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- What is 'real-time supply chain'?
- What does Mobile Resource Management or MRM mean?
- What is "in-transit visibility'?
- What is the link between RFID, GPS and Location Based Services ?
- Will you license MobileFusion to us?
- We are a Freight Distribution Carrier - can we use your services?
- Does the MOBILEFusion Platform only work in North America?
- What makes you different?
- Who needs the information from your system?
- Can you integrate to our ERP?
- We are a mid-size company – can we afford this kind of technology?
- We don't want an Enterprise System that will define our IT operations for the next decade, cost millions and overwhelm us with bloatware we don’t need or understand.
- What does this technology cost to own and operate?
- What is the value of these applications?
- Why did you develop MOBILEFusionTM?
- What markets are using these solutions?
- Can you work with my existing billing and CRM packages?
- Do you only work with telecom carriers?
- Is MOBILEFusion just another middleware piece?
- I thought AppLocation was just did AVL GPS Tracking Software?
- Is MOBILEFusion a Green Fleet solution for GPS Fleet Management?
- Which Directories are you listed on?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is 'real-time supply chain'?
Answer: The ability to link RFID and GPS is critical. In the 2008 Logistics and Fleet Management Systems conference document, it is stated that 'the logistics industry is still chasing the holy grail of total redundancy in the supply chain with seamless and transparent information transfer." Typically, fleet or inventory management data is not used through out the whole supply chain - it is captured and used within its own system for single purpose applications. AppLocation allows this 'location-aware' information to be shared with the fleet's client - for business process, planning, accounting and dispatch plus integrate the inventory tracking systems via bar-code, RFID and RTLS. Our products are an alliance between fleet telematics and logistics solutions.
Answer: The ability to link RFID and GPS is critical. In the 2008 Logistics and Fleet Management Systems conference document, it is stated that 'the logistics industry is still chasing the holy grail of total redundancy in the supply chain with seamless and transparent information transfer." Typically, fleet or inventory management data is not used through out the whole supply chain - it is captured and used within its own system for single purpose applications. AppLocation allows this 'location-aware' information to be shared with the fleet's client - for business process, planning, accounting and dispatch plus integrate the inventory tracking systems via bar-code, RFID and RTLS. Our products are an alliance between fleet telematics and logistics solutions.
Question: What does Mobile Resource Management or MRM mean?
Answer: Good Question. There is a lot of talk about automating management of mobile workers, mobile workers' work and mobile workers' assets in the field. Whew - that's a lot of management. How about we just refer to it as linking mobile applications? We get all the information that needs to get into the business apps from the field where it needs to go. So there it is - MRM helps fleet operators and field service companies save money and increasing productivity and customer service. We use the combination of equipment and wireless technology that will be right for the situation, GPS, RFID, bar-code, hosted or licensed software applications. We think that mobile resource management is about using the right solution for the business problem rather than using technology. We go beyond MRM and edgeware to create a real time intelligent network to visualize your supply chain.
Answer: Good Question. There is a lot of talk about automating management of mobile workers, mobile workers' work and mobile workers' assets in the field. Whew - that's a lot of management. How about we just refer to it as linking mobile applications? We get all the information that needs to get into the business apps from the field where it needs to go. So there it is - MRM helps fleet operators and field service companies save money and increasing productivity and customer service. We use the combination of equipment and wireless technology that will be right for the situation, GPS, RFID, bar-code, hosted or licensed software applications. We think that mobile resource management is about using the right solution for the business problem rather than using technology. We go beyond MRM and edgeware to create a real time intelligent network to visualize your supply chain.
Question: What is "in-transit visibility'?
Answer: "In-Transit visibility" is defined by the military as tracking the identity, status, and location of cargo, passengers and personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations. Supply chain and logistics clients would describe in transit visibility as chain of custody of goods between two points. Thinking more broadly - one could include public transit in the definition as the movement of people in a transit system - where they are, where they make their electronic payments..hmmm - does that extend the value chain? Just asking? Can MOBILEFusion add mapping and LBS to electronic wallets and near-field RFID backend? Yes...
