Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP): High-impact Technology - What You Need to Know: Definitions, Adoptions, Impact, Benefits, Maturity, Vendors

Kevin Roebuck

Description

MEAP - a Mobile Enterprise Application Platform is a development framework that provides tools and client/server middleware for mobile (targeting any mobile application on any device, ranging from a smartphone to a PC) and multichannel (highly device/OS- and network-adaptive) thick (offline) enterprise AD. Platform applications are best for companies that wish to deploy multiple applications on a single infrastructure, scaled to the size of their current mobile field force and available in an online and offline mode. These applications are often able to transfer seamlessly across the Mobile operating system, as a platform to launch applications upon. Mobile platforms provide higher level languages and easy development templates to simplify and speed the mobile application development timeframe, requiring less programming knowledge for mobile business application deployment.

This book is your ultimate resource for Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP). Here you will find the most up-to-date information, analysis, background and everything you need to know.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP) right away, covering: Mobile enterprise application platform, Field service management, Mobile application development, Mobile device management, Adaptxt, Adobe Flash Cast, Afaria, Allsport GPS, Android Market, Appcelerator Titanium, AviatorCalc, Betavine, BlackBerry App World, Bolt Browser, Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless, Brightkite, Canditv, City ID, Client-server model, Corona (software development kit), Doddle, DragonRAD, EQO, EveryWAN Mobility Manager, Exit Games, FOTA (technology), GetJar, Good Technology, Handheld video game, Hands-On Mobile, Illumination Software Creator, Imoblife, InnoPath Software, Internet Explorer Mobile, ISilo, ISiloX, Java Platform, Micro Edition, JavaFX, JOCA, July Systems, Kavapoint, KD Player, Kinoma, Lightweight User Interface Toolkit, List of digital distribution platforms for mobile devices, List of Google products, Loopt, Lovegetty, Lovegety, Mformation, MIDlet, MiKandi, MOAP, Mobi4Biz, Mobiflock, Mobile browser, Mobile business intelligence, Mobile dialer, Mobile e-mail, Mobile game, Mobile media, Mobile software platform, Mobile Sorcery, Mobile Virtualization, Mobile wallpaper, Mobile Web Server (Symbian OS), MobileIron, Mobinex, Mobiola, Mobiquant, Motoblur, Mpowerplayer, MXit, MyMobileWeb, N-Gage (service), Nellymoser, Nokia network monitor, Nokia Ovi Suite, Nokia Point & Find, Nokia Sports Tracker, Obigo Browser, Odyssey Software (Mobile Device Management), On-Device Portal, Oruxmaps, Ovi (Nokia), Ovi Maps, Palm App Catalog, Phunware, PicDial, Pokémate, Polaris Browser, Polaris Document Master, Python for S60, Qeep, QuickOffice, Radio Service Software, REVIVAL Mobile Management Suite, S60 (software platform), Secure Mobile Architecture (SMA), Sense Networks, Series 30 (software platform), Series 40, Series 80 (software platform), SHAPE Services, Skyfire (web browser), SmartCam, Smartface, Software Components OTA, Sonic Boom, Inc., Sony Ericsson Java Platform, Sybase unwired platform, SyncShield, System Center Mobile Device Manager, Tomytronic 3D, ToneThis, TouchPal, Tristit Browser, UAProf, UDigits, Universal Mobile Interface, UZard Web, Virtual Radio, Web Browser for S60, WebKit, WiDEN, WikiPock, Windows Marketplace for Mobile, Windows Phone Marketplace, WIPI, WMLScript, Worklight (company), Yahoo! Go, Zlango, Zozoc, Enterprise architecture, AGATE (architecture framework), Applications architecture...and much more

This book explains in-depth the real drivers and workings of Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP). It reduces the risk of your technology, time and resources investment decisions by enabling you to compare your understanding of Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP) with the objectivity of experienced professionals.

