Mobile Applications and GeolocationThis dissertation will access the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile applications to capture geolocation data and customer data, and quickly upload them to a processing server without whether users have to use a desktop system. I will assess the benefits realized by consumers through the ability to access their own data through mobile applications. I will look at the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices due to the small screen size. I will describe the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, i.e. iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone or Android. I will explain how mobile applications require high availability because end users must have continuous access to IT and IT systems. I will discuss ways to provide high availability. Finally, I'll discuss how mobile devices are subject to hacking at a higher rate than non-mobile devices, as well as methods to make mobile devices more secure. Mobile computing and social networks The question of how mobile applications manage to capture the data and tools of customers who use geolocation technology, must start with the overall situation of the use of smartphone applications and the specific processes carried out in relationship with mobile devices. By 2020, mobile device usage and user data collection applications are predicted to represent more than three billion mobile devices performing 450 billion mobile transactions per year across the web. (Apple, 2013) (Google, 2013) The current set of projections for 2020 is based on future trends in the mobile market and relies on the large number of companies taking note and preparing to use applications mobiles using geolocation. ...... middle of paper ......ed from www.bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.comwww.usnews.com. (2013). Retrieved from www.usnews.com: www.usnews.comAttractions, IA (2013). Iaapa.org. Retrieved from Iaapa.org: www.Iaapa.orgCockerell, L. (2012). Retired, Executive Vice President of Operations, Walt Disney World Resort. (M. Fafard, Interviewer)Eckwilen, S. (2013). Senior Scientific Systems Disney Programmer. (J. Rosensteel, interviewer)Genix, J. (2012). Responsible for entertainment. (J. Rosensteel, interviewer)Green, G. (2012). Leader in Disney's Animal Kingdom entertainment. (J. Rosensteel, interviewer)Hayes, P. (nd). Responsible for operations. (J. Rosensteel, interviewer)Michael Fafard, I. (2013). Certified International Attractions Director. (J. Rosensteel, interviewer)Walt Disney Company. (2012). Walt Disney Company. Excerpt from Walt Disney Company: www.disney.com