DecisionPoint’s software partner SOTI recently released version 7 of MobiControl, their software solution designed to manage, support, secure and track mobile devices in the field.  The new version provides updates and enhancements to multiple existing features, including:

• Remote control
• Phone block
• User authentication
• Device lockdown
• File sync
• MobiControl Manager

Download the SOTI MobiControl v7 datasheet from DecisionPoint to learn more about all of the enhancements and new features that version 7 has to offer.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about mobile device management solutions.

Nowadays it seems like everyone has a GPS device in their car, but there are some significant differences between consumer GPS navigation and enterprise navigation systems.  Enterprise navigation systems are specialized for customers with large fleets and are designed to improve driver and dispatcher productivity.  Typical features that are tailored to large fleets include:

• Weight and width restriction routing
• Integrated HazMat routing
• Practical, shortest and toll avoidance routing
• Specialized points of interest-truck stops, rest areas, weigh stations and fuel locations

Unlike consumer GPS navigation systems that require a dedicated device, enterprise navigation systems can run on mobile devices that fleets are already using for their business solution.  Additionally, when a turn-by-turn enterprise navigation system is combined with a GPS tracking solution it only requires one data plan, lowering operational costs.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about enterprise navigation systems.

In our Nov. 9th post we provided more information about CXT Software’s X Mobile software for couriers.  X Dispatch is another CXT product that is designed for the courier market and they recently announced the release of Version 10.  X Dispatch allows dispatchers to monitor deliveries and drivers to increase productivity and efficiency.  Intelligent dispatching capabilities and automated proof of delivery information ensure that from dispatch to delivery your business runs seamlessly.  X Dispatch Version 10 includes improvements to:

• Routes
• Reporting
• Messaging

And added support for:

• Microsoft Windows 7
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Bing Maps

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about courier solutions.

Today I’d like to provide a brief overview of the new features and functionalities of Windows Mobile 6.1.  The following table compares Windows Mobile 6.1 to past editions:

 Many Motorola devices are shipping with WM6.1, including the MC9500, MC55 and more.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about devices that are shipping with WM6.1.

The courier industry is an integral part of the economy and provides the last minute delivery and supply that has become our nature.  Many industries rely on same day or less than 24-hours delivery for vital supplies or sensitive items.  Delivery of important documents and packages is what distinguishes courier services from other types of delivery services.  For this reason, courier workers require a mobile solution they can rely on to satisfy their customers.

X Mobile from CXT Software combines real-time data capture with transmit features necessary for today’s demanding delivery customers in a simple, wireless application.  X Mobile is a Java-based mobile application that can be installed on many mobile devices, giving companies several hardware options from Java-enabled mobile phones to mobile PDA devices on any mobile network.  X Mobile features include:

• Two-way communication to confirm jobs, pickup and proof of delivery
• Download entire route manifest to a driver’s mobile device
• Real-time signature capture
• Scan and track bar codes in real-time
• GPS

Download the DecisionPoint and CXT Software Datasheet to learn about DecisionPoint solutions that combine X Mobile and the powerful Motorola MC55.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about solutions, hardware and software designed for the courier industry.

Optimizing customer deliveries is critical for Direct Store Delivery (DSD) providers.  Employing a proven enterprise solution for your mobile sales force will increase accuracy, productivity and customer satisfaction.  MiTEzSales Mobile is MiT Systems’ flagship Sales Force Automation software designed for use by mobile sales representatives in the DSD Industry.  MiT EzSales Mobile offers a suite of applications:

Pre-Order Sales- Pre-sales representatives use MiTEzSales Mobile to write up orders that will be delivered by a driver on a future day. Sales and inventory history is available to provide accurate up to date information, discounted items are flagged, promotions schedules are available, and close to code items can be highlighted giving the sales rep all the information they need for improved order writing.

Driver Sales- MiTEzSales Mobile provides an easy and accurate means for on-site order fulfillment. Historic sales and inventory data is displayed, promoted or discounted items are flagged and promotion schedules are available, providing all the information the driver/sales person needs to develop the right order.

Delivery / DEX- Delivery personnel are able to manage and perform all route functions from the mobile device.  Specific deliveries are selected from the complete delivery schedule, truck inventory can be tracked and verified; all invoice transactions and adjustments are performed on the device; accounts receivable, collections, and payments are made; credit and debit memos can be issued (if authorized); signature capture and on-site portable printing allow delivery personnel to provide a complete transaction record for the customer.
 