Sujets

• Computers
• Informatique

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781743045930
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 42 Mo

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Contents

Articles Mobile enterprise application platform Field service management Mobile application development Mobile device management Adaptxt Adobe Flash Cast Afaria Allsport GPS

Android Market Appcelerator Titanium AviatorCalc Betavine BlackBerry App World Bolt Browser Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless Brightkite Canditv City ID Client–server model Corona (software development kit) Doddle DragonRAD EQO

EveryWAN Mobility Manager

Exit Games FOTA (technology) GetJar Good Technology Handheld video game Hands-On Mobile Illumination Software Creator Imoblife InnoPath Software Internet Explorer Mobile

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iSilo iSiloX Java Platform, Micro Edition JavaFX JOCA July Systems

Kavapoint KD Player Kinoma Lightweight User Interface Toolkit List of digital distribution platforms for mobile devices List of Google products Loopt Lovegetty Lovegety Mformation MIDlet MiKandi MOAP Mobi4Biz Mobiflock Mobile browser Mobile business intelligence

Mobile dialer Mobile e-mail Mobile game Mobile media Mobile software platform Mobile Sorcery Mobile Virtualization Mobile wallpaper Mobile Web Server (Symbian OS) MobileIron Mobinex Mobiola Mobiquant Motoblur mpowerplayer

87 88 89 95 99 100 103 105 108 110 111 117 133 136

137 138 139 141 143 143 144 145 150 155 156 156 160 161 167 168 169 171 173 175 177 179 180 181

MXit MyMobileWeb N-Gage (service) Nellymoser Nokia network monitor Nokia Ovi Suite Nokia Point & Find Nokia Sports Tracker Obigo Browser Odyssey Software (Mobile Device Management) On-Device Portal Oruxmaps Ovi (Nokia) Ovi Maps Palm App Catalog Phunware PicDial Pokémate Polaris Browser Polaris Document Master Python for S60 Qeep QuickOffice Radio Service Software REVIVAL Mobile Management Suite S60 (software platform) Secure Mobile Architecture (SMA) Sense Networks Series 30 (software platform) Series 40 Series 80 (software platform)

SHAPE Services Skyfire (web browser) SmartCam Smartface Software Components OTA Sonic Boom, Inc. Sony Ericsson Java Platform

182 188 189 201 203 204 206 207 209 210 212

215 216 221 223 224 225 228 230 232 233 235 237 238 238 239 245 247 249 250 252 253 255 260 261 263 264 266

Sybase unwired platform SyncShield System Center Mobile Device Manager Tomytronic 3D ToneThis TouchPal Tristit Browser UAProf UDigits Universal Mobile Interface UZard Web Virtual Radio Web Browser for S60

WebKit WiDEN WikiPock Windows Marketplace for Mobile Windows Phone Marketplace WIPI WMLScript Worklight (company) Yahoo! Go Zlango Zozoc Enterprise architecture AGATE (architecture framework) Applications architecture ArchiMate

Architecture domain Architecture of Integrated Information Systems Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method ARID Andy Blumenthal Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge Business architecture Business Architecture - Building Blocks Canonical Model CIMOSA

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282 283 284 287 293 294 295 297 299 300 301 303 304 306 307 312 313 314 316 318 320 321 322 325 326 330 335 336

CLEAR Framework for Enterprise Architecture Clinger–Cohen Act Confirmit Contract management Core Architecture Data Model Data architecture Department of Defense Architecture Framework Dynamic enterprise Enterprise architect Enterprise Architecture Assessment Framework Enterprise Architecture framework Enterprise Architecture Management Enterprise architecture planning Enterprise Collaboration Architecture Enterprise content management Enterprise engineering Enterprise feedback management Enterprise information management Enterprise information security architecture Enterprise Information System Enterprise integration Enterprise life cycle Enterprise Output Management Enterprise software Enterprise system Extended Enterprise FDIC Enterprise Architecture Framework Federal Enterprise Architecture Federated Architecture Functional Software Architecture GNU Enterprise Government Enterprise Architecture Habanero.NET Information architecture Information Framework INgage Networks Integrated Architecture Framework Interactive architecture

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IServer Macroscope (methodology suite) MIKE2.0 Methodology Mobile Enterprise Asset Management MODAF MODAF Meta-Model NATO Architecture Framework NIST Enterprise Architecture Model OBASHI The Open Group Architecture Framework Operating model Operational View Orbus Software

POLDAT Praxeme Ptech Reference architecture RM-ODP SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture Solutions Architect Syclo System Architect (software) TAFIM Technical architecture Technology stack ThoughtWorks TRAK Treasury Enterprise Architecture Framework Treasury Information System Architecture Framework Tryton UPDM View model Zachman Framework

