August 2017 Newsletter

Live Webinar: Migrating from Photon to Qt

Looking to upgrade software from an existing Photon system to Qt? Join us on September 14 and learn the differences and similarities between the Photon and Qt application development platforms and how you can migrate. Register Now >>

Welcome to ICS' August Newsletter

This month’s edition is packed with resources to make an impact on your product design and development. For instance, if you’re still using Photon and looking to make the switch to Qt, be sure to catch our live webinar Migrating from Photon to Qt on September 14. Our host shares his unique perspective as one of Photon's developers.

This month we also provide insight on the business of UX and explain how a UX-first approach can deliver big for your business. (If you’re in California in September, be sure to check out our free half-day workshops on the topic.)

Finally, check out our other Qt and QML blogs and resources, including a newly updated QML Quick Reference Guide for Qt 5.9.

Mark Hatch, COO, ICS

The Business of UX Workshop

Join us for complimentary half-day workshops in San Diego, CA (September 19) and Irvine, CA (September 20) that will leave you with an understanding of the business of UX and a new approach to product planning. Register Now >>

Qt 5.9 QML Quick Reference

Our QML quick reference guide, covering the most common QML modules, the basic QML syntax and types, command line options for the QML-related tools and QML environment variables, has been updated for the newest Qt release. Download Now >>

On-Demand Webinar Series: Best Practices in Qt Quick/QML

Explore the best of QML for mobile, embedded and desktop in our four-part webinar series. Download Now >>

Training: Programming with Qt for Embedded Devices

September 18 - 22, Sunnyvale, CA
This hands-on, five-day course teaches participants how to use Qt and Qt Quick to develop modern applications for embedded systems and touchscreens. Enroll Now >>

Developer's Bag of Tricks Part 1: Debuggers

In this ongoing series, we'll share some of the of tools our team finds indispensable for development, testing and debugging. Read More >>

Raspberry Pi News Roundup

Stay up-to-date on developments relevant to the Raspberry Pi community. Read More >>

How Attractive User Experiences Deliver Unexpected Payoffs

Humans are driven by what they find attractive. That’s why product development teams should prioritize appealing UX. Read More >>

How to Choose Between Realities for the Best Immersive Experience

Creating an interactive game? Read this non-technical overview of VR, AR, and large-format touchscreen experiences. Read More >>

Programming with Qt for Desktops

September 25 – 29, Waltham, MA
This introduction to Qt programming primarily focuses on using Qt Widgets and associated development tools, such as Qt Designer and Qt Creator. Students experience the challenges of cross-platform development with exercises that involve porting applications from Windows to MacOS. Enroll Now >>

Upcoming Events

CppCon — September 24 – 29, Bellevue, WA

Stop by ICS' table at CppCon 2017, the annual, week-long face-to-face gathering for the entire C++ community. The conference is organized by the C++ community for the community. Learn More >>

American Medical Device Summit — October 4 – 5, Chicago, IL

ICS joins the Qt Company at the American Medical Device Summit, an event that provides insights and strategies to enhance the professional development of executives involved in the design, development and manufacturing of medical devices. Learn More >>

Qt World Summit — October 10 – 12, Berlin, Germany

ICS is a gold sponsor at the upcoming Qt World Summit, which is returning to Berlin for its 14th occurrence. We will bring our expertise to the event by providing a full-day pre-conference training on UX Design for Embedded Devices, as well as technical sessions. Learn More >>

UX Next — October 30 – 31, Palo Alto, CA

ICS brings deep user experience expertise to UX Next 2017, the brand-new event from the creators Internet of Things World. The event showcases the evolution and future direction of service enablement. Learn More >>