The Mobility Cloud.

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The Mobility Cloud Combining the power of cloud computing with the freedom and functionality of mobile devices can give enterprises access to a wide range of key benefits, including increased reliability, real-time updates, device-agnostic applications and more. Research continually highlights the exponential growth in the number of mobile services using the cloud and the number of mobile phone users that access applications through the cloud - predicted to rise from 42.8 million in 2008 to almost 1 billion by 2014.

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What is Cloud Computing?Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand.

What is Mobility?This is the use of portable computing devices that can run on batteries but are not usually classified as laptops:

• Portable Computers

• Tablet PCs

• PDAs

• Netbooks

• Smartphones

The Mobility CloudCombining the power of cloud computing with the freedom and functionality of mobile devices can give enterprises access to a wide range of key benefits, including increased reliability, real-time updates, device-agnostic applications and more.

Research continually highlights the exponential growth in the number of mobile services using the cloud and the number of mobile phone users that access applications through the cloud - predicted to rise from 42.8 million in 2008 to almost 1 billion by 2014.

VisionID, In2Sequence & the Mobility CloudVisionID continually work to ensure that we can supply our clients with the most up to date products, services and solutions to ensure processes run smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Keeping this in mind we have joined forces with In2Sequence who specialise in delivering complex field-force management systems for all industries focusing on the needs of mobile workers within companies. This unrivalled solution coupled with our extensive expertise, knowledge and experience with hardware we can provide a solution to tend to your every need as a company employing mobile workers – and all of the software uses the cloud, thus coining the term “The VisionID Mobility Cloud” for us. Having a digital office results in 80% less paper.

Client Benefits - Platform: The cumbersome paper notes, files and documents, stacks of folders and the constant hassle of having to ink data, information or a note, seems such a wasteful exercise in this electronics age when it is so easy to adopt better practices using the best software.

• Manage all elements of your process in one application

• Automate collection of all business process or field data

• Route relevant intelligence to relevant people instantly

• Dramatically improve processes for quality and efficiencies

• Detect exceptions and raise cascading alerts

• Simplify complex information flows, reduce paperwork

• Risk-free system, fast and easy install and operate

• Give customers a professional, differentiated service

• Give sales a confident ‘edge over competitors’

Client Benefits – Mobilising Your Workforce:VisionID provides end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions, inside and outside the four walls, that help organisations get real-time access to point-of-business information. Your sales, service and maintenance staff will have the tools available to rapidly reduce downtime and take advantage of every revenue-generating opportunity.

Using the latest technology to equip your staff with a mobile office will give them the tools they need to make more informed business decisions as well as removing the errors associated with manually processing paper work. Handheld computers, smart phones, PDAs, etc., all have mutual benefits for the customer, the employee and the employer. The customer benefits from the ability to access more real time information. The employee (mobile worker) benefits from a more organised work flow and a lot less paper work. The employer benefits from having more organised employees with less downtime, the ability to track the work being done, access to real time information and the elimination of errors. If you feel that your employees don’t do what you expect of them and just do what you inspect, we have the solution for you.

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Determining A Solution For Your BusinessThe first step in our consulting methodology is a thorough Needs Analysis.

Our consultants bring years of facilities management, workforce automation and technology knowledge to your implementation. We will work with key players in your organization to create a plan that includes your goals, establishing data sources, and recommendations for implementation scope and timeline. Some of the information gathered during this step includes:

• Evaluation of legacy systems and processes for space management, move, asset inventory, lease and property management, work order, preventative maintenance and CAD activities

• Brainstorming and determination of desired goals

• Interviews with key organizational contacts

• Recommendations for complete system implementation

The second step in our consulting methodology is Implementation.

Once the Needs Analysis is complete our team can help guide your organization through the implementation process. A thorough understanding and execution of our systems implementation includes several aspects such as:

Database and Systems IntegrationA successful implementation should integrate and share data from and with different sources throughout your organisation. Our systems can talk to your internal scheduling databases and link them to other systems in your organisation to increase the effectiveness and distribute the benefits of your system.

