Offline Synchronization for Mobile Applications

App data storage is a key aspect of App development, yet is seldom considered by businesses when planning the development of an iPhone or Android App. Overlooking the way data will be stored and how it will be accessed by the end user can result unforeseen post-development costs. In light of this, it’s imperative that you determine the type of data storage best suited to your App user experience before beginning development.
It turns out that the variety of mobile apps that can benefit from offline features is quite diverse. If you’re in the process of making a platform decision to build a mobile app, it’s a good idea to think through all of the offline possibilities that have been discussed above as part of the process.
Many mobile apps could benefit from working without an Internet connection. Here, we take a look at how offline capabilities affect the decision of developing apps.
In many cases your application may have both client side storage and server side storage and your application will manage the flow of data between the client and server. Many mobile applications are data-centric, and are designed to replace pocket atlases, dictionaries, and references, as well as create new digital pocket references for data that changes dynamically by leveraging technologies that did not exist in these form factors before.
Data Synchronization Needs
• Between the mobile device and service provider [Enterprise Systems]
• Between the device and Personal Area Computer
• With nearby wireless access point (in WiFi connection)
• Another nearby device