Content too dynamic to go native? Hybrid Apps might be the answer …

Posted on by Eoin Dunne
Things move quickly in the world of mobile content delivery. Less than a year ago it seemed that publishers faced two routes when it came to developing resources for users to access digitally through their PC, Mac, iPad or Android device: either they chose to go down the mobile-optimised website route (web apps) or they could develop an app (native apps). We outlined the pros and cons of these two approaches in one of our most popular blog pieces of 2010, Publisher choices for mobile delivery – apps vs websites. However, since then a third choice has emerged – and one that looks set to be the future for apps. Continue reading →

Enabling participation in a Shibboleth federation

Posted on by Simon Rees
Shibboleth authentication is increasingly a core library requirement for accessing online products, and enabling Shibboleth access from different countries is a powerful way for publishers to open up new markets for online products. Shibboleth isn’t controlled by one organisation, instead protocols are established in each country by a federation that represents its members. This democratic approach can make things quite complicated.  Especially when it comes to actually enabling users to log in using Shibboleth. Our resident Shibboleth Wizard (actual job title) Simon shares a few thoughts about preparing for a Shibboleth implementation below. Continue reading →