Enterprise Mobile Application Capabilities
Computing Devices - Rapidly changing Dynamics
Smart phone overtook
PC sales, including tablets,
desktops, and every kind
of notebook we can think
of Dropping prices, better
hardware and internet
connectivity are making
smart phones true
alternative to the personal
computer The smart
phone is becoming a
mobile business terminal.
Computing Devices - Rapidly changing Dynamics
Android & iOS are
dominating Mobility
market with 85% share in
new Smart phone sales
Wheel of Enterprise Mobility: Market Research
Location
based Survey
Timesheets,
Travel
Track emerging
products, Product
analysis and
recommendations
Sales Force
Automation
Approvals, MIS
Business Challenges : Mobility
Datamatics Solutions
• Secure connectivity
• Data encryption on device
• User authentication
• Device provisioning Remote
data wipe
• Upgrades controlled by central
Administration / App market
• Device monitoring
• Interfaces built for
Integration with multiple
databases
• Integration with legacy
systems
• Hybrid Apps
• Open source frameworks
• Local storage
• Background data
synchronization
Available Options …
Mobile App Development
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Native App Development
Best in class performance, Smooth user experience, Superior access to deviceside capabilities like GPS, camera But High cost of development and
maintenance.
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HTML5 (Web) App Development
Are generalized for multiple platforms and not installed locally but made
available over the Internet through a browser. Performance is not as smooth as
native , less secure and does not leverage every OS feature or API
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Hybrid App Development
Best of both worlds (Native and Web Application). Reduces mobile application
cost and enables access to device-side functionality. . Performance is not as
smooth as native The user experience (performance) is not uniform across
different OS and device models.
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MEAP
Enterprise grade solution framework for scalable, reliable and complex mobility
solutions. Provides synchronization, data wipe, security, scalability , device
monitoring features
Hybrid VS Native
Native
Hybrid ( Web Kit)
Xamarin
Resources/
Cost
Independent app for each
OS.
High Cost.
Generic App for all OS.
Less Costlier as compared to native.
Core L:ibrary is common but UI layer
is independent for each OS ( Native).
High Cost
Ux
Fluid transition and
smooth flow between
screens.
The screen transitions are with
glitches.
Fluid transition and smooth flow
between screens. But it may be little
slow compared to pure Native App.
UI
Native UI with predictable
behavior.
The behavior differs with devices.
Unpredictable behavior at times.
Native UI with predictable behavior.
Device
Rotation
The application adapts
smoothly between portrait
and landscape mode.
The application behavior between
portrait and landscape mode is not
user friendly.
The application adapts smoothly
between portrait and landscape
mode.
IDE
Matured IDE
Maturing IDE with limitations.
Maturing IDE with limitations
(Xamarin Studio or Visual Studio)
Device
properties
Full access to device
capabilities.
Limited access to device
capabilities. Need specific handling
for Android back button.
Full access to device capabilities.
Xamarin Platform
User Interface is Native, while Business Logic is reused across the platforms.
Mobility Solutions Overview
Native Application Development
Hybrid Application Development
MEAP
Web App
development
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Device features
Mobile Application Development
Data exchange with middleware using proprietary protocol.
Direct access
Using
Webservices.
Middleware
Data exchange using specific middleware connectors like
SAP, MySQL, Oracle...
Backend
Approach : Hybrid/Native Survey/Shopper App
Survey Questions Sync / Shopping list & Product database Synchronization
HTTPS
Web service API
Backend server
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User Authentication : Application will establish secured connection with the server using HTTPS and
authenticate with the server.
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Offline Mode : Application will be capable to update/add data and use the previously fetched data
even in absence of network connectivity.
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Data Synchronization : When the network connectivity is resumed, The mobile application will submit
the data to the backend server using Backend web service API.
Approach : MEAP:
based solution
Web service API
Can work event without GRPS/3G
Middleware
• Offline Data Storage
• Data synchronization
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Data synchronization
Remote Wipe
Device Blocking
Device tracking
User Authorization
Location tracking
Geo Fencing
Backend server
Mobien - iNotify
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Robust, scalable and easily configurable
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Out Of the Box Connectors mobilize back office systems, Business Processes.
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It guarantees ‘Always ON’ Real Time, Network Independent Access to your enterprise data.
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Seamless interoperability between heterogeneous IT systems deployed within enterprise with
Service oriented architecture
It also offers standard HTTP connectors and SOAP connectors to enable it to integrate with
various other custom developed back end platforms.
Location tracking.
Mobien - iNotify (Overview)
Increase productivity and effectiveness of merchandising audit
Requirement
Manufacturers need increased visibility into merchandising at a shelf level.
• Is merchandise displayed at correct price? Does the display conform to
planogram?
• Are competitor’s activities impacting promotion success?
• While in-store visual merchandising audits are conducted, labor costs are high
and delays in getting data.
Solution
• The solution is on Android, Symbian & blackberry platform
• With a combination of a mobile app based on iNotify framework, coupled with native mobile
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camera and barcode/ QR code scanning capability,
iNotify improves data collection from the field and transfers to central IT systems faster.
