The Mobility Cloud
Combining the power of cloud computing with the freedom and
functionality of mobile devices can give enterprises access to a
wide range of key benefits, including increased reliability, real-time updates, device-agnostic applications and more.
Research continually highlights the exponential growth in the number of mobile services using the cloud and the number of mobile phone users
that access applications through the cloud - predicted to rise from 42.8 million in 2008 to almost 1 billion by 2014.
1. www.visionid.ie
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2. What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared
resources, software and information are provided to computers
and other devices on demand.
What is Mobility?
This is the use of portable computing devices that can run on
batteries but are not usually classified as laptops:
• Portable Computers
• Tablet PCs
• PDAs
• Netbooks
• Smartphones
The Mobility Cloud
Combining the power of cloud computing with the freedom and
functionality of mobile devices can give enterprises access to a
wide range of key benefits, including increased reliability, real-time updates, device-agnostic applications and more.
Research continually highlights the exponential growth in the number of mobile services using the cloud and the number of mobile phone users
that access applications through the cloud - predicted to rise from 42.8 million in 2008 to almost 1 billion by 2014.
VisionID, In2Sequence & the Mobility Cloud
VisionID continually work to ensure that we can supply our clients with the most up to date products, services and solutions to ensure processes
run smoothly, efficiently and effectively.
Keeping this in mind we have joined forces with In2Sequence who specialise in delivering complex field-force management systems for all
industries focusing on the needs of mobile workers within companies. This unrivalled solution coupled with our extensive expertise, knowledge
and experience with hardware we can provide a solution to tend to your every need as a company employing mobile workers – and all of the
software uses the cloud, thus coining the term “The VisionID Mobility Cloud” for us. Having a digital office results in 80% less paper.
Client Benefits – Mobilising Your Workforce: Client Benefits - Platform:
VisionID provides end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions, The cumbersome paper notes, files and documents, stacks of folders
inside and outside the four walls, that help organisations get and the constant hassle of having to ink data, information or a note,
real-time access to point-of-business information. Your sales, seems such a wasteful exercise in this electronics age when it is so
service and maintenance staff will have the tools available to easy to adopt better practices using the best software.
rapidly reduce downtime and take advantage of every revenue-
• Manage all elements of your process in one application
generating opportunity.
• Automate collection of all business process or field data
Using the latest technology to equip your staff with a
• Route relevant intelligence to relevant people instantly
mobile office will give them the tools they need
to make more informed business decisions as • Dramatically improve processes for quality and efficiencies
well as removing the errors associated with • Detect exceptions and raise cascading alerts
manually processing paper • Simplify complex information flows, reduce paperwork
work. Handheld computers,
• Risk-free system, fast and easy install and operate
smart phones, PDAs, etc., all
have mutual benefits for the • Give customers a professional, differentiated service
customer, the employee and • Give sales a confident ‘edge over competitors’
the employer. The customer
benefits from the ability to access
more real time information. The
employee (mobile worker) benefits from a
more organised work flow and a lot less
paper work. The employer benefits from
having more organised employees with less
downtime, the ability to track the work being
done, access to real time information and
the elimination of errors. If you feel that your
employees don’t do what you expect of them
and just do what you inspect, we have the
solution for you.
3. Determining A Solution For Your Business
The first step in our consulting methodology is a thorough Needs Analysis.
Our consultants bring years of facilities management, workforce automation and technology knowledge to your implementation. We will work with
key players in your organization to create a plan that includes your goals, establishing data sources, and recommendations for implementation
scope and timeline. Some of the information gathered during this step includes:
• Evaluation of legacy systems and processes for space management, move,
asset inventory, lease and property management, work order, preventative
maintenance and CAD activities
• Brainstorming and determination of desired goals
• Interviews with key organizational contacts
• Recommendations for complete system implementation
The second step in our consulting methodology is Implementation.
Once the Needs Analysis is complete our team can help guide your organization
through the implementation process. A thorough understanding and execution
of our systems implementation includes several aspects such as:
Database and Systems Integration
A successful implementation should integrate and share data from and with different sources throughout your organisation. Our systems can
talk to your internal scheduling databases and link them to other systems in your organisation to increase the effectiveness and distribute the
benefits of your system.
