New technologies are being released at breakneck speed. Ones that were once so innovative and exciting at launch are now passé. Technological advances are having a deep impact on the speed, quality and effectiveness of property assessments, giving environmental professionals who use them a competitive advantage. At this webinar, you will learn more about advancements in digital content, mobile, information access, applications, workflow and communications that environmental professionals are using to improve efficiency and respond to pressure for fast turnaround time.
Benefits for attendees:
• Trends from the tech world that are shifting the landscape of how EPs conduct property assessments—and keep clients happy
• Technologies and apps with applicability for streamlining field work
• An inside look at how technologies are quickly changing how EPs do their jobs
• A look ahead to how future technologies will change the workplace for property assessment professionals
Panelists:
• Paul Schiffer, VP, Product Development, EDR
• Duncan Anderson, Business Development Officer, Odic Environmental & Energy
This document discusses content strategies for delivering content across connected devices. It provides an overview of the mobile ecosystem and how ubiquitous connectivity is transforming user behaviors and content consumption. Key points covered include a brief history of mobile technology, different mobile platforms and devices, the importance of understanding user behaviors and contexts, and strategies for developing content that can be optimized across multiple devices.
Getting Going with Mobile (What Your Users Really Want!)Forum One
Here is a sample user scenario storyboard for a key audience of your organization:
1. Sarah is waiting for the bus on her way to work.
2. She opens the organization's mobile app to check for any last minute updates on an event happening that evening.
3. Browsing the event details, she notices a call for volunteers and decides to sign up.
4. On the bus, she uses the app to register as a volunteer, selecting her availability and interests.
5. At work during her lunch break, Sarah receives a confirmation email on her phone about her volunteer shift that evening.
6. After work, Sarah uses the navigation features in the app to find directions to the
Mobile Technology - Tablets and Workplace Integration (Whitepaper)Fuji Xerox Australia
Smart phones keep getting smarter. Applications for tablet computers are emerging at dizzying speeds. And the cloud that links them all is limitless in scope. Mobile computing is no longer a technology trend, but rather, an integral component of our business and social lives.
As a result, businesses need to be aware of the benefits this might bring, how these technologies are being used, and who is using them. It is important to deliver solutions that make the process of using documentation on these platforms as streamlined as possible.
For more information on improving business process with better document management, visit www.fujixerox.com.au/mobileprint or call us at 13 14 12.
Myeventapps mobile 101 self guided july 2015Allan Isfan
The document provides an overview of mobile technology basics for event organizers. It discusses key smartphone statistics and adoption trends, different mobile operating systems, connectivity options like cellular and Wi-Fi, app types including native, web and responsive, and popular social media platforms that are mobile-only. It also covers emerging technologies like payments, beacons, augmented reality and drones, and their potential applications for events. The presentation aims to help event organizers understand mobile opportunities and how to engage smartphone audiences.
We are overwhelmed with things these days and our lives are cluttered. Everyone is always hurrying and usually just a little late. If you meet people on the streets, nearly all of them have a strained, harassed look, and anyone you meet will tell you there is no time for anything anymore.
This document discusses mobile learning and app development trends. It provides statistics on mobile usage patterns and expectations. Key points discussed include the rise of mobile usage, typical mobile user behaviors like multitasking and short bursts of activity, and considerations for developing native apps vs. web apps vs. hybrid apps. It also provides best practices for mobile design such as optimizing for small screens, unreliable networks, and different contexts of use.
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Getting Going with Mobile (What Your Users Really Want!)Forum One
Here is a sample user scenario storyboard for a key audience of your organization:
1. Sarah is waiting for the bus on her way to work.
2. She opens the organization's mobile app to check for any last minute updates on an event happening that evening.
3. Browsing the event details, she notices a call for volunteers and decides to sign up.
4. On the bus, she uses the app to register as a volunteer, selecting her availability and interests.
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Mobile Technology - Tablets and Workplace Integration (Whitepaper)Fuji Xerox Australia
Smart phones keep getting smarter. Applications for tablet computers are emerging at dizzying speeds. And the cloud that links them all is limitless in scope. Mobile computing is no longer a technology trend, but rather, an integral component of our business and social lives.
As a result, businesses need to be aware of the benefits this might bring, how these technologies are being used, and who is using them. It is important to deliver solutions that make the process of using documentation on these platforms as streamlined as possible.
For more information on improving business process with better document management, visit www.fujixerox.com.au/mobileprint or call us at 13 14 12.
Myeventapps mobile 101 self guided july 2015Allan Isfan
The document provides an overview of mobile technology basics for event organizers. It discusses key smartphone statistics and adoption trends, different mobile operating systems, connectivity options like cellular and Wi-Fi, app types including native, web and responsive, and popular social media platforms that are mobile-only. It also covers emerging technologies like payments, beacons, augmented reality and drones, and their potential applications for events. The presentation aims to help event organizers understand mobile opportunities and how to engage smartphone audiences.
We are overwhelmed with things these days and our lives are cluttered. Everyone is always hurrying and usually just a little late. If you meet people on the streets, nearly all of them have a strained, harassed look, and anyone you meet will tell you there is no time for anything anymore.
