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Rug Doctor to use MobileFrame for route accounting and DSD
Rug Doctor has chosen MobileFrame to automate their DSD and Route Accounting. Prior to adopting MobileFrame, Rug Doctor employed a hard-coded custom application running on DOS-based Symbol PDT 3100’s. That application was developed in 2001 and Rug Doctor had trouble with it from the beginning. Using MobileFrame, Rug Doctor plans to deploy a traditional DSD/Route Accounting application that allows their drivers to capture data about deliveries of product to stores, manage their supplies and machine inventories, and print out invoices at each stop. After evaluating several mobile platforms, and considering offshore custom development, Rug Doctor chose MobileFrame for its flexibility, ease of use, and competitive price point.
Expedited Packages purchases MobileFrame to automate their Proof of Delivery
Expedited Packages has chosen MobileFrame to automate their Proof of Delivery processes. Prior to adopting MobileFrame’s platform, Expedited Packages had 700 drivers using an outdated Palm application that lacked wireless capabilities and operated only in batch-mode. They also had 200 people using a hosted application for which they had to pay the vendor for every change; often times, the vendor would refuse to make the requested changes unless it benefited their entire customer base! Expedited Packages recognized that it had become necessary to adopt a more robust mobility solution, one which wouldn’t hold them hostage to the vendor’s whims. With MobileFrame, Expedited Packages will be able to utilize the latest mobility technologies to implement a full-featured POD mobile application that closely integrates with their existing dispatch software. Continue reading
Chapman Metering purchases MobileFrame to automate Work Order Management
Chapman Metering, a utility contractor specializing in meter installations and testing services, has chosen MobileFrame to automate their Work Order Management. Chapman Metering was looking for an easy-to-use software solution that would allow them to customize their mobile work orders, and integrate to their existing Access-based backend system, without requiring custom programming. In addition, they needed an enterprise mobility solution which would allow them to embed photos and collect GPS location data. Continue reading
Ameren selects MobileFrame to automate substation inspections
Ameren has chosen MobileFrame as their standard mobility platform, with their first project being to automate their substation inspections, preventative maintenance and facility repairs. Subsequently, Ameren has 200+ forms that they plan to automate across their various departments. Prior to adopting MobileFrame, Ameren had 20-25 people who manually re-entered collected data from paper forms. Ameren’s central IT department recognized that a platform solution, like MobileFrame, would result in a huge ROI when going mobile. After a thorough evaluation of all solutions in the marketplace, Ameren chose MobileFrame for its ease of use, flexibility, and because MobileFrame provides a complete set of mobility tools that includes an integration wizard and mobile device management.
MobileFrame 4.7 Beta Signup
MobileFrame Engineering is getting close to releasing the next version of our complete mobility solution into open beta. MobileFrame 4.7 reintroduces DB2 support, built-in version control, several UI and performance improvements… and a few other surprises to be announced soon.
If you are interested in participating in the customer beta, please contact support to ensure your name is on the list and your beta license keys are sent. You must be a current customer or partner to participate in the beta program.
Advanced Powering Services purchases MobileFrame to automate field inspections and maintenance
Advanced Powering Services has chosen MobileFrame to automate their field inspections and maintenance activities. APS performs semi-annual maintenance on 3500+ pieces of equipment across CA, AZ and NV primarily for the Cable TV Industry. In addition, APS performs field inspections of all the equipment at a facility. Prior to adopting MobileFrame’s platform, APS’s business process was entirely paper-based. APS wanted to grow their business and they recognized that eliminating paper forms and manual data entry was the best way to go. They plan to write their own mobile applications, using the MobileFrame platform, and deploy them to Netbooks operating on Verizon’s 3G network. Continue reading
Digi Jadoo purchases MobileFrame to automate subscription revenue collection processes
Digi Jadoo, exclusive distributor for several Satellite Pay TV channels in Bangladesh, has purchased MobileFrame to automate their subscription revenue collection process. Digi Jadoo Territory Officers, stationed across Bangladesh, collect subscription revenue on behalf of the Pay TV channels from over 800 cable operators and MSO’s. Digi Jadoo was looking for a way to grow their business while keeping track of Territory Officers via GPS and providing the ability to work remotely without the use of paper. In addition, MobileFrame’s system will provide Digi Jadoo the necessary information about the bill payment status of their clients. Continue reading
Frontier Logistics to deploy Inventory Management, POD and Rail Fleet Management mobile applications using MobileFrame platform
Frontier Logistics has chosen MobileFrame as their standard mobility platform for use in deploying several mobile applications throughout their organization. The first mobile application will be for inventory tracking in the warehouse. They also plan to deploy mobile apps to automate Proof of Delivery (POD) and Rail fleet management. Frontier’s mobile applications will run on Intermec CN50’s with the Intermec SR61 Bluetooth handheld scanner. The driving force behind Frontier’s decision to standardize on MobileFrame was the need to improve productivity, reduce paperwork and eliminate duplicate data entry. The platform provides the flexibility, ease-of-use and hardware support necessary for Frontier to develop the wide variety of mobile applications their business processes require. At full deployment, Frontier Logistics expects to have 230 users: 30 in the warehouse and 200 drivers.
Space Coast Launch Services Purchases MobileFrame For Asset Tracking Integrated To Maximo backend
Space Coast Launch Services, selected MobileFrame’s enterprise mobility platform to automate asset tracking mobile applications integrated to their Maximo backend system. Space Coast Launch Services are a government contractor. They wanted to eliminate the paper forms used for asset tracking and be able to run reports that show where their assets are at any given time. They were looking for a customizable Platform that would give them the ultimate control over their applications. In addition to the asset tracking requirement, they also have 6 or 7 other mobile applications on the list to deploy. They need to integrate to Maximo, so they wanted to talk to a customer of ours who had done this already. Santee Cooper assured them that the integration to Maximo was a breeze. The customer will be writing their own mobile applications. They will be using Motorola MC9090s for the project. Continue reading
APCOA UK Purchases MobileFrame For Penalty Notice & Parking Apps
Apcoa UK, selected MobileFrame’s enterprise mobility platform to implement mobile applications across their operations. The First mobile application is for a Fixed Penalty Notice application. The second mobile application will be for a Parking application. The mobile applications are being deployed to 35 users on the new Motorola MC9500 devices over GPRS wireless.
MobileFrame Business Partner, MobileWorxs UK is providing all the services in the account. Continue reading