HOW COULD MOBILITY IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESSMAIN BENEFITS OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN REAL LIFE

MOBILITY AND SECURITY

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Mobile devices should not be used just to retrieve information from IS. They are also suitable for entering data when other standard methods of entering data such as access via a PC or a laptop are not available or if this way of enter-ing data would increase the workload. Applications for processing business trips – travel management, purchase orders creation or approval – are great examples.

Such use of mobile applications allows for a more efficient performance of some common tasks and “real-time” availability of IS and its data.

Peter Málik

Mobility is a giant leap forward!

Nowadays, mobility is perceived as a strategic advantage in the business environment; signi- ficant part of data processing could be ma- naged using mobile applications. Unfortunate-ly, reality is quite different as the role of mobile applications in simplifying complicated processes is poorly understood and awareness is often lacking. In accordance with these facts we provide our customers with analysis, design, and implementation of appropriate solutions.

Peter is the co-founder and one of the leaders of become. He has been working in the field of SAP system implementation for many years and his activities are focused on the development of solutions aimed to optimize selected busi-ness processes. He has been participated in numerous international projects and is a member of the team which is pioneering the way we understand numerous possibilities and benefits that are provided by mobile applica-tions use in the company.

The become team participates in SAP system implementation and optimization of related processes. In accordance with our company strategy we are looking for other innovative solutions that can help improve and optimize

Mobile Devices Cannot BeSeen Just as „Information Output“ Gadgets

business processes of our customers and enhance efficiency of their businesses.

Solutions based on mobile devices are considered to provide significant room for improvement. They will increase the avai- lability of information systems (IS) and provide information to end user without need for deep IS knowledge.

Information obtained in this way can pro-vide significant decision-making advantage and support for managers at various orga-nizational levels. Information on the state of production orders, stock levels, unpaid debts, orders waiting for approval can be mentioned as examples.

Mobility Lacks Enlightenment

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Key facts:

Employees, like consumers, do

keep pace with technological

progress.

Enhanced need for flexibility

forced by market demands

requires a search for new

means to support productivity.

Overall productivity and mobi-

lity of employees is increased,

thus saving time and money.

Our applications are designed

for maximum simplicity.

Performing operations using

mobile devices should be

easier than doing the same

operations in ERP

via a computer.

Intuitive, simple, comprehensi-

ble applications do not require

special training, quick imple-

mentation (iOS, Android,

Windows mobile platforms).

Process control is much easier. Using mobile applications is a

simple, fast, and inexpensive

way to introduce innovations

inside the company.

Necessary information is

available anytime

and anywhere.

Benefits of introducing mobile

applications are visible very

soon.

Mobility is a giant leap forward!

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Mobile Application as an Optimization Tool

Mobile applications can simplify communication between the user and the information system anytime and anywhere. They are not only the result of efforts to utilize the still-in-creasing volume of mobile devices. We do not create mobile applications in order to support this trend, we create them to help define a way to support employees’ productivi-ty and to make their daily work-ing routines easier. We try to develop mobile applications which do not just communicate but also offer much more func-tionality and more possibilities than communication via com-puters.

In addition, we design applica-tions in such a way so their use is as simple as possible com-pared to system communication via a computer. Native capabili-ties of mobile devices can change mobile applications to complex tools, which, beside basic features such as quick, simple, and efficient communi-cation with the IS, also offer additional functions that are not available while accessing the IS via an ordinary computer.

How can a mobile application becomea tool for processes optimization?

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in what is the difference?

conditionsCommon communicationby personal computer

Communication by a mobile application

Hardware equipment Smartphone PC

Connecting outside of work application works in

offline regime

noneConnection byVPN, ...

Reaction speed on the process of action high percentage of employee´s

is carrying a mobile phone compared to the computer

quickAverage

Comfort in communication with the information system

outside from the office is easierto communicate by a mobiledevices compared to a computer

highAverage

The possibility of using native technologies links with using the camera,

GPS, function for shootingmarking codes, e-signature compared to computer

highNone

Support the growth of using mobile devices

highNone

Connections in the work

application works inoffline regime

noneConnection to company

WiFi, LAN, ...