This document discusses mobile learning and app development trends. It provides statistics on mobile usage patterns and expectations. Key points discussed include the rise of mobile usage, typical mobile user behaviors like multitasking and short bursts of activity, and considerations for developing native apps vs. web apps vs. hybrid apps. It also provides best practices for mobile design such as optimizing for small screens, unreliable networks, and different contexts of use.
The document discusses the future of eLearning and mobile learning. It outlines that the mobile web will dominate by 2015, with 5 billion mobile users and mobile video traffic growing significantly. It describes current resources for tablets like iBooks and ePub standards as well as app stores and digital publishing platforms. The document also explores emerging areas like augmented reality, social and location-based mobile gaming, just-in-time learning apps, and how artificial intelligence may impact mobile learning through technologies like Siri. Overall, the future of eLearning looks focused on mobile devices and creating engaging content that takes advantage of the capabilities of tablets and smartphones.
Avoiding "Ready. Fire. Aim!" with a Mobile Learning StrategyChristopher King
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MeeLocal is a mobile app that connects people through sharing local content and experiences. It allows users to discover hyperlocal information no matter where they are, through features like keyword and hashtag search, following/unfollowing others, and unlimited posting and sharing. The app is focused on a simple user experience and filling a gap in the market between apps like Instagram and Yelp for local information sharing.
Brandon Carson and Michelle Lentz gave a presentation on mobile design best practices. They discussed three case studies of converting content to mobile: converting an Articulate course to a web and native app, creating a mobile-only new hire app, and building a mobile performance support app. They also covered common pitfalls like bugs, complex interactions, and legacy technologies. Best practices included understanding mobile constraints, chunking content, considering orientation, ensuring clean interfaces, and performing usability testing.
adtech SF 2012 Mobile apps creating utility and driving downloads Evan Neufeldad:tech
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Smartphones now dominate the mobile market share in most developed countries. As of the end of 2013, it is estimated that there were 1.4 billion smartphones and 268 million tablets in active use worldwide. Android leads the smartphone operating system market with 57% global share, followed by iOS with 21% share. For tablets, Android and iOS also dominate the market. The document then provides examples of case studies demonstrating how mobile surveys can be used to collect various types of qualitative and quantitative research data.
This document provides a high-level introduction to mobile devices and applications. It begins by defining key mobile terms like smartphones, feature phones, operating systems, and how mobile devices connect to the internet. It then discusses trends in mobile usage, including how most people now own smartphones and use them constantly. Finally, it covers the different types of mobile applications like native apps, web apps, and hybrid apps, and how they are accessed through app stores.
Workshop 5 -Mobile Strategy, Digital Photography, and Learning Culmination (PPT)madhavi2011
This two-day workshop focused on mobile strategy, digital photography, and learning culmination for NGOs. Day 1 covered an introduction to mobile tactics and basics of digital photography. Participants learned how to capture photos and gain tips for mobile strategy. Day 2 was for sharing lessons learned, including a video assignment. Attendees discussed social media strategy plans and had their remaining questions addressed. They also shared a social media impact story. The goal overall was to help NGOs integrate mobile technologies and digital photography into their communication strategies.
NETC 2012_Mobile Security for Smartphones and Tablets (pptx)Vince Verbeke
Are security concerns for mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, real? Or, are claims of exponential growth in malware simply FUD? We will explore the major mobile operating systems and security concerns with each. This session will provide tips that can be shared to help your users protect their personal info and data when viewed from a mobile device. Information on mobile security programs will be shared, as well, including a look at whether free or commercial offerings provide better protection.
The document discusses smart phones and their impact in various areas. It provides statistical information showing that smart phone usage is growing, with 48% of users having them for business purposes. Research has found that smart phones affect productivity in workplaces and schools, as well as social engagement and communication. While smart phones provide convenience and access to information, some drawbacks are discussed such as potential anti-social behavior in teenagers and the need to regularly upgrade phones for new features. In conclusion, the author agrees that research has shown smart phones impact various domains like work, education, and social interaction.
Mobile devices and open education: Match made in heaven or shotgun wedding?tbirdcymru
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Karen N. Johnson - Mobile Testing keynote delivered at Test Istanbul 2013Karen N. Johnson
The document discusses new techniques for testing mobile applications given the unique challenges of the mobile environment. It outlines several factors that must be considered for mobile testing, including location awareness, connectivity issues, interruptions, physical device variations, social and financial influences, and changing user behaviors and expectations. Proper mobile testing requires thinking about users globally and with varying abilities, as well as trends, reputation impacts, and new user experience paradigms involving gestures and touchscreens.
Enterprise Mobile Strategy for SharePoint Server 2013 at SEF2014 in StockholmJoel Oleson
After exploring the explosion of mobile, phablet and tablet devices, the enterprise has been bombarded with demands to support iOS iphones, iPads, and a variety of Android devices.
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As well we explore the latest enhancements in SharePoint 2013 as it relates to mobile and then look at Responsive Web Design for SharePoint.
Social Media and Mobile Event Technology, Tools, and Apps Oh My!Echelon Design
This document summarizes trends in social media, mobile technology, and their application at events. It notes that mobile use is growing rapidly and will soon surpass desktop use. Examples are provided of how mobile apps and technologies like geolocation, QR codes, and SMS can enhance events by improving participation, fostering communities, and personalizing experiences. Challenges and strategies for mobile adoption at events are also discussed.
