APPbyYOU offers an individual customizable "Business Messenger as a Platform", called COMPANY-MESSENGER. The customer can install this solution in their IT-landscape. The existing backend system can be integrated to the platform of the messaging system. In addition the IT specialists of the customer or the APPbyYOU sales partner can futher develope needed "ChatBots".
1. REALTIME-MESSAGING is the link
between the processes, users and ioT
Take advantage and use the posibilities
of your CompanyMessenger in the
digital age of transformation.
2. COMPANY PROFILE
APPbyYOU was founded in 2012 as an Internet-Startup in Germany. We are developing a messaging
communications platform with an app framework.
With a combination of CompanyMessenger, AppEditor and AppFramework makes us unique in to-
days market and offers your company limitless possibilities for adaptation (customizing of your
CompanyMessenger).
VISION
In no later than 5 years every company will have their own company messenger as their communication
platform just as telephones were earlier used in companies. The CompanyMessenger is not only used
for push-notification, but also, with a good internet broad band for IP-Telephone. This makes our current
telefone system obsolete. Further services such as mini-apps, widgets, chatbots, AI-bots are suppor-
ted in realtime messaging communications. The messenger becomes the central service platform and
presents the user interface (UI), a „mobile desktop“ for every employee and business partner. In the
future the company processes will be controlled per realtime messaging and other such as automatic
chatbots. The machines are IoT capable and intergrated in chatgroups. Real-time messaging is the link
between the processes, users, and IoT.
MISSION
We earn our money with the software licences and are not a platform operator that collects data to
sell to third parties! You receive a white label solution of the CompanyMessenger and decide
yourself where your data is to be stored. We as a german software company fall under the german and
european data protection laws. The focus of our market is in europe – we are a messenger producer
„made in Germany“.
THE START-UP
THOMAS TEUFEL
CEO & Founder
thomas.teufel@appbyyou.com
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HERMANN MAURER
CFO & Co-Founder
hermann.maurer@appbyyou.com
WILLI PASTERNAK
CTO & Co-Founder
willi.pasternak@appbyyou.com
3. REALTIME MESSAGING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
The business processes are no more statically predefined, but will be in the future as event sent to the
cloud, that trigger an automated message or a realtime communication between employees. Front line
is the team communication, whereas in a chat group also IoT objects (example machines) as members
integrated (M2E = machine to employee communication), that can send automated messages to the
chat group.
MESSAGING COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM
The solution of APPbyYOU is a communications plattform, that gives you the possibility, using the
AppFramework, to connect further mini-apps, widgets, chatbots and machine hubs (IoT). Dependent
positions of the employees, for example business partners (customers, suppliers), enable individual
services to be made available on the home screen of the CompanyMessenger. These event-driven
processes need their own company messenger with an AppFramework to configurate the branch
specific use cases.
DATA SOVEREIGNTY
You receive an enterprise-licence with unlimited number of users on your messenger platform. You are
the platform operator and decide which users are given access. You retain all data rights as stated in the
german and european data protection rights act. The CompanyMessenger with the Enterprise licence
can be run on an inhouse server or from a computer data center in a cloud of choice.
APP FRAMEWORK
The unique selling point of this messenger solution is the AppFramework for the integration of
mini-apps (ERP-transactions for example SAP or other ERP-applications that can read or write the
communication data from the back end system). Analysis reports (KPI-dashboards) can be integrated as
widgets with the push of a button. The newest hype of the digitalization are called chatbots. The bots
can be created by your IT department and react to specific notifications. The notification creates an
event or order and can retrieve information from the back end in the future. For example, „What is the
inventory level of material xy?“ This question given to the messenger by voice or text messaging will
send a chatbot to retrieve the answer out of the ERP-backend system. In the future, the business chat-
bots can be easily programed in the CompanyMessenger. You receive the AppFramework – a flexible
communications platform!
USER INTERFACE
With the use of the CompanyMessenger everybody has their own mobile pocket office (UI- user interfa-
ce). The work environment with the mini-apps in the messenger service can be simply started from any
internet browser (hybrid web app). It is device independent and can even be worked on a PC in a hotel
lobby. Naturally there is a harmonization of data between browser, desktop client, tablet, industrial
terminal, car client, smart home TV and smartphone. The CompanyMessenger is available everywhere –
that is what we call „age og digital tranformation“.
