from a few weeks to a few hours.. “The steps to develop apps include modeling/designing in Excel using the existing functions (users can also define custom cells to capture images, GPS, barcode etc by just naming the cells in Excel); uploading the file into the XLapp Server, which will convert it into an app, and sharing the app via Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp or email. XLapp supports all leading smartphone OS and is available for free download from the respective app stores. With one click, the apps developed with XLapp can also be social-media enabled. XLapp works on the ‘freemium model’, in which the basic app is free but users pay for reports, technical support and analytics. The app also comes in a premium version for large enterprises, which will support offline apps and private hosting services. The app can be used to include capturing data: lead form and surveys; calculation: premium calculator and work order estimates, and other content: catalogues and price lists. The app is targeted at the banking, insurance, capital markets and retail verticals. P People are more comfortable with using mobile apps but most business processes continue to be in Excel. With the number of smartphone users growing exponentially, it has become increasingly important for businesses to enable these processes on mobile. With cloud-based service XLApp, anyone can develop a mobile app, at the fastest time possible.