Product and Framework ConfigurationAlthough our solutions are robust and highly configurable, we understand that you may not have the resources to make the solution integrate with your business processes. We can help you configure your solution and develop the necessary business frameworks to your specific needs to further develop the unique preferences at your organisation. The inherent flexibility of the hardware and software design guarantees configurations will migrate to future versions, ensuring your investment will last and easily accommodate future demands as they arise.

Custom ReportingThe internal reporting engine provided our solutions is ideal for generating a wide range of reports with its highly intuitive, streamlined and flexible layout. However, we recognize that some organisations want to develop much more complicated reports. So we can create custom reports by integrating with advanced reporting tools and information systems such as SAP.

The third and final step of the process is ...

Project Management and After Sales SupportWe can provide complete Project Management services to help with all aspects of your implementation and thereafter.

The team assigned to your project will be with you every step of the way, offering guidance and assistance to help get your solution running smoothly and quickly. Personal attention to our clients and client satisfaction are core principles for us and our Professional Services team is highly trained and competent. As well as help with the implementation of the hardware and software we also provide Technical support and services on all hardware. We do a variety of response times varying from same day to workshop.

Once a Needs Analysis is conducted, our consultants can assist in managing your implementation by setting up a project schedule and monitor deadlines to help ensure a successful and timely implementation.

Types of SolutionsVisionID are partners with some of the biggest manufacturers of Mobile Computers in the World, in particular, Motorola, Intermec and Honeywell. There are solutions from all three providers that range in price, complexity, durability, usability and productivity. The needs analysis that we conduct will help determine the best handheld for your solution.

Just like the hardware element, the software comes in a variety of solutions. There are simple, straight forward “out-of-the-box” type solutions. These cover all the basic needs that any business could have. But, thinking outside the box, VisionID with the help of In2Sequence can provide a solution tailored to your every need. Every company’s needs are different and “out-of-the-box” just won’t suffice for some needs. The needs analysis will suggest, what exactly is needed for us to provide the perfect platform. The solution can be as complex as needed while remaining user friendly and in particular having the ability to integrate with existing systems with as little interruption as possible.

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Our Mobility PartnersVisionID is partnered with Motorola and Zebra who provide the hardware aspect to all Mobility Solutions. Zebra specialise in Mobile Printers and Motorola in mobile computers and handhelds. Both are world leading at what they do and have years of experience in the Mobility field.

Motorola & Mobile Solutions:Enable your organisation to provide faster response times, increase the number of service calls, reduce travel costs and eliminate paperwork using Motorola Field Service Solutions.

These solutions, a combination of enterprise digital assistants and mobile computers from Motorola and software from our partners, empower workers with the tools they need to: work faster, track and bill all labour, parts and materials used, meet contractual obligations and up-sell customers during service calls. Improve your company’s ability to track, service and maintain its assets whether they’re under one roof or in disparate locations. Automate asset maintenance to give technicians and support staff instant access to the details they need to keep all operating at peak performance with Enterprise Asset Management Solutions, made up of Motorola hand-held mobile computers, bar code scanners, RFID technology and software from our partners. Eliminate paper bottlenecks by using Motorola mobility technology and your technicians will spend less time requesting, assigning, completing and closing out work orders.

In2Sequence & Mobile Solutions: VisionID also has a software partner. In2Sequence has built a robust, globally scalable and configurable, back-bone FM Service Management system that majors on engineering excellence and configurable software design. This revolutionary new product includes at its core an MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern that ensures easy and quick configurability without compromise to the core product. This comprehensive business management product was built to operate over networks to collect and manage data from many types of field deployed devices such as PDAs, scanners and biometric devices.

Zebra & Mobile Solutions:Increase accuracy, efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing costs when you implement Zebra field service solutions. Efficiently control your service and maintenance recording, parts deliveries, service pickups, invoicing, route delivery and labour management with Zebra mobile print solutions. Using bar code and RFID technology in mobile printers reduces paperwork and automates in-field processes. Verify records, receipts and invoices with your customers on-site at time of delivery to increase customer satisfaction and reduce billing cycles. Zebra field service solutions help you drive on going service revenue by producing inspection stickers and service reminder labels that prompt customers to contact you for scheduled maintenance.