References Article Sources and Contributors Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors

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Mobile enterprise application platform

Mobile enterprise application platform

[1] MEAP - aMobile Enterprise Application Platform is a development framework that provides tools and client/server middleware for mobile (targeting any mobile application on any device, ranging from a smartphone to a PC) and multichannel (highly device/OS- and network-adaptive) thick (offline) enterprise AD. Platform applications are best for companies that wish to deploy multiple applications on a single infrastructure, scaled to the size of their [2] current mobile field force and available in an online and offline mode. These applications are often able to transfer seamlessly across the Mobile operating system, as a platform to launch applications upon. Mobile platforms provide higher level languages and easy development templates to simplify and speed the mobile application development timeframe, requiring less programming knowledge for mobile business application deployment.

References [1] "Mobile Middleware" (http://www.appearnetworks.com). Appear Networks. 2011-05-26. . Retrieved 2011-05-26. [2] "Technology" (http://retrievercommunications.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=29). Retriever Communications. 2010-02-22. . Retrieved 2011-04-19.

Field service management

Field service management (FSM), also known as field force automation (FFA), is an attempt to optimize processes and information needed by companies who send technicians or staff "into the field" (or out of the office.) Optimization is difficult, since it involves intelligent scheduling and dispatching of multiple technicians to different locations daily, while minimizing cost and maintaining good customer service. FSM most commonly refers to companies who need to manage installs, service or repairs of systems or equipment. The four critical areas of a FSM solution are: 1. A customer management capability that includes account, selling, technical support and customer portal 2. End-to-end parts management 3. Dispatching and workforce optimization 4. Integrated mobile enterprise applications Field service software combines many of these functions into one unified solution. The software may also utilize databases containing details on customer premise equipment, access requirements, and parts inventory. Many Field Service Management solutions integrate with other software such as accounting programs like IFS Applications, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP, Mainpac, Oracle, MFGPro etc. Field service managementcreates a mobile system that connects the field worker with the backend. In turn, this type of software improves field worker productivity, enhances customer service, automates paper processes, assists with regulatory compliance, reduces human error, inventory turnover etc. In this field power scheduling is often most important because it determines how effective field service management will become. Proper scheduling maximizes work time, minimizes travel time, matches technicians skills and certifications to the work, prioritizes work by service level agreement (SLA), consider the availability of parts, and attempts to avoid technician overtime all while [1] maintaining an acceptable level of customer service. "In the typical mobile field service scenario, the customer contacts the call center. A call center representative enters a work order. Once the work order is processed, the job notes, billing, and parts information from the order are automatically updated in the systems dispatch and accounting applications. This information is then sent to the relevant field technician's handheld PC, and the technician performs the work. In the case of a problem, the technician can use the handheld device to communicate with the dispatch center directly. The dispatchers thus have [2] real-time, accurate status information about any technician or work order."

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Field service management

Market Gartner estimates that market penetration for field service applications has reached 20% of the addressable market. Software sales in the FSM market can only be approximated. Privately held vendors and some large vendors (for example, Infor, IBM, Oracle and SAP) do not disclose software sales in the area of FSM. Gartner research puts the revenue for packaged field service dispatch and workforce management software applications, not including service [3] revenue, at slightly less than $300 million in 2009 (expected to rise to $325 million by 2011).

References [1] IBM, Retriever Communications help BP Australia speed data collection for faster analysis and decision-making, Published on 09-Oct-2009.  International Business Machines 2009 IBM Corporation Route 100 Somers, NY 10589 U.S.A Available on-line in: http:/ /www-01.ibm. com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/JKIN-7WNLGE?OpenDocument&Site=software&cty=en_us [2] Robinson ,MarciaThe Race to Mobility, p 224` ISBN 0-07-138078-7 [3] Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, Published 10-Jun-2010 http:/ /www.gartner.com

Field Service Management Software is often referred to as: a Service Management System (SMS) a CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System a Work Order Software a Service Order Software a Scheduling or Dispatch Software a Expanded CRM a Mini ERP a Workforce management a Field Force Automation a Service Lifecycle Management a Service Chain Management a Mobile Field Service a Field Service Automation

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