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This document provides tips for designing mobile-friendly surveys. It discusses conducting surveys via mobile devices, the growing mobile world, and key considerations for mobile survey design. The main points are: conduct pretesting on mobile, limit questions per page to 5 and options per question to 20, keep surveys fast and simple to complete on mobile, and go outside the computer comfort zone to experiment with mobile-specific features and formats.
Mobile platforms will be the catalyst for new connected experiences. Mobile development will shift focus beyond apps to infrastructure integration. There will be no single approach to client-side development. Mobile will transform business models by offering deeper engagement, real-time interactions, altering pricing, upending cost structures, and facilitating access to information for billions. Business leaders must think mobile-first, focus on convenience, use feedback to evolve services rapidly, organize around mobile delivery, and prepare for further disruption.
Avoiding "Ready. Fire. Aim!" with a Mobile Learning StrategyChristopher King
Is mobile learning really the future, or is it just another "the classroom is dead" hype cycle? Are you on track to add real value by rethinking learning activities from a mobile perspective? What does a mobile learning strategy include? Can you even define "mobile learning?" Attend this session to examine your organization's readiness for mobile learning; evaluate content suitable for "m-Learning;" consider a strategic framework for mobile; and discuss how to build a business case. This session is suitable for both those just getting started with mobile learning, and those looking for help explaining "why mobile learning?"
MeeLocal is a mobile app that connects people through sharing local content and experiences. It allows users to discover hyperlocal information no matter where they are, through features like keyword and hashtag search, following/unfollowing others, and unlimited posting and sharing. The app is focused on a simple user experience and filling a gap in the market between apps like Instagram and Yelp for local information sharing.
Brandon Carson and Michelle Lentz gave a presentation on mobile design best practices. They discussed three case studies of converting content to mobile: converting an Articulate course to a web and native app, creating a mobile-only new hire app, and building a mobile performance support app. They also covered common pitfalls like bugs, complex interactions, and legacy technologies. Best practices included understanding mobile constraints, chunking content, considering orientation, ensuring clean interfaces, and performing usability testing.
adtech SF 2012 Mobile apps creating utility and driving downloads Evan Neufeldad:tech
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Smartphones now dominate the mobile market share in most developed countries. As of the end of 2013, it is estimated that there were 1.4 billion smartphones and 268 million tablets in active use worldwide. Android leads the smartphone operating system market with 57% global share, followed by iOS with 21% share. For tablets, Android and iOS also dominate the market. The document then provides examples of case studies demonstrating how mobile surveys can be used to collect various types of qualitative and quantitative research data.
This document provides a high-level introduction to mobile devices and applications. It begins by defining key mobile terms like smartphones, feature phones, operating systems, and how mobile devices connect to the internet. It then discusses trends in mobile usage, including how most people now own smartphones and use them constantly. Finally, it covers the different types of mobile applications like native apps, web apps, and hybrid apps, and how they are accessed through app stores.
Workshop 5 -Mobile Strategy, Digital Photography, and Learning Culmination (PPT)madhavi2011
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Are security concerns for mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, real? Or, are claims of exponential growth in malware simply FUD? We will explore the major mobile operating systems and security concerns with each. This session will provide tips that can be shared to help your users protect their personal info and data when viewed from a mobile device. Information on mobile security programs will be shared, as well, including a look at whether free or commercial offerings provide better protection.
The document discusses smart phones and their impact in various areas. It provides statistical information showing that smart phone usage is growing, with 48% of users having them for business purposes. Research has found that smart phones affect productivity in workplaces and schools, as well as social engagement and communication. While smart phones provide convenience and access to information, some drawbacks are discussed such as potential anti-social behavior in teenagers and the need to regularly upgrade phones for new features. In conclusion, the author agrees that research has shown smart phones impact various domains like work, education, and social interaction.
Mobile devices and open education: Match made in heaven or shotgun wedding?tbirdcymru
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Understanding the Complex Mobile Landscape R2integrated
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Understanding the complex mobile landscape:
- The Mobile Matrix: Does mobile make sense for your business?
- Tips for successful mobile marketing programs
- Integrating QR codes, social media & text message marketing campaigns
- Tracking the success of mobile marketing campaigns
This document discusses communication technology trends and predictions for 2024. Current technologies like Siri and cellular data speeds continue advancing each year. The future of voice control is described as allowing users to control most phone functions through natural conversations. Health wearables are also increasing in popularity and capabilities. By 2024, it is predicted that voice assistants will be even more advanced to answer any question instantly, and health wearables may feature hologram displays that are controlled through the devices. Overall, the document outlines how communication technologies are rapidly improving and innovating towards more voice-based and wearable interfaces.
Karen N. Johnson - Mobile Testing keynote delivered at Test Istanbul 2013Karen N. Johnson
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Exhibitor2011 Session: Social Media and Mobile Event Technology, Tools and Ap...Lumen Consulting
Today, native and 3rd party applications, SMS, geolocation, and social media transform an attendee's smartphone into a platform that breaks past ordinary exhibit space boundaries.
We explore key trends, case studies, and latest tech, tools, and apps.