Writing of the necessarydata

Automatic list some dataHandheld by PC

Mobile Application as an Optimization Tool

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Security threats dominate...The “innovation introduction” effect can be compared to a coin which has two sides. One side of the coin represents the benefits, new solutions, and improvements. The other side brings fear and uncertainty.

While introducing innovative mobile solutions into a company, the negative side of the coin represents legitimate security fears. Safety and security is therefore a top priority during development of our solutions. Vladislav Plevko, who is respon-sible for development of mobile applications and safety concerns, answers our questions regarding mobile applications safety.

Many companies are worried about security threats and those fears are justified. There have been many cases where important data leaked from the company and were compromised by a third party. This is proba-bly the main reason why managers are afraid of introducing mobility into their companies. Safety issues can be found in various aspects of the everyday working routine. Employees’ carelessness can often lead to sensitive data being leaked or lost. Companies seem to forget the importance of informing their employees of security threats, safety rules, and principles.

During the development of our applica-tions we are well aware of possible security threats and therefore it is our priority to look for potential risks in accordance with our customers’ expectations. Some custom-ers do have high safety requirements and for us this is not just a challenge but also a standard. Others do not process a lot of sensitive data and therefore their safety requirements are not so high. Despite this fact we always develop their applications with the highest security level possible. We cannot pretend that all security threats have been addressed, every problem solved, and there is nothing else to be done in the future. New threats emerge periodi-cally, so it is necessary to be prepared. In order to stay ready we also constantly mon-itor new threats.

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Security threats dominate......but effective defense is available!

Become mobility is our own approach to mobile application development and deployment to SAP Mobile Platform. Instead of using standard SAP mobile com-ponents, we managed to create our own mobile platform. The reasons to do so are in fact very clear. We found an easier, faster, and more sophisticated alternative which allows us to implement our applica-tions also for those customers whose SAP development budget is significantly limit-ed.

Definitely not. As I have said, safety is our top priority and our approach has no secu-rity restrictions which would prevent us from achieving the same level of security as with the direct access method provided natively by SAP.

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Facts and figures that cannot be ignored!

20% 20% INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY of workers in the field (network engineering).

30%Enterprise using mobile access to company systems observed 30% HIGHER REVENUES.

2x Enterprises that optimized their processes using mobile applications achieved 2x HIGHER average revenue per employee

24mes.58% of enterprises expect return on ROI investment withinTHE NEXT 24 MONTHS.

45%Almost half the companies expect mobile applications to increaseEMPLOYEE’S PRODUCTIVITY.

90%90% OF COMPANIES ALREADY IMPLEMENTED or intend to imple-ment ERP mobile applications.

38% 38% of workers in the world are mobile.

There is little point in stating the obvious facts which confirm the raising trend of mobile applications use in the business sector. However, the facts that mobility can support your business are much more interesting:

Gartner regards mobility as critical CIO strategy** SAP and Gartner Company survey results

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Facts and figures that cannot be ignored!Companies accepting mobility

cannot complain!

SUMMARY

improved efficiency of processes,reduced costs,control of specific processes made easier,increased productivity and mobility of employees,a simple, quick, and inexpensive way of introducing innova-tion into the company.

stock management process,supplier-customer processes,maintenance process,sales support.

“Nowadays our applications communicate mainly with SAP systems. Our aim is not to develop just SAP-related applications, but also applications which are capable of communicating with any information system or platform. This approach should open the doors of mobility for those small companies which cannot afford to use a SAP system. We can provide mobile applications for even companies as well and this will be the best value investment for them. In fact, it is possible to perceive mobile appli-cations as an independent unit capable of communicating with any information system. The benefits of mobile applications are obvious. Now it is up to the compa-nies to reconsider and join the mobility wave. ”

Pavol Marušiak is the co-founder of become and a SAP system expert. His strength are a passion for mobile applications and years of experience in his field.

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