Handheld solutions Mobile computing and wireless technology



has numerous benefits and this is why many companies are implementing

handheld solutions or are giving serious consideration to the idea.Where

do you start'A good place is to document and flow chart the current

processes that would benefit from a mobile solution. This can also offer

the benefit of helping improve productivity by stream lining processes.

Once complete the project lead can then work on getting high level

requirements documented and appraised. igroup help a lot of companies via

our professional services team move through this process in a low cost,

low risk manner.Vendors - The options could be the following:1. A ground

up handheld bespoke development2. A packaged solution that is modulated

and the top 20% can be customised3. Packaged Box/Off the self mobile

applicationThe trade offs.....there is always pro's and con's in life! 1.

Bespoke development can more costly and take longer to complete.

Advantages are that if you have a large number users and the "cost per

seat/license" is considered. It can quickly become more cost effective and

in theory you get what you want.... 2. Packaged solutions are built and

proven, thus possibly lower risk and faster install times. In reality the

solution might only give 70/90% of requirements. Although the cost benefit

might make it acceptable. Downside, the cost per license in a large number

of users is needed could be high.3. Usually, on paper the most cost

effective solution.....Although the usability and ROI could be more

difficult to achieve. Why? If the application does not meet the key

requirements, it is likely that it will not deliver the business benefits

that justify the investment. Because it cannot be changed or easily or

inexpensively changed a matching of functionality to requirements is

key.Rule of thumb...All of the above have a place and are obviously

selection is influenced by many factors.Please contact me if you would

like more help, as the approach will be key to the success of the handheld

solution project!