Checkout our session site for more info and resources:
mobileexhibitor.wordpress.com
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Mobile opportunity and options - for CIOsTim McGovern
This document discusses trends in mobile devices and applications. It notes rapid growth in smartphones, mobile internet usage, and capabilities of internet-connected devices. Popular mobile platforms are iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Developing professional mobile applications can cost between tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands depending on complexity. The author's organization released a mobile app with most development done internally and some outsourced testing. Key lessons are to set clear goals and metrics for mobile initiatives.
A Perspective from the intersection Data Science, Mobility, and Mobile DevicesYael Garten
Invited talk at Stanford CSEE392I (Seminar on Trends in Computing and Communications) April 24, 2014.
Covered three topics: (1) Data science at LinkedIn. (2) Mobile data science — how is it different, challenges and opportunities. Examples of how data science impacts business and product decisions. (3) Mobile today, and LinkedIn's mobile story.
Mobile device usage has surpassed desktop usage, with the top activities being texting, emailing, using social media platforms like Facebook, taking photos with cameras, reading news, online shopping, and checking the weather. Two-thirds of the world's population now owns at least one mobile device. Mobile apps allow businesses to create brand awareness, engage customers through in-app offers and promotions, and increase access to users by providing local information and driving in-person visits. There are three main types of mobile apps: native apps designed for specific platforms, web-based apps that function through a browser, and hybrid apps that combine native and web-based elements.
This lecture delivered by Professor Mohamed Fahmy Tolba at the monthly meeting of the Scientific Research Group in Egypt (SRGE) on Saturday 6 June 2015 at DAR ELDEYAFA - Ain Shams university
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Considerations when building mobile app. Presented by Microstrategyitnewsafrica
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A brief overview of social web trends that we can anticipate taking up increasing air-space over the next 12 months. Some trends (e.g. Big Data) have wider implications than 'social web' but are included for completeness.
Transforming Web Business to a Mobile Business - Presentation by Sirish KosarajuRapidValue
How to transform your web business to mobile business. A presentation by Sirish Kosaraju, Co-Founder & COO at RapidValue Solutions. This presentations address the following topics:
1. Why Mobile?
2. How is Mobile Different from Web?
3. Technology Considerations when moving to Mobile
4. Business Considerations when moving to Mobile
5. Summary
This document discusses trends in mobile devices and applications. It notes the rapid growth of smartphones and internet-connected mobile devices. It also discusses trends around the ubiquity of mobile devices and their increasing capabilities. The document provides information on developing applications for different mobile platforms and estimates costs for professional app development. It shares lessons learned from developing mobile applications, including setting goals and metrics.
An Always On Future Driving Display Proliferation - Brian GallyMirasol Displays
The document discusses the growth of smartphones and mobile applications, and consumers' increasing expectations for always-on, glanceable content on their devices. It notes that battery life is currently the most dissatisfying aspect of smartphones. As data usage and spontaneous searching increase, consumers are ready for always-on displays to access content frequently and customize their experiences. The document argues that companies who can deliver efficient always-on displays to meet rising consumer expectations will be successful in the display industry going forward.
This document summarizes a presentation about smartphones. It begins with an outline of the presentation topics, which include an article overview, apps, operating systems, and a comparison of smartphones and iPads. It then provides more details on each section, describing the features and characteristics of smartphones, examples of apps and what they can do, the major mobile operating systems and their strengths/weaknesses, and how the iPad has impacted smartphones and may evolve in the future. It concludes that while no single platform will likely dominate, a few players will emerge as dominant in the smartphone market.
Mobile devices accounted for 55% of Internet usage by applications in the United States in January 2014. The mobile platform engages distributed data, often cloud-based, to interact with users. This presentation discusses use cases of how organizations are combining semantic technology and mobility to extend the reach of their applications to their mobile-enabled workforce and customers.
How to maximize mobile website & app ROICompuware APM
Are you maximizing the return on your mobile investment? With mobile services your customers expect quick anytime transactions that work flawlessly.
Failure to identify and resolve a slow – or worse – malfunctioning mobile service will result in lost customers and irreparable brand damage.
Join featured speakers, Julie Ask, VP and Principal Analyst from independent research firm Forrester Research, Inc., and Compuware CTO APM Solutions Imad Mouline to learn:
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- What growing mobile Web adoption and rising customer expectations mean for mobile service owners
- Common challenges that prohibit companies from capitalizing on the mobile opportunity
- Best practices to deliver quality mobile Web and application experiences to all end-users
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2. • Major U.S. business investments in technology and
telecommunications:
• Verizon 4G for its entire 3G footprint, June 2013
• High speed connection at the “last mile” for large files
• Google buys Motorola for $12.5 billion
• Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion
• Microsoft buys Skype $8.5 billion, Nokia $7.2 billion
Big Business Driving Change
Source: Verizon Communications Quarterly Report, June 30, 2013
3. Big business is responding to—and encouraging:
1. Widespread adoption of mobile technology
2. Ubiquitous “always on” Internet connections
3. Seamless connections between devices and
back-end computer servers
4. More info streaming between devices and systems
5. Increasingly blurred line between phones and
computers
Big Business Driving Change
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4. • President signs an Executive Order in November
2011, “Presidential Memorandum—Managing Government
Records”
• Commits Federal Agencies to immediately transition to
a digital government.
