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We Support Local, Especially in Times of Crisis

We love the community we are a part of, so we are supporting our local small businsses during the pandemic of COVID-19. Here are some of our favorite tips.

Tips for Building Camaraderie While Working Remotely

We asked some of our Rocketeers how they are relying on technology to build camaraderie while working from home and these are some of our favorites

10 Apps We Can’t Live Without While Working From Home

Bottle Rocket employees highlight ten apps that we can't live without while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Letter from our Founder & CEO on the Eve of our 12th Anniversary

On the eve of our 12th anniversary, Calvin Carter shares just a few beliefs that have shaped us, guided us and remind us daily of why we do what we do.

Watch Out For These 13 Cloud Computing Trends On The Horizon

Forbes Technology Council members share what they see on the horizon for cloud computing. See their top cloud trend predictions.

Technology and Software: Riding the Disruptive Wave of Gen Z

Business Chief sits down with Calvin Carter, CEO of Bottle Rocket to discuss how the technology and software industry is being disrupted by Generation Z.

Netflix’s next challenge – Retaining the Connected Customers

Calvin Carter, CEO of Bottle Rocket, discusses how having an online presence is no longer enough to retain Connected Customers'

Walmart Cautions on Slower Online Sales Growth as Digital Transformation Proves Challenging

Walmart Inc. is bracing itself for slower online sales growth for the year. Despite ongoing e-commerce challenges and its high-stakes rivalry with Amazon, some experts remain optimistic in Walmart and expect to see its digital initiatives pay off in the long run.

Elite Vacation Club Exclusive Resorts Launches Members-Only Mobile App

Club Members Have Access to Luxury Vacations--and the World--at Their Fingertips Exclusive Resorts, the World's Elite Private Vacation Club, has launched a Members-only mobile application, The Club, creating a new and easy way to connect with Exclusive Resorts' service teams, plan future vacations, and enter personal travel preferences so every trip can be uniquely tailored […]

1,000 Entrepreneurs: Calvin Carter on Building Apps for the World’s Biggest Companies

Calvin Carter has taken his company to the forefront of creating digital experiences. From its first customer, NPR, to the likes of Disney, American Express and Chick-fil-A, Bottle Rocket has created mobile and web applications for some of the most well-known companies in the world.

13 Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Wearable Apps

To help businesses be aware of what theyÕre getting into, 13 members ofÊForbes Technology CouncilÊdiscuss how companies can avoid costly mistakes when designing and developing wearable tech.

Why shortcuts lead to failure: Lessons from app disaster in Iowa caucus

Quality control and standard software dev process could have prevented extended delays in reporting the results of the 2020 Iowa Caucus. Here are the lessons to take away from the mistakes the Iowa Democratic Party made and advice on how to avoid a similar disaster.

14 Ways Tech Team Leaders Can Help Their Staff Overcome Burnout

14 experts from Forbes Technology Council discuss the best strategies that tech team leaders can implement to help their members deal with burnout.

Meet the Future 50: North Texas Innovators and Disruptors You Need to Know

Amy Czuchlewski, SVP of Technology is named one of the The Future 50 by Dallas Innovates.

Calvin Carter Talks to Hispanic MPR Podcast About Fortune 500 Companies Going Bankrupt

Calvin Carter, CEO and Founder, talks to Elena del Valle from Hispanic Marketing and Public Relations Website and Podcast about Fortune 500 Companies Going Bankrupt.

2020 Trends: The Connected Lifestyle is Here, Are You Ready?

AWE, Bottle Rocket's TVE platform, named a finalist in Cablefax Digital Awards for best TV Everywhere Technology (Vendor) category.

Rajesh Midha Appointed Chief Strategy & Operating Officer at Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket announced the appointment of Rajesh Midha to the position of Chief Strategy & Operating Officer effective immediately.

Calvin Carter Speaks to Yahoo! Finance About the 2020 Retail Outlook

Our CEO,ÊCalvin Carter, joinsÊSeana SmithÊonÊYahoo! FinanceÊTheTickerÊto discuss the 2020 outlook for retail after a record number of stores shut their doors last year.

Podcast: End-to-end Digital Transformation Services With Bottle Rocket

Some of these barely made an appearance at the conference, but we think they're some of the most exciting updates yet.

Calvin Carter Recognized for fourth year in a row as one of Dallas’ Top 500

Every year since 2017, our fearless leader, Calvin Carter has been recognized and 2020 is no different.

