

- downloadable mobile or desktop apps – Apple-style app store approach. These apps can make use of externally hosted datasets registered on Knowledge Hub, datasets uploaded to and registered within Knowledge Hub and external datasets not registered on KHub.
- hosted web apps – runs on a server somewhere and the user logs into it via a browser. Knowledge Hub could in principle provide hosting capabilities for this kind of web app as part of a ‘premium’ service to the sector, but demand for this sort of facility will need to be tested with users and stakeholders.
- client-side Javascript mashups, visualisations, apps. Code that is downloaded as part of a web page and runs as Javascript inside the user’s browser.
- Easy to use and trusted conduit of software.
- Download model is widely understood by both consumers and developers of software.
- ‘Mashup’ tools will make it easy for apps to be built and shared by anyone.
- Provides centralised control and value-add including commercial, security, access controls, digital rights.
- Stimulates ideas for compelling new business scenarios and service innovation.

Be First to Comment