Posts Tagged ‘Mobile’

SuperGeo Unveils the Latest Mobile GIS Software, SuperPad 3.1

May 15th, 2012

SuperGeo newly launched SuperPad 3.1, the comprehensive mobile GIS software. SuperPad 3.1 not only has an improved user interface with 13 languages but also offers new features, like SBAS extension, sample codes for custom extensions, and the integration with SuperGIS server to enable effective data synchronization for users.

Specializing in mobile GIS, field survey and outdoor mapping, SuperPad 3.1 can be deployed on a variety of mobile devices, assisting field surveyors in collecting, editing, measuring, and querying spatial data effectively and facilitating the data accuracy and usability.

Featuring the brand new user interface, SuperPad 3.1 simplifies the manipulation with a user-friendly operation environment and supports multi-language interface, including German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

To meet the diverse resolution of your mobile devices, the smart-editing toolbar offered by SuperPad 3.1 is adjustable to edit features faster during field investigation. Moreover, the SBAS extension is added to ensure the accuracy of GPS data collection.

SuperPad 3.1 offers sample codes and Microsoft Visual Studio templates to users who can then develop the customized GIS functions they need. With SuperPad 3.1, surveyors can also access and edit the maps published by SuperGIS Server 3 (the server GIS developed by SuperGeo) and then synchronize the map files to maximize working efficiency.

Source:http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/supergeo-unveils-the-latest-mobile-gis-software-superpad-3.1/252453

Flowfinity Introduces Mobile Software for Construction Project Management

May 15th, 2012

A proven provider of enterprise mobile apps for business process automation, today announced a software solution that helps contractors, architects, and builders gain efficiencies and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. The solution allows day-to-day tasks to be automated on smartphones and tablets, reducing paperwork and manual reporting while providing information flow to and from the field.

With Flowfinity, teams in the field can capture data for submission into a central database, and access enterprise information from wherever they are. Fully customizable forms, requests and documents such as site surveys, inspection reports, punch lists, and incident reports can be completed at the job site on a smartphone or tablet and submitted back to head office in real time.

Tools for collaboration provide streamlined communication between contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders. RFIs, submittals, change orders and approvals can be accessed immediately, resulting in shorter cycles and better documentation.

Managing teams and tracking costs is also more efficient with mobile scheduling, dispatch and time and materials reports. Timesheets and materials lists can be completed on a mobile device at the time of work instead of after the fact for faster, more accurate job costing.

“Flowfinity has a unique solution that delivers more efficiency, timeliness and accuracy in managing construction tasks and teams,” said Larry Wilson, VP of Sales and Marketing, Flowfinity. “The result is that the solution not only reduces delays and total time spent on a construction project, but also provides an audit trail with thorough documentation of the project.”

Source:http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/05/15/flowfinity-introduces-mobile-software-construction-project-management

SAP buying mobile work software firm Syclo

April 11th, 2012

German business software colossus SAP AG on Tuesday announced a deal to buy a US firm specializing in applications for employees tending to work outside of offices.

SAP did not disclose financial terms of its agreement to acquire Illinois-based Syclo.

“With this acquisition, SAP adds momentum to our already powerful mobile portfolio,” said SAP global solutions president Sanjay Poonen.

“Syclo brings both domain-savvy expertise and industry-leading solutions…This will drive innovation and mobility in the workplace.”

Syclo has been successful building and selling applications for workers, particularly in manufacturing, life sciences, and the oil and gas industries, according to SAP.

The acquisition comes as employees increasing rely on smartphones and tablet computers while doing their jobs and as mobile gadgets are projected to top personal computers as the most common tools for connecting to the Internet.

Syclo has more than 600 customers in 39 countries, according to SAP.

“Today’s announcement is the next step in delivering a fully-integrated mobile platform and enterprise application portfolio to both Syclo and SAP customers,” said Syclo chief executive Rich Padula.

“Together, we will expand and accelerate our ability to help businesses run better through mobility.”

News of the Syclo acquisition came at a San Francisco press event where SAP executives laid out a “road map” to become a powerhouse in business database and mobile device arenas.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/sap-buying-mobile-work-software-firm-syclo/articleshow/12617299.cms

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