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!