• Directs the Federal government to update records
management practices for the digital age.
• Agencies must:
• Plan for how to archive materials
• Work towards a more open government
• Assign roles and accountability within agencies
• Will need to account for massive amounts of digital data.
New archival file types? New storage technologies?
Government Driving Change
5. • President signs law in February 2012 directing the FAA to come up
with rules which can open up National Air Space to mobile drones for
civilian, commercial and law enforcement
• Drone technology is rapidly advancing
• FAA needs to account for safety issues with drones
• Privacy issues have come to the forefront
Government Driving Change
6. Consumers driving change in devices
1. 1Q 2012, iPhone revenue larger than all Microsoft’s
revenue.
2. Forrester: predicts tablets will be the primary
computer by 2016.
3. IDC: predicts PC sales will decrease by 7.8% in 2013.
Consumers Driving Change
1. Source “Vanity Fair” August 2012: In the quarter ended March 31, 2012, iPhone had sales of $22.7 billion; Microsoft Corporation, $17.4 billion. LI NK
2. Source: IDC Worldwide Quarter PC Tracker, May 2013
3. Source: Forester Research, April 23, 2012 blog. http://blogs.forrester.com/frank_gillett/12-04-23-why_tablets_will_become_our_primary_computing_device
8. Consumers: Device Trends
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Source: ATT and Verizon web sites
Screen Size of Currently Available Devices (inches)
9. • Larger phone sizes available (converging 5.5 – 6.5 inches)
• Software developers and content creators are designing “device
independent” software to accommodate multiple screen sizes
Consumers: Device Trends
10. Typical User Checks Phone ~150 Times / Day
Consumers: Device Trends
Source: TomiAhonen Almanac 2013 LINK. KPCB "Internet Trends D11 Conference, 5/29/2013, Mary Meeker, Liang Wu
11. It’s starting to add up….
Users Checking Information Frequently
Miniaturization of Components
+ Ubiquitous Wireless Connections
= Wearable Device
Consumers: Device Trends
Apple “IOS in the Car”Samsung Galaxy Gear Google Glass
12. • “Disruption” model of technology change
• Product with limited features/lower costs fills a niche
• Gradually they mature and challenge market incumbents
• Incumbents fail to compete with lower cost products
Technology Disruption
13. • Example: Cameras
Consumers: Device Trends
Phone Features 2009 2013
Image Detail 3 Megapixels 41 Megapixels
Video VGA (640x 480) /
30 fps
HD / (1920 x 1080)
60 fps
Activating Camera Select app Shake phone (instant)
Camera Software Limited Smile Detection
Burst Mode
Advanced editing
Connectivity Email Instant Uploads /
Sharing
14. Camera shipments to US (“Point and Click”)
Consumers: Device Trends
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Source: Camera and Imaging Products Association
Canon Inc., CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., FUJIFILM
Corporation, KONICA MINOLTA, INC., Nikon
Corporation, OLYMPUS CORPORATION, Panasonic
Corporation, Sony Corporation, and others.
16. EP Usage: Mobile at Work
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Source: EDR Insight, Technology Survey, 2010, 2013
Function 2010 2013
Email 96% 97%
Voice 92% 92%
Calendar 71% 83%
Navigation & directions 60% 84%
Text messaging 56% 93%
Document review / reading documents 55% 53%
Photos to put into Phase I report 49% 63%
Finding a place to eat 32% 58%
Locate research facilities 24% 48%
Note taking / collect textual notes in the field 19% 24%
Tracking time allocation 13% 16%
Video 10% 30%
Take snapshot of documents N/A 69%
Video chat with colleagues N/A 15%
17. a. Site Visit
b. Records Review
c. Reporting
Technology and Phase I ESAs
19. Google Maps arrived in 2005
• 2007: Street View
• 2009: Google Maps Navigation
• 2012: 50% of Google Maps traffic comes from mobile phones
• Today: Acquires “Waze” / integrates real time traffic reports from individuals
“Microsoft Maps” arrived in 2005
• 2007: Bird’s Eye oblique imagery
• 2012: Finished aerial photos of the entire US at high resolution
Apple’s Mapping arrived 2012
• 2012: Becomes the largest company in US history
• 2012: Apologizes for its mapping
• Today: Announces “IOS in the Car”
“Map Wars” Drive Innovation
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20. Focus for the future:
• Augmented reality
• Integrating “social” information
• Continuous information where you are
• Map of building interiors
• Creating a 3-D model of the world
Future “Map Wars”
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21. • Mobile phone with built-in GPS enables
you to:
• Capture your path
• Mark points of interest
• Upload and save
Google “My Tracks” App
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22. • Mobile Phone Internet connection
enables you to:
• Send your location to others
• Track progress on Web page and Phone
• Observe progress of colleagues
• Perform “fleet management”
“Glympse” Mobile App
23. • Larger screens, high quality graphics and UI
enables you to:
• Capture Site Photos and Maps
• Draw on top while on site
• Create diagrams
• Upload results
“Skitch” Mobile App
24. • Phone camera means:
• You can take horizontal and vertical measurements
“Smart Measure” App
25. • Combines: team location collaboration with height, distance,
triangulation, % grade and optical range finder
• Incorporates: GPS, Gyroscope, Camera, Aerial Photography, Video
“Theodolite” Mobile App
27. • High speed mobile connections are impacting Site Visits:
• Video
• Collaboration
• “Augmented Reality”
Mobile Video Conferencing
Mobile Video Conference
28. • UAV technology is rapidly advancing (Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle)
• FAA drafting rules for UAV in US airspace.