Product and Framework Configuration
Although our solutions are robust and highly configurable, we understand that you may not have the resources to make the solution integrate
with your business processes. We can help you configure your solution and develop the necessary business frameworks to your specific
needs to further develop the unique preferences at your organisation. The inherent flexibility of the hardware and software design guarantees
configurations will migrate to future versions, ensuring your investment will last and easily accommodate future demands as they arise.
Custom Reporting
The internal reporting engine provided our solutions is ideal for generating a wide range of reports with its highly intuitive, streamlined and
flexible layout. However, we recognize that some organisations want to develop much more complicated reports. So we can create custom
reports by integrating with advanced reporting tools and information systems such as SAP.
The third and final step of the process is ...
Project Management and After Sales Support
We can provide complete Project Management services to help with all aspects of your implementation and thereafter.
The team assigned to your project will be with you every step of the way, offering guidance and assistance to help get your solution running
smoothly and quickly. Personal attention to our clients and client satisfaction are core principles for us and our Professional Services team is
highly trained and competent. As well as help with the implementation of the hardware and software we also provide Technical support and
services on all hardware. We do a variety of response times varying from same day to workshop.
Once a Needs Analysis is conducted, our consultants can assist in managing your implementation by setting up a project schedule and monitor
deadlines to help ensure a successful and timely implementation.
Types of Solutions
VisionID are partners with some of the biggest manufacturers of Mobile Computers in the World, in particular, Motorola, Intermec and Honeywell.
There are solutions from all three providers that range in price, complexity, durability, usability and productivity. The needs analysis that we
conduct will help determine the best handheld for your solution.
Just like the hardware element, the software comes in a variety
of solutions. There are simple, straight forward “out-of-the-
box” type solutions. These cover all the basic needs that any
business could have. But, thinking outside the box, VisionID
with the help of In2Sequence can provide a solution tailored
to your every need. Every company’s needs are different and
“out-of-the-box” just won’t suffice for some needs. The needs
analysis will suggest, what exactly is needed for us to provide
the perfect platform. The solution can be as complex as needed
while remaining user friendly and in particular having the ability
to integrate with existing systems with as little interruption as
possible.
4. Our Mobility Partners
VisionID is partnered with Motorola and Zebra who provide the hardware aspect to all Mobility Solutions. Zebra specialise in Mobile Printers and
Motorola in mobile computers and handhelds. Both are world leading at what they do and have years of experience in the Mobility field.
Zebra & Mobile Solutions:
Increase accuracy, efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing
costs when you implement Zebra field service solutions. Efficiently
control your service and maintenance recording, parts deliveries,
service pickups, invoicing, route delivery and labour management with
Zebra mobile print solutions. Using bar code and RFID technology in
mobile printers reduces paperwork and automates in-field processes.
Verify records, receipts and invoices with your customers on-site at time
of delivery to increase customer satisfaction and reduce billing cycles.
Zebra field service solutions help you drive on going service revenue by
producing inspection stickers and service reminder labels that prompt
customers to contact you for scheduled maintenance.
Motorola & Mobile Solutions:
Enable your organisation to provide faster response times, increase the
number of service calls, reduce travel costs and eliminate paperwork
using Motorola Field Service Solutions.
These solutions, a combination of enterprise digital assistants and
mobile computers from Motorola and software from our partners,
empower workers with the tools they need to: work faster, track and
bill all labour, parts and materials used, meet contractual obligations
and up-sell customers during service calls. Improve your company’s
ability to track, service and maintain its assets whether they’re under
one roof or in disparate locations. Automate asset maintenance to
give technicians and support staff instant access to the details they
need to keep all operating at peak performance with Enterprise
Asset Management Solutions, made up of Motorola hand-held mobile
computers, bar code scanners, RFID technology and software from
our partners. Eliminate paper bottlenecks by using Motorola mobility
technology and your technicians will spend less time requesting,
assigning, completing and closing out work orders.
In2Sequence & Mobile Solutions:
VisionID also has a software partner. In2Sequence has built a robust,
globally scalable and configurable, back-bone FM Service Management
system that majors on engineering excellence and configurable
software design. This revolutionary new product includes at its core
an MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern that ensures easy and
quick configurability without compromise to the core product. This
comprehensive business management product was built to operate
over networks to collect and manage data from many types of field
deployed devices such as PDAs, scanners and biometric devices.
integrating people,
products and processes website: www.visionid.ie
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