MiTEzSales Mobile software can be loaded onto a Motorola MC35, MC70, or MC 9000 series handheld wireless device and used in combination with a Zebra RW 420, RW 220, or MZ 320 portable printer to provide a mobile solution designed for DSD.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about MiTEzSales Mobile software and solutions designed for the DSD industry.

Location-Based Services (LBS) or GPS location tracking allows your business to effectively manage mobile resources to ensure they’re in the right place at the right time.  Real-time information can provide insights into whether or not your resources are being used effectively.

SmartLOCATE from Agilis Systems is GPS location tracking software for your mobile workers, vehicles and assets.  SmartLOCATE provides up-to-the-minute location and time card information for on-the-go workers via the back office.

Features include:

• Detailed Web-based map
• Custom icons for drivers, jobs, assets and landmarks
• Play back history
• Vehicle maintenance reports/alerts
• Clock in/out from mobile devices

With GPS tracking software like SmartLOCATE you can increase productivity and improve response time to better serve your customers.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about SmartLOCATE software and how GPS tracking solutions can improve your business.

Proof of delivery solutions that leverage mobile devices can help your business maximize productivity and realize improvements in delivery tracking and overall reporting.  DecisionPoint’s select software partner Global Bay offers a Proof of Delivery solution that can help your mobile business realize these benefits and many more.

GBmobile Proof of Delivery combines an easy-to-use mobile interface for field workers with a feature rich back-end web management system.  With GBmobile Proof of Delivery you can easily stay connected to your mobile workforce and utilize mobile devices to schedule, dispatch, track and complete deliveries.   Your workforce will gain access to the following features via their handheld mobile computers:

• View schedules
• Accept/reject pickups
• Real-time schedule updates
• Scan packages
• Photo capture
• GPS and routing
• Pickup/delivery completion
• Signature capture

By enabling real-time proof of delivery GBmobile will minimize human error, increase accuracy and improve productivity.

Let’s get mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about how GBmobile Proof of Delivery can help you achieve improvements in delivery and logistics.

Motorola’s Mobility Services Platform (MSP3) is a comprehensive centralized deployment and device management solution.  MSP3 can be used from virtually any location to automatically stage and provision mobile devices, update the software on deployed devices and easily troubleshoot user problems regardless of where the devices are located. 

MSP3 has an intuitive Web-based interface.  Its 3-tier distributed architecture using IP communication enables it to support up to 100,000 mobile devices distributed across 2,000 relay servers located in around the world. MSP3 is offered in three modular editions: deployment, software management, and asset tracking and device support.  MSP enables customers to be up and running right out of the box and ensures mobile devices are always loaded with the most current software.  With remote device management, mobile workers can focus on their jobs rather than troubleshooting mobile computer issues.

MSP3 is network and carrier agnostic.

 Let’s get mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about Motorola’s Mobility Services Platform (MSP3).

Avalanche Mobility Center (MC) is a comprehensive management solution for the Wide Area Network enterprise that provides complete visibility and control of mobile devices from a central console. Avalanche MC streamlines the configuration, deployment and management of wireless networks while offering extensive flexibility by supporting a wide range of mobile devices over GPRS, EDGE, and 3G data connections and an optimized dual mode 802.11/Wireless WAN capability.  Avalanche also supports mapping of device location via GPS at no additional upfront or monthly cost, and the ability to send text messages to the device. 

Wavelink offers two versions of Avalanche: Avalanche Mobility Center (AMC) and Avalanche Site Edition (ASE). ASE is designed for customers managing between 10 - 10,000 mobile devices in a centralized deployment. AMC is designed for customers wanted to run in a distributed deployment. It can support upwards of 200 mobile device servers and each server can support up to 10,000 mobile devices. AMC can run on the SQL database it ships with or it can run on MSSQL Server 2005/2008. This version of Avalanche also has full support for Linux operating systems and also contains Infrastructure Management.

Both versions contain a Java interface with detailed user management, mobile device update schedules, extensive mobile device properties/tracking, and a robust reporting engine.

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about Wavelink Avalanche.