Answer: "In-Transit visibility" is defined by the military as tracking the identity, status, and location of cargo, passengers and personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations. Supply chain and logistics clients would describe in transit visibility as chain of custody of goods between two points. Thinking more broadly - one could include public transit in the definition as the movement of people in a transit system - where they are, where they make their electronic payments..hmmm - does that extend the value chain? Just asking? Can MOBILEFusion add mapping and LBS to electronic wallets and near-field RFID backend? Yes...
Question: What is the link between RFID, GPS and Location Based Services ?
Answer: MOBILEFusion provides the link between RFID ,and telco 'location-based services' (LBS) and the cellular or satellite GPS system for mobile resource management. We create a real time intelligent visualization platform for the supply chain. The automatic identification (auto-id) and tracking worlds have traditionally been made up of discrete hardware and software systems for different 'silo' applications. In the distribution, warehousing and manufacturing field tracking assets is usually handled by barcode, passive and active RFID and real time locating systems that send data into Work in Progress (WIP)/Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or ERP software. Outdoors for yard management, high value and mobile asset tracking is accomplished with RSSI or TDOA active RFID or GPS that works with software typically from the RTLS provider or from a third party provider. Automotive Vehicle Tracking or AVL and Fleet Management use GPS linked to cellular or satellite networks to track moving assets. These systems were not designed for linking to ERP systems - they are typically hosted 'ASP' models or customized for fleets but not designed specifically for end to end supply chain to include RFID tracking. Location Based Services or LBS using cellular networks and Assisted GPS for indoor and outdoor tracking of cellphones and PDAs. LBS offers an alternative to the traditional vehicle-centric GPS market. With the correct combination of handsets, carrier, application and geographical location (density of cellular towers), indoor location is achievable. AppLocation has the knowledge and experience of not only LBS but also GPS and RFID and RTLS to determine an appropriate mix of technologies. The latest trend are handsets enabled with barcode and RFID readers specific for enterprise applications further demonstrating the blurring lines between LBS and RFID. However, integration of RFID data on a telco handset is not a trivial matter - it requires telco experience and a telco grade platform. All users can find logistical efficiencies from asset tracking technology but not if they have to rip out existing infrastructure or if the initial capital costs are too high. MOBILEFusion was built specifically to allow users to retain the software and hardware that makes sense and scale out the system as your budget and timeline allows with mobility solutions. On an integrated, web-based platform. When the AVL Fleet is ready to scale out to RFID tracking, AppLocation can help. MOBILE Fusion enables the bridging of RFID and LBS systems - indoor or outdoor, mobile, wireless, satellite, cellular – supply chain, logistics - business logic or ERP – and apps delivered on wireless handheld devices - it’s all data to us.
Answer: MOBILEFusion provides the link between RFID ,and telco 'location-based services' (LBS) and the cellular or satellite GPS system for mobile resource management. We create a real time intelligent visualization platform for the supply chain. The automatic identification (auto-id) and tracking worlds have traditionally been made up of discrete hardware and software systems for different 'silo' applications. In the distribution, warehousing and manufacturing field tracking assets is usually handled by barcode, passive and active RFID and real time locating systems that send data into Work in Progress (WIP)/Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or ERP software. Outdoors for yard management, high value and mobile asset tracking is accomplished with RSSI or TDOA active RFID or GPS that works with software typically from the RTLS provider or from a third party provider. Automotive Vehicle Tracking or AVL and Fleet Management use GPS linked to cellular or satellite networks to track moving assets. These systems were not designed for linking to ERP systems - they are typically hosted 'ASP' models or customized for fleets but not designed specifically for end to end supply chain to include RFID tracking. Location Based Services or LBS using cellular networks and Assisted GPS for indoor and outdoor tracking of cellphones and PDAs. LBS offers an alternative to the traditional vehicle-centric GPS market. With the correct combination of handsets, carrier, application and geographical location (density of cellular towers), indoor location is achievable. AppLocation has the knowledge and experience of not only LBS but also GPS and RFID and RTLS to determine an appropriate mix of technologies. The latest trend are handsets enabled with barcode and RFID readers specific for enterprise applications further demonstrating the blurring lines between LBS and RFID. However, integration of RFID data on a telco handset is not a trivial matter - it requires telco experience and a telco grade platform. All users can find logistical efficiencies from asset tracking technology but not if they have to rip out existing infrastructure or if the initial capital costs are too high. MOBILEFusion was built specifically to allow users to retain the software and hardware that makes sense and scale out the system as your budget and timeline allows with mobility solutions. On an integrated, web-based platform. When the AVL Fleet is ready to scale out to RFID tracking, AppLocation can help. MOBILE Fusion enables the bridging of RFID and LBS systems - indoor or outdoor, mobile, wireless, satellite, cellular – supply chain, logistics - business logic or ERP – and apps delivered on wireless handheld devices - it’s all data to us.