• Applications:
• Recon with quadcopters
• Structurally unsafe building?
• 10,000-acre site?
Mobile Aerial Recon
Quad Copter Video
29. • 43 states have introduced 115 bills and resolutions.
• Ten bills have been enacted in eight states.
• Resolutions have been adopted in ten states.
Mobile UAV: National Debate
Sourrce: National Conference of State Legislatures
31. • Quick image capture
• Automatically Crop
• Save and Build PDF
“Genius Scan” Mobile App
32. • Records review of the future will incorporate new mapping and
tablet technologies
Interactive Records Review
Tablet and Mapping Application Video
34. • Upload Photos with
locational information:
• Onto a map
• Into PDF archives
Data with Maps
35. • Microsoft 365
• Google Drive
• Dropbox
Device Independent Documents
36. • Today’s assessment documents are optimized for print….
• 8 ½ x 11, paginated, Table of Contents, etc.
• But typically, they are not printed!
• The proliferation of small devices may alter documents…
• Users will prefer documents optimized for their screens.
• 8 ½ x 11 document layout will increasingly become irrelevant.
Print Independent Documents
37. • Mobile software applications divide their content into hierarchical
sections..
• Assessment reports divide their content into hierarchal sections.
Print Independent Documents
38. 1. Those that leverage mobile technologies to save themselves time.
2. Those that save their customer’s time.
3. Those that optimize information for devices that customers use.
• Does it make sense to optimize for print?
What Firms Have An Advantage?
40. In your day-to-day business with the challenges
you face, what problems does new technology
allow you to solve?
Question 1
41. Can you share some examples of instances when
your work process has been transformed by a
particular technology or app?
Question 2
42. What are some of the key trends you see going
forward? And how can environmental
professionals take advantage of those trends?
Question 3
43. Whenever we go through fast-paced change—as
we are now, it is difficult to keep tabs on what’s
truly useful. How do you keep up-to-date with
the latest changes and how do you distinguish
between technologies that are worth your
attention and those that are not?
Question 4
44. How are online communication and
collaboration impacting you, your colleagues,
and your clients today?
Question 5
45. In any organization, there is a spectrum of new
technology adoption, early adopters, late adopters, and
those in the middle
• What are some of the concerns people have with
new technology?
• How do you demystify it and instead focus on the
benefits?
• What advice do you have for companies on how to
integrate new technology through their workforce?
Question 6
49. Global PC and Tablet shipments by Quarter (Millions)
Tablet Shipments vs. PCs
Source: KPCB "Internet Trends D11
Conference, 5/29/2013, Mary
Meeker, Liang Wu, citing Katy
Huberty, Ehud Gelblum, Morgan Stanley
Research. Gartner. Data as of 4/13.
Editor's Notes
Thank you Dianne. And good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us. A couple of things to relate before we begin. During the presentation we will have a few interactive polling questions – and I’ll let you know when to look for that. Also, we will have a few streaming videos. If the sound on the streaming video is too low, you can adjust the volume control on your computer. So, it is a very interesting time to be following technology change. I don’t think I’ve seen as much fundamental change since perhaps the late 1990’s during the dot.com era. Today, we are seeing dramatic change in telecommunications and personal devices that impacts every one of us. At EDR, we have a pretty substantial investment in computer technology, so we like to keep track of the changing landscapein order toposition ourselves correctly for the future.Today, I am going to take a top down approach to the subject. First by looking at some of the macro technology changes going on, and then delving into how this is impacting you on the call today, and how we think it may impact you in the future.
What is driving all this change? Big business is driving change. I pulled out some factoids here to demonstrate the massive investments going on in telecommunications, particularly mobile:In June, Verizon finished upgrading its entire 3G footprint with next generation 4G coverage. Now, you might, as I did, ask your local Verizon store why I should care about 4G. There certainly has been enough advertising about it. The answer isn’t to get faster email delivery…..its to handle large file sizes, like video and documents, more quickly. Google recognizes the importance of mobile hardware, and they spent 12 billion to acquire Motorola. Mobile is a huge component of their information strategy.Facebook, recognizing the importance of photos and mobile, recently spent 1 Billion for Instagram, a tiny company with one app. Microsoft, always both early and late to the game, spent over 15 billion in the last 2 years to purchase Skype and Nokia, huge acquisitions.
So, in a nutshell, big business is responding to – and encouraging – widespread adoption of mobile computer technology, ubiquitous “always on” connections, seamless connections between mobile devices and back-end servers, with more data streaming between them, and an increasingly blurred line between phones and computers.
