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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 Prior to adopting MobileFrame’s platform, Expedited Packages had 700 drivers using an outdated Palm application that lacked wireless capabilities and operated only in batch-mode.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.
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
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.
Asplundh Tree Expert Company Purchases MobileFrame For 1,500 User Initial Deployment With Plans To Automate 8,000 Field Personnel
Asplundh Tree Expert Company, selected MobileFrame’s enterprise mobility platform to implement mobile applications across their operations. The first set of mobile applications will include Timesheets, Customer Contract Configuration and Employee / Equipment searches. We will be integrating to their backend system called Proamics, which runs on Sybase. In a later phase we will integrate to SAP. Asplundh CIO, George Gunther, was impressed with MobileFrame’s ability to automate applications quickly with no programming, which is very important since they have so many applications they want to deploy. The goal of this mobility project is to improve productivity, reduce errors, and speed up job processing. George estimates a 122% ROI within 30 months based upon a deployment of 1,500 devices running MobileFrame. They will start the pilot on existing laptops, then migrate over the handhelds. Follow on phases will automate approximately 8,000 field personnel. Continue reading
Insight into eyewear inventories with MobileFrame and RFID technology (Altair Eyewear)
Atair Eyewear, a VSP® Company, selected MobileFrame’s enterprise mobility software to implement RFID-based inventory management across their operations. As a VSP® Company, Altair has the potential to reach 25,000 independent offices and more than 55 million fully insured lives. VSP’s recent acquisition of Marchon Eyewear extends Altair’s reach even further to include 10,000 optician offices across the country as well as global opportunities. Altair Eyewear supports independent eye care providers with advanced eyewear technologies and distinctive brands including Tommy Bahama®, Joseph Abboud®, Sigrid Olsen®, and Revlon®. Continue reading
Intermec Selects MobileFrame as its Standard Mobility Platform for the Department of Defense AIT-IV Contract
MobileFrame, the leading provider of Configurable Mobile ApplicationsTM, announces that Intermec Inc. has selected MobileFrame’s Configurable Mobile ApplicationTM software as its Standard Mobility Platform for the Department of Defense AIT-IV Contract recently won by Intermec. The Department of Defense awarded Intermec an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (“IDIQ”) contract for Automatic Identification Technology (“AIT-IV contract”). Since 1988, Intermec has provided the Department of Defense and Federal government agencies with AIT technologies for asset tracking, inventory control, automated warehousing, and depot management. Intermec bid MobileFrame’s award-winning enterprise mobility software Platform to deliver a diverse suite of mobile applications for AIT-IV orders that may be placed by any authorized activity supporting the Department of Defense. Continue reading