SJC Web Design LLC and Tony Scotti Associates have produced an iPhone and iTouch applications (Apps). The first App is “Driving Techniques Tips”, and is taken from Tony Scotti’s book “Driving Techniques”.

The first App is for the general driving audience and covers, Backing Up, Braking, Driver Fatigue, Driving In Inclement Weather, Merging, Night Driving Passing and Road Rage to name a few.  

If you are interested in the App and have an iPhone or Touch go to the iTunes store and type in Driving Techniques and it will come up.

In the upcoming months we will be producing Apps for security professionals related to Security Driving and Executive Protection , and more Apps for the general driving public including A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Driving.

What is an "App."
You may have seen the Apple iPhone commercials on TV showing you a finger clicking on these small little images that open widgets that let you see your latest Fed Ex shipment, the NY Times home page, your email inbox to name a few.  These widgets are called iPhone applications or Apps for short. Some of these Apps are made by Apple and are packaged on the iPhone but the majority of the Apps are made by third party developers. Some developers are large companies, but most are from small companies or individuals.

Once an App is made by a developer it is posted to iTunes - Apple’s storefront for music and Apps. As of June 8th 2009 there are over 50,000 Apps posted on iTunes Store for download. Some are free, some you have to pay for. Prices range from .99 cents to as high as $49.99. Most Apps are games but there are quite a lot of Apps that are useful tools for everyday use.

The iPhone for Security Professionals
Every security professional needs to have a PDA and a Phone. If you are using a cell phone and a note pad you definitely need to upgrade. The iPhone should be something you seriously look at. Why? Here are some good reasons to go with the iPhone; you have an 80 GB (or more) laptop at your disposal that fits into the palm of your hand. I don’t think Blackberry can say that. Even better, Apple lowered its price for the basic iPhone package to $99.

Here are a few other reasons to think about:

1. First and foremost it is a Phone. If you are not a fan of the main carrier AT&T the iPhone will soon be available on other carriers.
2. GPS positioning is built into the iPhone, you simply select the Map widget and it will show you where you are and you can punch in where you want to go.
3. The Apps. In the iTunes store there is a plethora of Apps that are useful everyday tools such as language dictionaries, To do lists and guides just to a few. All at your fingertips. Think of it this way.  Say the boss wants to know where the closest bank or dry cleaner is: With two pushes of button and 10 seconds later you know the answer.
4. Apple Updates. Apple has quite a few updates that produce more and more features. Apple just released the 3.0 software update that allows you to: copy and paste, voice memos, improved calendar, enhanced stock application just to name a few. I can guarantee (I can’t reveal my sources) that Apple is already working on 3.1.

iPhone/iTouch Design
As of April of 2009 there have been one billion, yes billion, apps downloaded , that is a rate of approximately 3 million a day, and the number is increasing at an exponential rate.

SJC Web Design LLC is one of those small companies that have just started into the iPhone App development industry. We cater specifically to the professional security industry and are working on several Apps. Currently we are working with Tony Scotti Associates developing Applications related to driving. We love a challenge so if you have an idea for iPhone App send us email and we would be happy to speak with you about it.