Government is Driving ChangeThe Federal government is -- if you had to pick a single entity – the largest component of the economy. So, its hard to pick only a few items to highlight. One notable change is that the President signed an Executive Order in 2011 committing all Federal agencies reporting up through the Executive Branch to move immediately to a digital government. Agencies must plan for how to archive digital materials for later storage at the National Archives. This includes all sorts of things, like paper documents, online media, emails, blogs, etc. It’s a huge amount of information. And agencieshave to think about how they are going to store it – not for a few years – but for hundreds of years. I was down at the Library of Congress a couple of years ago, and they said one of the biggest problems they have is reading old document formats – floppy drives, files, even LP records with data stored on it. This is going to be a long term problem for the National Archives in the digital age.Collecting and archiving data on this scale may lead to private investment in tools and technology to better convert, store and save information.
Another interesting development: The President signed a law in February 2012 directing the Federal Aviation Administration to come up with rules which can open up National Air Space to mobile drones for civilian, commercial and law enforcementapplications.Unmanned drone technology is rapidly advancing and may provide benefits on large sites. But the FAA needs to account for safety issues. And privacy issues have come to the forefrontas well. We will be talking a little bit more about this later in the presentation.
The biggest driving force for change is consumers like you and mebuying smartphones and tablets.I collected some factoids to demonstrate the scale of the impact. In the first quarter of 2012, Iphone revenue was larger than all of Microsoft. That is a big change in only a few years. Forrester – an industry research company – predicts tablets will become the primary computing device we use by 2016IDC – another industry research company – forecasts PC sales will decrease by 7.8% in 2013.
So, we decided to take a look at the screen size of smartphones and tablets, over time. On the left, smartphone screen sizes over time. On the right, tablets.As you can see, available smartphone screens are getting larger and larger – Samsung just released something called the Mega. If you have time, go down to your ATT store and check it out. On the other side, you see available tablets are getting smaller. This is leading to a convergence between phones and tablets. A term has been coined – one that I don’t particularly like -- called the “phablet”, a phone plus a tablet.
While the most popular phones are getting larger, at the same time, you can purchase pretty much any screen size you want. It’s a pretty continuous ramp from small to large. And I would not be surprised if the market started to fill in on both the smaller and large end of the spectrum.
So, while the average phone is getting bigger, because the available screens follow a continuum from small to large, the big thing in software design (as well as content creation) is to figure out how to fit software to any screen size. “Device Independent Software Design”is a dominant topic at software development conferencestoday.
Another thing that is pretty obvious-- is that people check their phones a lot. Some data indicates smartphone owners check their phones 150 times per day, typically. Personally, I think this might be on the low side.
And it’s starting to add up. Users checking their devices frequently, plus miniaturization of device components, plus ubiquitous wireless connections, its adding up to a wearable device. Some recent announcements you may already know about:Samsung announced a wearable watch with touch screen and apps called the Galaxy Gear.Google glass has been widely promoted in the pressApple “IOS in the car” was recently announced – but the details have not been released. It could very well be a way to somehow better connect your phone to your car.
Many of these changes are following a “disruptive” model of technology change. In that model, a product with limited features and lower costs fills a niche in the market, but gradually improves to the point that incumbent products can no longer compete with it.Think about your phone: It started out with a weak camera, it has poor speakers, a terrible keyboard, a small screen, and it runs out of power once a day. But it does one thing really well – it combines a bunch of features into a single device you can easily carry. Gradually it has gotten better, and today, it has many features of a full-fledged computer.
Let’s take a closer look and compare the smartphone camera today to one in 2009.
The impact on camera sales is noticeable. Here is a chart showing shipments of “Point and Click” cameras to the United States.Generally, every year, there is a big uptick in shipments to the United States around October and November, for the holiday season. Last year, there was only a small uptick. The trend line is pointing dow. And camera manufacturers are reporting dropping sales. They have also reduced the number of products in their lineups. The significant drop in sales does not seem like a coincidence. Cell phone cameras are disrupting the camera market.
Ok, so with all this change, we decided to take a look at how environmental consultants are using smartphones and tablets. Here is some data we collected from 2010, 2012, and 2013 from a survey of environmental consultants nationwide.POLL
We have also collecteddetailed information about how at how EPs are actually using smartphones. A couple of interesting things that stand out: notice how much document review is occurring on smartphones. It’s a good example of what is driving larger phone screens. Also, note the increasing use of the camera for site photos and document capture.POLL
Now, I’d like to take a look at how new technology can impact Site Assessments. We have organized the presentation into sections following the major sections of the ASTM Standard: Site Visits, Records Review and Reporting. Weleft out “Interviews”, because I think its pretty clear how one might use a “smartphone” in an interview – as a recording device.
Any discussion about “Site Visits” and technology ought to recognize the profound impact of online maps. The intense competition between the major information companies is often referred to as “Map Wars”. This competition has been tremendously beneficial to all of us and it will continue to benefit us. Lets take a quick look at how quickly these mapping systems have improved over time.
Future “Map Wars” will continue to drive innovation. And the big companies are often pretty open about what they plan to do. The plan to focus on augmented reality – the overlay of virtual information on a picture of the real world. On integrating social information – such as Google’s acquisition of Zagats restaurant reviews. On continuous streaming information, based on your current location. On mapping building interiors (such as Google integration of Big Box store interior maps) and creating a 3D model of the world.In a nutshell, they want to recreate the real world in a virtual map environment, much like a game.