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
4. ARCHITECTURE COMPANYMESSENGER
COMPANYMESSENGER
You receive the CompanyMessenger as a white label solution with the the functions of the
standard APPbyYOU Messenger, which is available for all to download from the APP Store. On
this basis you can individualize the CompanyMessenger after licence purchase. We install the
complete environment on your server. You can then use your own CompanyMessenger, the
AppEditor and the AppFramework.
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COMPANYMESSENGER
Private App - Private Chat - Private Cloud
APPEDITOR
Customizing und Admin Dashboard zum CompanyMessenger
Master-Style - Access Rights for Managing Users - News-Feed
APPFRAMEWORK
Development platform for the integration in the IT-Environment
Frontend (responsive, smartphone, tablet, desktop, etc.)
Native clients iOS (Cordova), Android (Cordova), Desktop (Electron)
ABY Javascript API
Configurable standard elements
Configurable Widgets
Adapter (http, websockets)
SDK Software Development Kit (Javascript, Angular, HTML5, CSS)
APPEDITOR
The design (colors, elements, employee templates, etc.) are done with the AppEditor, the design
tool. Now programming knowledge is needed. You can display your corporate identity (CI)
and define specifications and marketing requirements. The actual version of the AppEditor
manual is available as e-book download under www.company-messenger.com. Additionally the
AppEditor is also used as an admin tool for the management of users, groups, templates, access
rights, etc.
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APPFRAMEWORK
The AppFramework (Messaging SDK) is made available for development of additional widgets,
mini-apps, or interfaces (API`s). The CompanyMessenger takes various forms with its given rolls
and templates in the mini-apps interpretation. The individual add-ons can be made availab-
le in other languages. In the future reusable mini-apps and widgets can be purchased in the
WidgetStore.
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5. PRIVATE APP
During registration every user
creates his own app indivi-
dually addressed to the person
without having to have a mobile
telephone number.
The CompanyMessenger can
contain various roll based
apps (templates) for example
employees, department heads,
business managers, project
heads, service personnel, sales
personnel, business partners,
ect. Different templates can be
defined for each group. The app
templates can differ in access
authorization, widgets, mini
-apps,and even the home screen.
COMPANYMESSENGER
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PRIVATE CHAT
To ensure and guarantee the
safety of your data, and to
prevent documents from being
able to appear uncontrolled on
different devices, link-posting
to the document in the cloud
can be used. The user receives a
preview image and can then
access the document with the
link to the cloud.
Advantages:
No time consuming upload and
download necessary like with
WhatsApp®.
Exceptions:
Depending on access rights,
data can be made available
offline. The administrator grants
the access right.
PRIVATE CLOUD
Every user of their Company
-Messenger receives their own
storage area in the company
cloud: his private cloud.
Within this storage area one can
create folders in which access
can be granted to other
employees. If the employee
wants to save data from the the
company cloud offline on their
device, the file has to have the
administrative access rights
given for this. The files are then
stored in the private cloud of the
device are then available offline.
MAIN FEATURES
6. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
APPROACH
Implementation Guide zum CompanyMessenger
Test for free and with no obligation the standard version of the APPbyYOU CompanyMessenger.
It is available to all in the AppStore and in the Google Play Store by using the search „APPbyYOU
Messenger“ available with the standard functions.
On www.appbyyou-messenger.com, the Desktop Client is additionally available. Manuals can also be
found here for the CompanyMessenger and AppEditor. Upon request, you can gain developer access
to the AppFramework (Messaging-SDK).
After you have tested it to your satisfaction, you can order the enterprise license online. The AppEditor
is ordered as an add on license so that you can individualize your app. The developing environment
(AppFramework license) is optional in the case that you or your service provider want to develop
additional interfaces or widgets.
You receive with the order confirmation the license and service agreement as well as the
communications platform (CompanyMessenger, AppEditor, AppFramework), that will be installed on a
remote server. Mini-apps, widgets, chatbots, or existing interfaces can now be selected out of the
WidgetStore or developed by yourselve. The individual use cases will be displayed on the home screen.
Depending on the users roll, different mini-apps will appear on the screen. For project realization we
recommend an ongoing To Do list with activity marked in red, yellow and green (red=not completed,
yellow=function for testing, green=completed). Is the To Do list completed, the final test can follow for
acceptance. After that, your CompanyMessenger goes „live“!
With the maintenace agreement a hotline is available during the operating hours. Further, you will
periodically recieve patches and releases.