Business benefits
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Improve effectiveness and consistency of promotional activities
Accurate merchandising audits
Ensure Shelf and display compliance
Improve competitive Intelligence
Mobile Panel Management
Requirement
Enabling & managing ad-hoc surveys using smartphones. Managing all consumers (panelist)for
taking ad-hoc surveys.
Job shortlisting by his/her preferenceJobs accessibility by area preferences e.g. within 5 miles from the
residence of the panelist
Jobs meeting minimum threshold of remuneration as preferred by the
panelist
Managing the entire survey right from the notification of jobs to data collection and redemption
of points earned on survey completion.
Short turn-around-time to enable quick deployment of the solution
Solution
• Developed a structured solution using a combination of Web Views and Native Mobile
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application, XML Web Services and Database server with Transact-SQL to provide data in real
time to the device.
Along-with data availability, the native mobile application were able to provide location details
of the mobile application using Native GPS details of the device and thereby filtration of the
data fetched from central server using web views.
Mobile Panel Management
Features
• Device Push Notification- Notifications to the panelist basis their job preference which the panelist can
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chose to accept or reject
Camera Integration- to aid the data collection process and also adding credibility to data.
GPS integration-To identify and facilitate movements of the user, which further can be used for further
analysis.
Survey details: From project briefing to survey completion.
Point Redemption: Facility to redeem points earned on survey completion by panelist.
Benefits
• Real time data collection and panel management.
• Complete control of activities right from push notification to the redemption of survey points for panelist
• With a planned roadmap of execution, Datamatics helped the client to develop the requirement within a
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very short span of time.
Data collected can be used for further analysis
Vehicle Infotainment – Android
Customer: Datamatics Product ( under development)
Requirement
• Vehicle Infotainment service to Passengers in Bus
• Following services should be provided
Solution
• Video Channels
• Music Channels
• Games
• Stops Alerts
• Internet
• MAP
• Developing Android based solution.
• User Interface design is designed to allow children 7 old age people to
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use with ease
Streaming Video & Audio channels from Vehicle server.
GPS tracking & Stop alerts from Vehicle servers to all Tables on the bus.
Business benefits
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Brand value,
Differentiator for BUS operator (USP)
Better user experience
Increased revenue via advertisements
Implementation of Launch Pad on i-OS and Android/Tablets
Requirement
• To implement Launch Pad on i-OS and Android platform
• The Smartphone MMI is a light version of the “Launch Pad” desktop MMI
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for Satellite UT terminals
The functionalities selected for implementation viz. Data Connection,
Contacts and SMS are supported
Solution
• Datamatics prototype implementation of the solution is on i-OS as well
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as on Android OS
POC approved by the client, GUI look & feel of the Desktop environment
is preserved in Lite implementation to provide same experience to the
users
Launch Pad MMI – Lite with Contacts, SMS and Data Connection features
was implemented
Business benefits
• Provide satellite connectivity through personal gadgets
• Ease of transmitting data through personal communicators
• Increase revenue through bandwidth utilization
AMR – Mobile Meter Reader : Win Mobile, Android, iOS
Customer: Is a one of the prominent player in Energy distribution & Management
Requirement:
• Automating the utility meter reading & sending it to Enterprise Data servers over GPRS link.
• Empowering the users to manage their own energy needs – secured access to
enterprise data
Solution
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Middleware
Developed on multi-platform that uses Barcode Reader to read the meter ID
The meter reading is entered along with the meter reading image for validation
Batches meter reading and sends the encrypted data in bursts to conserve power
Back-end application generates different kinds of reports for use for the IT support division
Back-end application generates different views that user can see based on his consumption
and manage his consumption
• A middleware was developed to interface between different kinds of hand sets through
adaptors and backend system
• The middleware was also responsible for data synchronization between Enterprise app and
mobile unit
Enterprise Applications
Mobile Ticket Office Machine – Win-Mobile and WinCE
Customer: A global provider of Automated Fare collection Systems to transportation
authorities worldwide
Requirement
• Extend Enterprise AFC to Wireless mobile based Ticket Office Machine (TOM)
• Extending device capability for Mifare Smartcard validation and printers for issuing
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new tickets
Back End Integration with the central Terminal Management System via GPRS for
transfer of transaction data
Solution
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Extended device capabilities by integrating the PCMCIA Smartcard readers from different companies.
The implementation can process AFC cards based on Mifare Ultralight, Mifare and DESFire specifications
Same application binary works for 640 x 480 as well as 320 x 240 screen resolution
Developed EMV Level 2 library for Credit / Debit transactions
Business benefits
• Reduced time to market
• Better quality product at lower cost
• Since iterative product development model was followed, could accommodate requirement changes at late stages of
product, thus meeting the timelines, client needs and budget
B2E: Mobile Field Service
Features
• Work Order Mgt
• Notifications
• Technical Objects
• Business Partners
• Material Inventory
• Document Attachments
Integration
• Standards Driven
• SAP connectivity
Channels
• Tablet
• iPhone, Android and Blackberry
Native Applications
B2E: Mobile Field Sales & Marketing
Features
• Visit execution
• Capture sales order
• Planogram check
• Price check
• Promotion compliance
• Stock check
• Customer information
• Product information
Integration
• Standards Driven
• Service connectivity
Channels
• Tablet
Thank
YOU
Mahesh.kesarkar@datamatics.com
www.datamatics.com