So, lets take a look at how smartphones are integrating geospatial technology that can be applied to Site Visits. Anyone with a smartphone today has a GPS that can be integrated into all sorts of apps.Google “My Tracks” is an app that captures your path, allows you to mark points of interest, and then uploads and saves your path. It can be used – as shown here – to outline the path you take while you are investigating a property. You can save an image of the path you take.
“Glympse” is a smartphone app that allows you to share with someone else – for a limited time – your location and track. For instance, if you tell your spouse you are headed home, you can share your exact path to verify you are in fact headed home. Eventually, this, or apps like it, may play a part in fleet management applications, such as when you might want to check the location of various colleagues out in the field.
“Skitch” is an app that shows the power of software drawing and editing tools on smartphone devices. I would not necessarily advise doing a formal Site Plan on the phone, but in this example, I was able to pull up a map, quickly draw a diagram, and then share that with a colleague.
“Smart Measure” takes advantage of certain hardware features of the phone – such as camera focal length – to create an innovative application that can perform measurements of distance and height. By supplying the height of a known object – in this example, that window on the far wall is 6 feet high – the app can estimate the distance to the wall, without using any other measurement tool.
“Theodolite” is another even more advanced smartphone app that is notable for combining many separate hardware and data features into a single application: GPS, Gyroscope, Camera, Aerial Photography, and Video. The app offers team collaboration with measurement tools for height, distance, triangulation, and % grade.
With the growth of high speed 4G networks, its becoming easier and easier to imagine collaborating online through mobile video connections. We’ve put together a short video, using off-the-shelf smartphone technology, to show you how can have a multi-person virtual “Site Visit”.
As I mentioned earlier, the FAA has been tasked with coming up with rules that would permit unmanned aerial vehicles in US airspace. These rules may – and I say may – substantially change what is available for both civilian and law enforcement applications.Here is a quick video example of what unmanned quad-copters can do today.
The growth of this aerial technology, combined with news reports of drones being used overseas, is creating a significant debate here in the United States. A couple of years ago, when I first started looking into this, there was hardly any legislation on the topic. People would ask me – “Aren’t there rules about privacy related to unmanned vehicles?” And the honest answer back then was: unless someone is persistently harassing you , there are no rules. Well, over the last couple of years , a tremendous amount of state legislation has been introduced to protect privacy. I don’t yet know how that legislation will interact with what the FAA is working on, but its something to watch. Some numbers:
When it comes to records review, “Genius Scan” is an excellent app for capturing images of documents located in state and local agency offices. You simply take a photo, and the application automatically crops, resizes and converts the image into a document. You can build multipage documents and send them via email.
As tablets become more and more popular, tablet technology will have a greater and greater hold on business applications. Here is an experimental video showing how records review can be converted into a tablet experience.
Looking forward, I realize we are all somewhat bound by reporting conventions and legal requirements. Still, with advances in technology, I think there will be some very interesting applications available for reporting in the future. Here is an example where photos tagged with a lat/lon coordinate could be positioned on an online map, making it easier for you or your customers to review issues. As photos and mapping become more easily integrated, this would be a very interesting development.
As it becomes easier and easier to stream data between devices – using systems like Microsoft 365, Google Drive, and Dropbox-- and as the types of devices we use proliferate, more and more we will be looking at “device independent software” and “device independent documents”. For anyone who has used Google Drive, you know its an weird feeling when the exact same document on your desktop appears on your smartphone. The document becomes sortof unchained from its location, that is to say, devise independent. Its even more amazing when two people can be editing the document at exactly the same time, both from different types of devices.
As documents more easily stream between devices with different screen sizes, it becomes more and more sensible to imagine a “print independent” document that can be easily read on any sized device.As you know, today’s documents are rarely printed, but they are still optimized for print. 8 ½ by 11 is – in a way – a somewhat arbitrary size given to us by a series of historical events. The Federal government (under Ronald Reagan), actually approved the 8 ½ x 11 paper format as their standard sizein the 1980s.But, as I noted earlier, the Federal Government has also been directed by this President to move towards a digital government.What will be the fate of 8 ½ x 11, if the viewing size of electronic devices varies?
So, as you know, ASTM Standards require highly structured reporting formats. Documents have sections and subsections. Sections are numbered and they correspond to a Table of Contents. What is interesting is that the ASTM document format corresponds exactly to how smartphones and tablets organize their own information. In smartphones, there are section headers, then you click to go to a subsection, and click back to go to a table of contents.So, unlike a normal book, Site Assessment documents are potentially well organized for reading on smartphones and tablets in a hierarchical format, rather than a continuous stream of 8 ½ x 11 pages. Now changing all our documents to a hierarchical format might not be a simple change, but as I said earlierin the presentation “Device Independent Software Applications” are a huge theme in software development today. Companies like Microsoft and Adobe might actually be working on this problem as we speak.
Finally, to wrap up. With all this change, what firms will have an advantage?In my opinion, firms that can save themselves time by using mobile technology will have an advantage. And those that can save time for their customers and optimize information for the devices that customers use will also have an advantage. Does it make sense to optimize for print when devises we use in the future will be so different than what we use today?
That wraps up our formal slide presentation. Now, we are pleased to have Duncan Anderson with us, from Odic Environmental. Duncan is a Project Manager will lots of hands-on experience using mobile devices in the field. Following our discussion with Duncan, if we have time, we will address any questions from the audience. Welcome Duncan: