{"id":93,"date":"2009-09-24T12:59:07","date_gmt":"2009-09-24T19:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rzb.791.mytemp.website\/?p=93"},"modified":"2009-09-25T21:36:22","modified_gmt":"2009-09-26T04:36:22","slug":"top-10-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-mobile-technology-vendors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobileframe.com\/blog\/top-10-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-mobile-technology-vendors","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Questions to ask when Evaluating Mobile Technology Vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at MobileFrame we encounter many different types of organizations looking to reap the benefits of going mobile.\u00a0 Traditionally these organizations are seeking to transform their current labor intensive, and error prone, paper based (work order \/ Inspection \/ Asset Tracking) system into an automated, error free, paperless environment.\u00a0 Through our interactions with these clients we have been able to craft some important questions to ask as you begin evaluating different mobile technology software providers.<\/p>\n

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  1. How is this application, and others developed?\u00a0 What level of technical expertise is required to write applications, make changes to current apps and to manage updates?\u00a0 Would our team be able make changes to the application with no coding required?<\/li>\n
  2. What kinds of mobile computers are supported?\u00a0 What happens if you have some users that want a windows mobile device and others that would prefer laptops, tablet pc\u2019s or desktops?\u00a0 What kind of cost is associated with each different device supported?\u00a0 Can I capture digital signatures, scan barcodes, take photos and capture GPS data these different devices?\u00a0\u00a0 Are there separate installers for each of them?<\/li>\n
  3. What happens with the backend data that is constantly changing, like work order assignments, inventory levels, etc?\u00a0 How do the mobile workers get the data?\u00a0 Is it an automated process?<\/li>\n
  4. What are my out of the box integration options with different backend systems?<\/li>\n
  5. What happens when there is no Internet connection on the mobile device?<\/li>\n
  6. Can I remotely manage a device while it is out in the field? Does the solution allow for remote control of devices? Can I get stats of each device such as memory usage, database size, etc?<\/li>\n
  7. What happens if a worker is synchronizing data and the connection gets dropped?<\/li>\n
  8. Can I track my mobile workers in real-time on a map?<\/li>\n
  9. Does the solution allow for real-time instant messaging? Can I view the logs of all messages sent and received?<\/li>\n
  10. Do I have to manually upgrade each device if the vendor issues a new release of their software or can this be managed remotely?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are just some of the many questions that organizations interesting in mobility should consider.\u00a0 To receive our answers to these questions, and a free mobility assessment, please contact us directly.<\/p>\n

    Email sales@mobileframe.com<\/a> or call (408) 885-1200<\/p>\n

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