TESTPHASE OFFER ORDER IMPLEMENTATION SERVICE
Testing
APPbyYOU
Messenger
Testing
Desktop
Messenger
Checkliste
Customer
Requirements
Manual
APPbyYOU
Messenger
eBook
APPbyYOU
APPEditor
API and
access to
AppFramework
Full-Package
Angebot
Order
AGB´s
Contract
Software
License
Maintenance
contract
Installation
Messenger,
Editor,
Framework
Select further
Mini-Apps
in Store
Create
further
individual
Mini-Apps
Define
UseCase
Define rolls
and templates
To-Do Liste
Testing and
Inspection
own
Company
Messenger
„live“
Hotline
Ticketsystem
Release-/
Patches to
maintenance
contract
Update-/
Patches
(rectify bugs)
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Company
Messenger
AppEditor
AppFramework
7. OUR SERVICE FOR YOU
With a license of the the CompanyMessenger, you receive a maintenance contract that guarantees our
support. The first contact ist he APPbyYOU local partner that makes available our full range of services.
Service requests can be turned in at our ticket system or directly by using the chat group of the
APPbyYou Messenger.
The maintenance contract insures getting the updates from the further development of the messenger
system. You decide what and when you wish to play-in these downloads, since you are the platform
provider of your own CompanyMessenger.
SUPPORT & SERVICE
1ST LEVEL Local partners
2ND LEVEL APPbyYOU GmbH
SERVICECHAT
Chat with us!
Send a message to
SERVICE CHAT in the
APPbyYOU Messenger.
SERVICEMAIL
Write us!
service@appbyyou.com
SERVICELINE
Call us!
+49 74 24/947 18 48
Mo.-Fr.: 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr MEZ
CUSTOMER
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8. USE CASE COMPANYMESSENGER
MINI-APPS
• Sales summary
(API to CRM-System)
• Offers
(API zum ERP-System)
• Dashboard Sales pipeline
• Chatbot
outstanding invoices
MINI-APPS
• Document Management
(API to Archive System)
• Project Management
(API to PS-System)
• Dashboard Milestones
• Chatbot OP list
MINI-APPS
• Query/Retrievals
(API to ERP-System)
• Returns
(API to ERP-System)
• Dashboard
Delivery reliability
• Dashboard
Open deliveries
SALES DEVELOPMENT
Chatgroup:
• Salesman
• Customer
Chatgroup:
• Developer
• Customer
Chatgroup:
• Purchaser
• Deliverer
PROCUREMENT
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9. for MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
MINI-APPS
• Shift schedule
(API to ERP-System)
• Actual production orders
with NC-Program
(API to ERP-System)
• Machine-Hub Connection
M2E Communication
• Dashboard quality criteria
MINI-APPS
• Commisioning with scan
function
(API to ERP-System)
• Returns, Shipping
(API to ERP-System)
• Event-Message
Dispatch Advice
• Dashboard
open deliveries
MINI-APPS
• Customer Message
(API to ERP-System)
• Chatbot with history of
shippment, production
• Dashboard Customer
satisfaction
PRODUCTION SHIPPING SERVICE
Chatgroup:
• Dispatcher
• Foreman
• NC-Programmer
• Machine (IoT)
Chatgroup:
• Order Picker
• Salesman
Chatgroup:
• Service
• Customer
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10. FURTHER USECASES
SERVICE COMPANIES
HUMAN RESOURCES
MINI-APPS
• Application Portfolio
(Upload PDF-File)
• Matchtool
(API to HR-System)
• Chatbot
Profile requirements
Chatgroup:
• Recruiter
• Applicant
CONSULTING
MINI-APPS
• Project Management
• Chatbot OP-List
• Activity Report
• Operational Planning
(API to calender)
• Dashboard
Milestones
Chatgroup:
• Engineer
• Consultant
• Specialist
ACCOUNTING
Application of use on PC with browser
MINI-APPS
• Activity Report
• Billing
(API to ERP-System)
• Dashboard outstanding invoices
MUNICIPAL COMPANIES
MANAGEMENT
MINI-APPS
Application of use on a tablet
• Budget (API Management System)
• Contracts (API to ERP-System)
• Actual charges (API zum ERP-System)
• Dashboard network utilization
CUSTOMER
MINI-APPS
• My accounts
• Actual charges
• Entering meter reading
• Dashboard energy balance sheet
Chatgroup:
• Contact person
• Customer
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11. TAX CONSULTANT
TAX CONSULTANT
MINI-APPS
• Client files
(API to archive system)
• KPI reports
(z.B. Data import Excel)
• Contracts, Letters
• Dashboard BWA´s
Chatgroup:
• Office employees
CLIENT
Application using the smartphone
MINI-APPS
• Chatbot BWA reports
• Turnover tax advantage return
• KPI report coaching
• Chatbot variance analysis
of planning
Chatgroup:
• Contact person
• Client
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CONSTRUCTION 4.0
SALES
MINI-APPS
• Product catalog
(API to configurator)
• Rough calculations
