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Technology with a vision |
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pro-Forms™ is founded on a vision of simplicity for mobile users underpinned by flexibility, control and cutting edge features all leading to a great customer experience - no matter what the size or complexity of the customer or required solution.
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We are constantly aiming to ensure that pro-Forms™ :
- is compatible with as broad a range of mobile devices possible
- delivers a consistent user experience on different mobile platforms
- meets the needs & expectations of businesses in mutilple sectors
- exchanges data with all the common and mainstream backoffice technologies
- requires minimal user support
We have an exciting development roadmap for pro-Forms™ which is being continually reviewed in light of both the latest technical developments within the mobile world and which is also influenced by our customers and users.
Becoming a pro-Forms™ user ensures your business can automatically take advantage of these latest developments without incurring any of the costs or difficulties encountered with bespoke solutions.
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Devices and Operating Systems |
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As you would expect, we spend a considerable amount of time working hard to deliver versions of the pro-Forms™ mobile client for different mobile hardware and Operating System platforms.
pro-Forms™ is fully compatible with the following generic smartphone devices : |
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BlackBerry smartphones
As a BlackBerry partner we continue to enjoy considerable success with customers using BlackBerry devices and infrastructure - either with or without BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES).
pro-Forms™ is compatible with the Torch, Bold, Curve and Pearl families and BlackBerry OS versions 4.x to 7.0
In particular Public and Private Sector customers requiring security (to CESG Restricted /IL3 classification) and data encryption will find pro-Forms™ especially effective. |
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Android smartphones
From Android version 2.1 upwards, pro-Forms™ gives a great user experience with rich functionality on the ever increasing range of Android devices hitting the market.
Whether it be the mainstream high specification HTC devices or more specialised toughened models which are perfect for field service engineers pro-Forms™ will meet your business needs for data capture and transmission to back office systems. |
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Java based devices (e.g. Nokia models)
Popular within the mass business market, Java based devices offer a cost effective and practical solution for remote workers using the pro-Forms™ solution.
We have found that users with these devices require minimal training and support and their businesses gain significant productivity gains from a low investment in technology. |
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Windows Mobile smartphones
Combining the power of Windows Mobile 6.x with pro-Forms™ gives businesses an opportunity benefit from the familiarity of the Windows brand along with features such as signature capture using resistive screen technologies and barcode scanning directly within forms.
For organisations needing additional data security and continuous remote access to network resources opting to use pro-Forms™ with Netmotion's MobilityXE Mobile VPN offers the perfect solution.
We are on schedule to launch a Windows Phone 7 version of pro-Forms™ in the Autumn 2011.
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In response to demand from our corporate and Public Sector customers we have released versions of pro-Forms™ compatible with both the BlackBerry Playbook and Android tablets. These devices suit different markets and organisational objectives and are extremely effective for their respective target audiences. |
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BlackBerry Playbook
The new Playbook from RIM is set to revolutionise the corporate marketplace for larger screen devices thanks to the security and robustness of the BlackBerry infrastructure. The secure movement of data - especially within the Public Sector - is often a critical requirement and pro-Forms™ combined with a BES solution offers this functionality both over a corporate WiFi network and via 3G data networks using a BlackBerry smartphone as a modem. |
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Android Tablets
The explosion in affordable 7" Android tablet devices has opened up a new world of opportunity for data capture in the field where previously either device screen size or cost was prohibitive.
We believe these devices will grow in popularity as organisations with price sensitive, non-security critical demands seek greater efficiencies in their business processes. From Android version 2.1 upwards pro-Forms™ offers an excellent user experience for data capture and task completion.
Click here to view screen shots of our Android interface. |
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Cloud or Enterprise hosting |
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The server application on which pro-Forms™ is based utilises a combination of web technologies designed to make it simple for businesses to create and manage forms, user accounts and data integration with back office systems without needing specialist skills or dedicated in-house IT staff.
Using an Internet Explorer interface administrators of the system have full access to a range of very powerful yet easy use tools and features meaning developing applications for mobile devices is both rapid and robust.
We offer organisations a choice of two ways of accessing the server application :
- through our Cloud based service for Pay As You Go Flexi License customers
- via an in-house installation of the application for Enterprise License customers
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We provide the same excellent levels of user support and feature upgrades for both options meaning those organisations that need to host the solution in-house are able to do so by opting for an Enterprise License and those businesses without the necessary technical skills or budget are able to subscribe to our Cloud solution. |