Question: Will you license MobileFusion to us?
Answer: Yes. We will license MOBILEFusion and the applications or host the suite for you. And the equipment may be leased. We partner with ASPs, 3PLs, ISVs and manufacturers to bring MOBILEFusion to their clients and expand their product offering plus we provide professional services to ensure the success of those engagements. We can assist you bring the power of MOBILEFusion to your enterprise clients. Leverage your existing product offering and technology by adding the capability to bridge indoor/outdoor, fixed and mobile applications – simply. Asset-locating RFID, accurate real time Asset locating RTLS, LBS, GPS, it’s just data to us.
Answer: Yes. We will license MOBILEFusion and the applications or host the suite for you. And the equipment may be leased. We partner with ASPs, 3PLs, ISVs and manufacturers to bring MOBILEFusion to their clients and expand their product offering plus we provide professional services to ensure the success of those engagements. We can assist you bring the power of MOBILEFusion to your enterprise clients. Leverage your existing product offering and technology by adding the capability to bridge indoor/outdoor, fixed and mobile applications – simply. Asset-locating RFID, accurate real time Asset locating RTLS, LBS, GPS, it’s just data to us.
Question: We are a Freight Distribution Carrier - can we use your services?
Answer: Yes! We have used our platform for freight carriers to build out their own AVL GPS vehicle tracking services or to build ‘branded’ fleet management sites for freight trailer rental companies who wish to provide value add web-based services to their ‘big box’ customers. MOBILEFusion provides a flexible and scalable platform for this purpose. Freight Distribution Carriers find that as they grow, they need to add on technologies like RFID to compete or need RTLS for yard management of trailers. Choose the tracking technology that fits your budget and your unique logistical problem.
Answer: Yes! We have used our platform for freight carriers to build out their own AVL GPS vehicle tracking services or to build ‘branded’ fleet management sites for freight trailer rental companies who wish to provide value add web-based services to their ‘big box’ customers. MOBILEFusion provides a flexible and scalable platform for this purpose. Freight Distribution Carriers find that as they grow, they need to add on technologies like RFID to compete or need RTLS for yard management of trailers. Choose the tracking technology that fits your budget and your unique logistical problem.
Question: Does the MOBILEFusion Platform only work in North America?
Answer: No. The MOBILEFusion platform will work anywhere. We designed it as a telco grade platform ready to be deployed in Europe, South America, Asia, or the Middle East. Location-enabled solutions and wireless asset management systems are required worldwide. Location-based services or LBS are often and easily confused with GPS tracking though the systems can be are complementary for use within a real-time supply chain solution. At AppLocation, we have expertise in both systems as well as RFID, real time locating and presence detection. AppLocation’s MOBILEFusion is a carrier grade product ready for the global logistics, supply chain and telco market.
Answer: No. The MOBILEFusion platform will work anywhere. We designed it as a telco grade platform ready to be deployed in Europe, South America, Asia, or the Middle East. Location-enabled solutions and wireless asset management systems are required worldwide. Location-based services or LBS are often and easily confused with GPS tracking though the systems can be are complementary for use within a real-time supply chain solution. At AppLocation, we have expertise in both systems as well as RFID, real time locating and presence detection. AppLocation’s MOBILEFusion is a carrier grade product ready for the global logistics, supply chain and telco market.
Question: What makes you different?