(API to ERP-System)
• Dashboard CRM
sales pipeline
Chatgroup:
• Customer
• Sales representatives
CONSULTING
MINI-APPS
• Samples, plans
• Cost quote (API to
ERP-System)
• project planning
• Contract
(API to
ERP-System)
Chatgroup:
• Engineer
• Architect
• Customer
COMPLETION
MINI-APPS
• Rapport
• Project plans
• Completion
• Notice of defects
Chatgroup:
• Project supervisor
• Customer
PROJECT
MINI-APPS
• Rapport
• Operational planning
• Construction progress/
Building documents
Chatgroup:
• Employees/Installer
• Project supervisor
• Craftsman
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COMPANYMESSENGER
12. DATA PROTECTION
We generally recommend a cloud connection of the messengers with your current file server (private
cloud). The images are not decentralized as with common messenger services on different devices, but
are filed on the storage device of the company and sent by link posting. Only by granted authorization
can the individual data, like receipts or images, be made available offline. If access is not granted tot he
stores data, for example business partners, then cloud providers such as Dropbox can be intregrated.
Individual folders in the cloud can be released to users with access authorization.
PRIVATECLOUD
Inhouse File-Server
WEBCLOUD
Web-Server z.B.
Typo3 Installation
OWN CLOUD
NAS System z.B.
Synology, ZyXEL, etc.
EXTERNAL CLOUD
Data Center
DROPBOX®
Cloud connect
ONEDRIVE®
Cloud connect
GOOGLEDRIVE®
Cloud connect
OTHER PROVIDERS
Cloud connect
PRIVATE CLOUD
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13. THE INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVER REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANYMESSENGER
(Virtual) server with Debian 8 and SSH-access (without desktop). Also possible is a Linux Distribution or
a Windows Server 2016.
The server must have a quad core CPU or better and available working memory of 4GB minimum.
We recomment to start with a 100GB hard drive, whereas a scaling factor of usage – dependent upon
the number of users – must be available.
A remote installation is done in most cases. The time required fort he installation is one day.
APPbyYOU HOST
Inhouse of the company or a computer
center of choice.
INTERNAL NETWERK
with different end devices users
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CLOUD PREFERENCE
Evers company has the possibility to integrate their own messenger in their current IT landscape and use
it in their cloud of preference.
USERAPP
the CompanyMessenger
MOBILE DESKTOP IoT
14. THE APPFRAMEWORK
HOW TO CREAT A WIDGET
Further widgets can be created using JavaScript/TypeScript (for example with Angular). The code can
be turned on and of with git (DVCS). The choices of the developmental environment are left to the
developers.
Source codes can be developed in JavaScript Editor that is executed in the AppEditor. JavaScript App
contains source codes that can be executed within the app during usage.
Every widget be made multilingual using the translation table. The standard language of the widget can
be set at its initial creation.
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15. FULL PACKAGE LICENSE PACKAGE
Do you have designers and web developers in the IT department of your company? The Full Package
License Package is exactly the right one for you! With the AppEditor the design guidelines of your mar-
keting department can be easily realized. The AppFramework as a software development environment
(SDK) offers you the possibility to create further mini-apps and widgets. If you are looking to intregrate
other back-end systems per API in the messenger, for example your CRM-System, you can connect these
interfaces yourself. All manuals, API descriptions ect. Are available for download.
PRICES
ENTERPRISE LICENSE 5.000,- €**
CompanyMessenger with unlimited number of
users in relation to yout legal entity (z.B. GmbH)
SETUP INSTALL 980,- €***
Remote installation
APPFRAMEWORK 3.500,- €**
DevelopmentTool
APPEDITOR 2.500,- €**
DesignTool to CompanyMessenger
11.980,- €*
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all prices do not include country specific tax
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yearly maintenance fee 18%
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the needed hardware/software/server is provided for by customer or frin a cloud provider (computer center) of choice.
COMPANYMESSENGER COMPANYAPP
USERAPPS...
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(Employees, Business partners)