The 33rd annual South by Southwest conferences took Austin, Texas by storm from March 8th through March 17th, 2019. If you missed this year’s SXSW panels, activations, and festivities—we’ve got you covered. These are the top technology events and trends we noticed at this year’s SXSW, which may very well set the stage for what to expect in tech the rest of this year. Tech regulation is up for debate Does the technology industry need more regulation to improve competition and protect consumers? This question was poised in more ways than one throughout SXSW. At a time...

Hiring software developers is one of the greatest challenges organizations will face in 2019. In highly competitive tech-centric cities, it often feels like there is not enough tech talent to go around. The truth is, there isn’t. Enola Labs has proven success in hiring senior engineers when we have the need. In fact, we have even helped our clients to build the engineering teams they require to scale their business. If your business is struggling to hire technical talent, our engineer-led staff augmentation may be the answer to your hiring woes. How do we do it? We have a diverse...

Why Migrate to AWS? It’s 2019 and your company should be leveraging all that AWS has to offer. This year, shift focus from maintaining infrastructure to optimizing operational efficiency and delivering business functionality. Enola Labs can be there to help you every step of the way on your migration to cloud journey. The Challenge Many companies know they should be leveraging cloud services. The challenge lies in a few areas, including defining the best cloud services to leverage. and planning for the migration to ensure business services are not interrupted. The Solution Hire an AWS consulting services partner. With meticulous...

2018 is coming to a close. To wrap up the year, here are the latest headlines in tech you need to know. 1. Apple Announces $1 Billion Austin, TX Campus In an announcement that took the city by surprise, Apple will be adding a $1 Billion campus to Austin, Texas. The campus could eventually employ over 15,000 people. It is expected to be built very close to the existing Apple offices in the city, expanding the tech giant’s footprint in North Austin. 2. Google Launches AI Project to Screen for Diabetic Eye Disease An Artificial Intelligence project that will aim to screen for diabetic eye...

As planning for software projects is already in full swing for the new year, it is important to be mindful of trends that are sure to impact software development. These trends for 2019 aren’t coming out of the blue, in fact, they have been quickly gaining steam in the industry over the past years. In 2019 these trends will be more impactful than ever, meaning it is vital to consider them for any software build. As always, feel free to reach out to the team at Enola Labs if you have any questions! 1. Emphasis on Cybersecurity If you paid any attention...

The top tech news stories and breakthroughs of the month. 1. AWS adds controls to block public access to S3 Mismanaged Amazon S3 buckets are a known cause of data leaks in AWS. To curb these leaks, AWS has just this month added a security control to block public access to S3 buckets. This control features four security settings for administrators to choose from depending on their security needs. 2. Netflix to test a cheaper mobile-only plan Netflix is now testing a cheaper, mobile-only plan that would allow subscribers to watch content solely from their smartphone. 60% of Netflix subscribers use the mobile...

The top 5 tech news stories and breakthroughs of the month. 1. Facebook is Reportedly Searching for a Cybersecurity Company After a major security breach, Facebook is reportedly preparing to make a large acquisition of a cybersecurity company. This breach is believed to have compromised over 29 million users’ personal data. As users become more wary of how companies are using their personal data, particularly Facebook, the social media network knows it needs to invest big in protecting users. 2. China Requiring End of Anonymity in Blockchain China famously does not allow Bitcoin trading at any capacity, but the government is now enacting even...

Clutch, the online ratings and review firm based in Washington, D.C., amalgamates client testimonials, case studies, and objective quantitative information to more accurately and effectively represent the landscape of a series of sectors. Leading its category, Clutch is trusted because it more honestly and thoroughly evaluates clients than any other B2B ratings and reviews firm. Enola Labs was fortunate to have recently been named among the top mobile app developers in Texas by Clutch. But nobody gets an award like that without big support—nay, unwavering dedication—from their clients. At Enola Labs, we’ve got all that...

As costs of healthcare continue to rise, innovators continue to ask how technology can play a role in improving people’s lives. This year’s Austin Startup Week featured a Health Tech Track sponsored by Health Tech Austin and focused on several different health topics. “Your Health is Your Wealth” zeroed in on not only how health tech can lead to a healthier population, but also the issues and ethics around selling health data. Here are some of the main insights we gained from the event. The Cost of Poor Health Panel moderator Mary Ann Roser, long-time medical writer for...

The top 5 tech news stories and breakthroughs of the month. 1. New iPhone Models Released, but Apple Watch Stole the Show It seems like avid Apple users have become bored with the newest iPhone upgrades and are a lot more excited about what the new Apple Watch Series 4 has to offer. The Apple Watch has become the best-selling watch in the world, and the newest model boasts innovative features such as a larger screen and built-in EKG scanner. 2. Top Mistakes to Avoid When Migrating to Cloud With 83% of enterprise workloads expected to be in the cloud by 2020, cloud migration is easily...