses and academia in support of NATO C4ISR and cyber capabilities.”

This year’s challenge focused on digital innovation, specifically in areas such as natural language processing, utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) for security, autonomous sensors, and mobile app development for both defense and government organizations. We’re extremely proud and honored to be picked as winners of the “Mobile Apps for Defense Users” category!

An Event to ‘Expand the Ecosystem’

NITEC is organized by NATO, the NCI Agency, and the Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany. With well over 600 world leaders in attendance, the event serves as an opportunity for leaders in tech, politics, security, and military sectors to examine and address the current technological obstacles that NATO faces.

This year’s summit, NITEC18, was held in Berlin, Germany, from May 22nd to the 24th. Its theme was ‘NATO’s Digital Endeavour: Expanding the Ecosystem’. Winners of this year’s Defense Innovation Challenge were invited to receive their awards and showcase their solutions to the NATO leaders and stakeholders in attendance.

We knew we couldn’t miss this event. So we sent Marc Fischer, our CEO and part-time digital nomad, all the way from our HQ for development in Los Angeles to Berlin, Germany.

All of the Action in Berlin

From the beginning of the first day, NITEC18 was non-stop action. The three days of the event were comprised of discussion sessions, workshops, and presentations aimed at revamping NATO to be prepared for the digital age. One of Marc’s favorite parts was the conference kickoff at Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defense.

This was a great chance to meet and mingle with a plethora of people from different walks of life. Government officials from all 29 NATO Nations and many more organizations got the opportunity to have candid one-on-one discussions with thought leaders from pioneers like Boeing, Belkin, and Airbus.

After the kickoff, a variety of workshops were given. They touched upon important topics like successful project bidding, NATO procurement procedures, and commercialization of products. Similarly, the presentations that followed afterward were also full of valuable information. Speakers included Thomas B. Modly, the Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy; Roger Krone, the CEO of Leidos; and Erich Staudacher, General Manager of AFCEA Europe.

While the events of NITEC ran the gamut in terms of variety, they were all laser-focused on one objective: innovation. Particularly, how do we bring new types of technologies to one of the most respected military forces in the world? Parts of NATO’s bureaucracy, a system formed during World War II, are in dire need of an update. International threats have not rested on their laurels; neither can NATO. Creating value for this international coalition that has defended the freedom of many countries across the world was undoubtedly the main focus of the event.

Battlefield One

While there were plenty of potential show-stealers, Marc’s favorite moment from NITEC18 was presenting Dogtown Media’s winning solution of the Defense Innovation Challenge to hundreds of leaders from around the world. After blending elements of IoT development, encryption, and wearables, we came up with Battlefield One, a solution that optimizes the battlefield performance of soldiers.

Battlefield One boils down to a wearable device and a paired, secure mobile app. Basically, a soldier wears the wearable device, which allows for his/her health to be monitored remotely in real-time. The soldier can send out an encrypted distress signal if things begin to look dire. This signal allows for a medic to be deployed to their location and administer life-saving treatment in the event of an emergency.

The current wearable prototype is equipped with sensors and scheduling mechanisms to ensure that wellness parameters like hydration are kept at safe levels. Battlefield One was designed to be used out in the field, either for training purpose or for real battle scenarios. There is still room on the wearable to include other sensors or equipment, depending on your particular needs.

Like any work-in-progress, there are still many factors and variables to attend to before Battlefield One reaches a final release iteration. NITEC18 served as a wonderful chance to gather great feedback and learn about awesome opportunities to bring Battlefield One to fruition and test it out on the field or maybe even commercialize it. No concrete plans have been set in stone, but there sure are a seemingly infinite number of possibilities in store for Battlefield One.

We’d like to take one last moment to thank NATO and the NCI Agency for choosing us as winners of the Defense Innovation Challenge and inviting us to NITEC18. It was an unforgettable experience, and it’s made us more excited than ever for the future of digital innovation.

For teens, the arrival of August means that the school year is fast approaching, and tech manufacturers are offering an interesting collection of affordable wearable devices. Here’s a run-down of some of the hottest items on the market:

• Smartwatches. Manufacturers like Martian and Pebble Steel have introduced smartwatches that allow users to get phone notifications and run apps. These sleek timepieces are available in a wide range of designs, colors and layouts, with very affordable price tags. The Moto 360 is also a noteworthy entrant in the smartwatch market, offering more advanced features and Android connectivity.
• Fitness and sleep trackers. Linking with your smartphone, the Jawbone Up24 tracks sleep and fitness habits, giving users access to a wide range of data and metrics that can help students perform their best in the classroom and on the sports field.
• Fitness jewelry. The Misfit Shine is a perfect example of a unique type of smart fitness tracker that doubles as a piece of jewelry. This handy device looks like a regular band or neck pendant, but offers advanced fitness tracking features and waterproof durability.

If you’re a Bluetooth mobile app developer, the wearables market is a key vertical that merits close attention. Industry analysts have been predicting for years that it would soon explode, and with wireless technologies improving at an unprecedented pace, the future may finally have arrived. As this market continues to expand and grow, more and more opportunities will be available to forward-thinking software developers.

An iPhone app developer in Boston can also win big by paying close and careful attention to Apple’s upcoming line of wearable devices. Industry pundits believe that the iWatch is only the beginning, and that Apple will continue to aggressively expand in the wearables vertical as it seeks to secure a majority share of this burgeoning market.