Answer: We are just like you - different than the rest. 1) MOBILEFusion goes way beyond your average middleware and expands on the 'edgeware'concept to reduce integration and professional service costs significantly. We create a real time intelligent network to visualize the supply chain. 2) No 'silo' based solutions. We offer a single product that links RFID, RTLS, GPS and Location Based Services plus sensors. If you don't need the full meal deal - well, take what you need *knowing* you are not tied to a platform that will tie your hands or cost a fortune to modify later. 3.) Retain what you have, add what you need. Every solution will require a fit made for your problem and we know you want to retain your existing technology plus make efficiency gains with mobility solutions and be able to scale out in future. Why? Because you are different than everyone else. MOBILEFusion was made by developers with Telco Location-based Service experience coupled with proven experience in operations - we built MOBILEFusion for a world of mobility options. 3) Relax in good hands. We don't just integrate someone else's GPS tracking - we built it, we understand the algorithms, the core locating technology, the scripts, the equipment and how to efficiently link to RFID,location base services and mobile forms. MOBILEFusion was designed by the gurus to do a particular job - make your life easier. 4.) Strength of Partners. We don't just play with some else's RFID: we partner with best of breed hardware and ISVs to improve their offering by adding an unprecedented level of flexibility from MOBILEFusion. 4) No bloat ware - choose the application and features you need, when you need them. 5) No band of business analysts in your IT department. If the platform is designed correctly in the first place, you won't have to keep modifying it. "Out of the box"
Answer: We are just like you - different than the rest. 1) MOBILEFusion goes way beyond your average middleware and expands on the 'edgeware'concept to reduce integration and professional service costs significantly. We create a real time intelligent network to visualize the supply chain. 2) No 'silo' based solutions. We offer a single product that links RFID, RTLS, GPS and Location Based Services plus sensors. If you don't need the full meal deal - well, take what you need *knowing* you are not tied to a platform that will tie your hands or cost a fortune to modify later. 3.) Retain what you have, add what you need. Every solution will require a fit made for your problem and we know you want to retain your existing technology plus make efficiency gains with mobility solutions and be able to scale out in future. Why? Because you are different than everyone else. MOBILEFusion was made by developers with Telco Location-based Service experience coupled with proven experience in operations - we built MOBILEFusion for a world of mobility options. 3) Relax in good hands. We don't just integrate someone else's GPS tracking - we built it, we understand the algorithms, the core locating technology, the scripts, the equipment and how to efficiently link to RFID,location base services and mobile forms. MOBILEFusion was designed by the gurus to do a particular job - make your life easier. 4.) Strength of Partners. We don't just play with some else's RFID: we partner with best of breed hardware and ISVs to improve their offering by adding an unprecedented level of flexibility from MOBILEFusion. 4) No bloat ware - choose the application and features you need, when you need them. 5) No band of business analysts in your IT department. If the platform is designed correctly in the first place, you won't have to keep modifying it. "Out of the box"
Question: Who needs the information from your system?
Answer: Any company with mobile resources that needs to save money by improving operations. The line of business transactions could come from finance, supply chain, logistics. Security and visibility into chain of custody are reasons to install a real time asset tracking program and integrate it into an ERP. This is the concept behind 'real-time supply chain' - knowing where goods and parts are in real time. This requires careful thought to the various locating technologies and expertise in implementing the system since the 'locate' is the critical part of business analytics. Mobile resource management, GPS or RFID location data typically flows into a cache where our algorithms make decisions about whether or not an 'exception' event has occurred. For example – if we are tracking a vehicle, the event might be a temporal or spatial geo-fence. If the vehicle leaves a particular area after midnight it could trigger an alarm to the Operations Clerk via email or cell phone. This event can escalate if there is no response. If the event happens again, the alert escalates up the ladder to a pre-determined person, for example, VP Operations. All the data is logged though only the exception is reported. Keeping track of what is on the transporting vehicle increases the value of the wireless line of business transaction. Adding active or passive RFID tags for inventory or real time asset tracking adds to the ROI of GPS tracking system and improves fleet dock operations.
