Supporting Businesses in Wales through Creative App Development

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A significant advantage of being based in South Wales is the close proximity to leading universities such as the University of South Wales Centre of Excellence in Mobile Applications and Services, which continues to push the boundaries of mobile development. We are looking forward to collaborating further with CEMAS to continue to attract highly talented individuals, and working closely with them on research and development projects. Will Jones, President EMEA Monitise

Introduction
It is my great pleasure to present this booklet describing our innovative support programme that aims at inspiring Welsh businesses to adopt and develop the latest mobile technologies and in particular mobile apps. The idea of CEMAS started in 2007, where through my own experience of starting a new company as well as interaction with a large number of small and medium size companies, I recognised that this new, innovative and fast moving sector requires new and innovative methods with which companies in Wales could be supported. The concept and programme matched the vision of the Welsh Government through the Welsh European Funding Office who partly funded the project. The innovative support CEMAS offers today spans from awareness raising about the latest developments in mobile technologies and apps and the opportunities they bring, to the support in defining the best product specification for the business, to de-risking the product development and finally helping to market and protect the IPR of the product. The first achievement was the formation of an excellent team of talented people who found a fertile environment to develop and flourish at CEMAS benefiting from the support of the excellent research environment at the University of South Wales. The results achieved so far are highlighted in this booklet and the accompanying inserts that demonstrate a range of products developed for SMEs in Wales and give a true testimony of the success of the programme. CEMASs mission and vision is clear: innovation with businesses for businesses in Wales. I sincerely hope that you can become a partner with us and help in achieving this vision. Professor Khalid Al-Begain Director, CEMAS

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What We Do
Development
CEMAS specialise in custom, native mobile app development for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Wales. Our business support programme offers app development on the following platforms: iOS Android Windows Mobile We have developed Apps for all sectors of the Welsh economy including health, education, tourism, agriculture, engineering, games and entertainment.

Quality Control & Testing

We have a dedicated QC and testing team focused on the efficient management of project timescales as well as providing rigorous testing to ensure that the final product is of the highest quality.

Business Support
We enjoy building strong relationships with our clients and our dedicated Project Team support clients through every stage of the project, from development, design, testing and through to protecting the IP and launching the product.

Design
We offer creative design solutions for your mobile app and can help clients with the following: Complete Design Strategy UX Evaluation UI Design Graphical Design

The team has supported me with patience and understanding throughout this project. As an end user, not an app designer, I had no idea what would be involved but they made everything simple. Chris Manley, Director Lepidapp
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CEMAS Support Programme

The programme allows eligible SMEs based in the convergence area of Wales (areas highlighted in yellow on the map) to access the broad development resources available at CEMAS.
We will undertake a feasibility assessment, support with creating specification, perform research when needed and create the mobile app for eligible companies and help upload the product to the relevant app store. We also offer additional support for businesses who would like to register and protect any form of IPR relating to their product. Additionally, qualifying SMEs are able to receive a range of support from CEMAS which includes free attendance at our events including seminars, workshops, awareness sessions and meetings with the Project Team. To qualify for the CEMAS Support programme your company would need to be based within one of the following Unitary Authority Areas (highlighted in yellow on the map). The company would also need to qualify as a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), defined by the European Union as: Less than 250 employees Turnover of less than 50 million Euros or Balance sheet total less than 43 million Euros SME not more than 24% owned by a non  SME or public sector organisation For further details on criteria and stages of the project please get in touch with the team at CEMAS who will be able to provide more in-depth information. t: 01443 654265 e: cemas@southwales.ac.uk

The knowledge, skill and experience of the CEMAS team has been invaluable in enabling the Welsh Archaeological Trusts to realise their aspirations for an app. Louise Austin, Dyfed Archaeological Trust

The app has allowed my business to reach out to a global marketplace via the Google Play store. It has enhanced the company brand and image at home and overseas. David Messruther, Director CToolz

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CEMAS Mobile Innovation Network (MINe)

The CEMAS MINe Network organises events, workshops and networking opportunities to support and facilitate the success of SMEs using mobile technology in Wales.
The aim of the network is to give like-minded people fromthe UK and internationally, opportunities to network, foster new ideas and find commercial opportunities through mutual collaboration. The network is free to join and gives companies access to support organisations, business development organisations, professional services, software houses, academics and others who have an interest in supporting new businesses in Wales. The events hosted by CEMAS through the MINe Network are free to attend or exhibit at and aim to showcase and promote talent within the mobile and digital sector in Wales, as well as hosting free business support and awareness sessions for small and Medium enterprises, or those looking to set up a new business or develop a mobile application product. If you would like to join the network you can sign up on the MINe page on our website or email CEMAS for more information.

 t was our first time as an exhibitor and we will most I definitely be back next time (or other shows)! We found that there was a healthy mix of industry professionals and interested parties that were able to freely mix with each other and a good variety of topics and testimonies being shared, a very successful show from our point of view. Well done to you and your staff at CEMAS. Dan Clemo, Managing Partner Sugar Creative Studios

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Keep in Touch
To keep up to date with CEMAS news and events you can sign up for the newsletter at: cemas.mobi/about/cemas-newsletter t: 01443 654265 e: cemas@southwales.ac.uk www.cemas.mobi Centre of Excellence in Mobile Applications and Services Professor Khalid Al-Begain, Director Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science University of South Wales, Pontypridd (Cardiff) CF37 1DL, Wales, UK

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