D CEO Magazine Announces Amy Czuchlewski is a Finalist for CIO/CTO of the Year Award for 2020

D CEO Magazine recognizes local leaders with its annual Innovation Awards nominations. This program honors leaders who are helping to make Dallas-Fort Worth a hub for innovation.

Calvin Carter and Chris Viscito are set to speak at upcoming Capital One Beyond Summit

Calvin Carter is set to share the stage for a customer experience panel alongside industry leaders to discuss how they have each created digital products or ecosystems that are delightful, frictonless and personalized.

Amy Czuchlewski Honored at this year’s Technology Ball gala with Luminary Award

Bottle RocketÕs own SVP, Technology was honored at the annual Technology Ball gala with the organizations first ever Women in Technology Luminary Award.Ê

Amy Czuchlewski to represent Bottle Rocket at 2020 MAKERS conference

Selected as one of this yearÕs MAKERS in the category of GROUNDBREAKER, Amy will represent Bottle Rocket and our parent company Ogilvy at the upcoming event in February, 2020.

WWDC 2019 Keynote Recap: This is Only the Beginning

The SPG app has been shortlisted in the 2016 GSMA's Global Mobile Awards in the Best Use of Mobile for Travel, Leisure & Hospitality category

Behind the Scenes: How Two North Texas Companies Are Reshaping the Pet Industry

Disrupting industries with the latest technological digital transformations is what we do best. We helped Animal Supply Company do just that. See how we did it.

Two To-Do’s and a Word of Caution for Brands from Google I/O 2019

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it - does it make a sound? If a feature is added and nobody can find it - does it exist?

Dallas Agency Reports Record Growth and More Robust Market Offerings

Bottle Rocket is laying a sustainable foundation for its future while advancing its ability to provide comprehensive solutions that help clients.

Creating Preeminent Experiences for the Connected Lifestyle

Digitally enabled experiences have created new norms across all industries. Calvin Carter talks about how to let your company stand out among the noise. See what he says here.

Bottle Rocket Wins Top Honors in Innovation at Tech Titans 2018 Gala

At the Tech Titans 18thåÊAnnual Awards Gala, Bottle Rocket took home the award for Most Innovative Company, the organization's top honors for innovative companies underåÊ$200 millionåÊin revenue in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Animal Supply Company Releases B2B Mobile App

Animal Supply CompanyåÊ(ASC) retailers are now able to shop, check inventory and track ordersåÊfrom their smartphones.

Bottle Rocket Recognizes Nine Key Leaders Who Are Making a Difference

Bottle Rocket has recognized nine key leaders who are making a difference with their commitment to technology and innovation. See our leaders here.

Bottle Rocket’s 3rd Annual QA Bootcamp Recap

Every year, the QA team puts on an informative and interactive event for testers outside of the company. Interested participants come from all over DFW to learn about a variety of topics covering the test approach to mobile and connected devices.

Bottle Rocket’s 7th Annual Rocket Science Hackathon

Rumblings of fresh features and tools from WWDC and I/O have subsided, but that doesn't mean we've moved on . Quite the opposite, really.

4 Things Businesses Need to Know from Google I/O 2018

Here are four key things that caught our attention and that we believe will have the greatest impact on business in the next year:åÊGoogle Assistant, App Actions, App Slices, and ML Kit.

Bottle Rocket’s Olympic Hackathon

Bottle RocketÕs developers have been participating in an Olympic-themed hackathon. Read more to find out why we think hackathons are so important.

Bottle Rocket Expands OTT Offering with Amazon Fire TV

Bottle Rocket has launched into new territory again with our first Amazon Fire TV app. WeÕre excited to offer our award-winning services to more devices.

Bottle Rocket Hosts Second Annual QA Bootcamp

Each year, Bottle Rocket hosts a Quality Assurance (QA) Bootcamp, a half-day event covering mobile and connected device application testing.

A Focus on Responsible Design

Accessibility is so important here that we've built accessibility standards into the whole of our business operations, from development to QA

Bottle Rocket QA: How Many Devices Is Too Many?

Testing apps poses an interesting dilemma: Should testing be performed on physical devices, simulators, emulators, or cloud-based devices?

Coca-Cola and Bottle Rocket Shortlisted for Effective Mobile Marketing Award

Coca-Cola Freestyle and Bottle Rocket have made the 2017 Effective Mobile Marketing Awards shortlist in the Most Effective B2C App category.

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