Answer: Any company with mobile resources that needs to save money by improving operations. The line of business transactions could come from finance, supply chain, logistics. Security and visibility into chain of custody are reasons to install a real time asset tracking program and integrate it into an ERP. This is the concept behind 'real-time supply chain' - knowing where goods and parts are in real time. This requires careful thought to the various locating technologies and expertise in implementing the system since the 'locate' is the critical part of business analytics. Mobile resource management, GPS or RFID location data typically flows into a cache where our algorithms make decisions about whether or not an 'exception' event has occurred. For example – if we are tracking a vehicle, the event might be a temporal or spatial geo-fence. If the vehicle leaves a particular area after midnight it could trigger an alarm to the Operations Clerk via email or cell phone. This event can escalate if there is no response. If the event happens again, the alert escalates up the ladder to a pre-determined person, for example, VP Operations. All the data is logged though only the exception is reported. Keeping track of what is on the transporting vehicle increases the value of the wireless line of business transaction. Adding active or passive RFID tags for inventory or real time asset tracking adds to the ROI of GPS tracking system and improves fleet dock operations.
Question: Can you integrate to our ERP?
Answer: Yes. Since we can link directly to your ERP and administrative functions from a handset, the RFID or RTLS asset locating data is particularly useful for invoicing and accounting functions like keeping track of inventory with mobile forms. With MOBILEFusion, we seamlessly link existing inventory and warehouse management systems including ERP integration to the mobile tracking systems on land, on water and in the air to provide end to end logistics and supply chain visibility on a neutral, flexible, wireless platform.
Answer: Yes. Since we can link directly to your ERP and administrative functions from a handset, the RFID or RTLS asset locating data is particularly useful for invoicing and accounting functions like keeping track of inventory with mobile forms. With MOBILEFusion, we seamlessly link existing inventory and warehouse management systems including ERP integration to the mobile tracking systems on land, on water and in the air to provide end to end logistics and supply chain visibility on a neutral, flexible, wireless platform.
Question: We are a mid-size company – can we afford this kind of technology?
Answer: At AppLocation, our clients tell us that the efficiencies they find from logistics technology have caught up to the market need. Why? Because our clients include mid-size corporations not just large multi-nationals. They tell us that in some cases it is a single event that caused them to make the leap into technology, in others it is pressure from competition, where efficiency can lead to better margins and competitive advantage.
Answer: At AppLocation, our clients tell us that the efficiencies they find from logistics technology have caught up to the market need. Why? Because our clients include mid-size corporations not just large multi-nationals. They tell us that in some cases it is a single event that caused them to make the leap into technology, in others it is pressure from competition, where efficiency can lead to better margins and competitive advantage.
Question: We don't want an Enterprise System that will define our IT operations for the next decade, cost millions and overwhelm us with bloatware we don’t need or understand.
Answer: Neither do we! Think of it this way – you have already invested in an ERP. All you need is a way to get location and tracking data you need into what already exists and ‘go mobile’. The technology exists - why do you need to have a band of business analysts in your IT department telling you what you already know about your operations? The technology exists – you just have to layer it on what exists and make the systems talk to each other – it really is that simple. No techno speak, no feeds and speeds, no multi year contracts and exorbitant fees. Let the CTOs talk and the rest of us will get on with business. Don’t you just want a system that works? Reliably. Globally. 24/7.
Answer: Neither do we! Think of it this way – you have already invested in an ERP. All you need is a way to get location and tracking data you need into what already exists and ‘go mobile’. The technology exists - why do you need to have a band of business analysts in your IT department telling you what you already know about your operations? The technology exists – you just have to layer it on what exists and make the systems talk to each other – it really is that simple. No techno speak, no feeds and speeds, no multi year contracts and exorbitant fees. Let the CTOs talk and the rest of us will get on with business. Don’t you just want a system that works? Reliably. Globally. 24/7.
Question: What does this technology cost to own and operate?
Answer: The majority of outdoor tracking apps are "vehicle" based either on land, on water or in the air. GPS modems currently cost approx $200 - $600 per unit depending on quantity, complexity and system and network requirements. Our hosted software as a service solutions with full mapping and reporting that you would expect from the fleet management firms can be purchased for a few dollars a month. Airtime for commercial carriers costs approx $40- 75/month in Canada, if using a commercial network depending on usage/data rate scenario. The airtime costs are highly dependent on the region and carrier contracts. Beyond that - we have developed algorithms and scenarios to optimize the data packaging to get more for your money. It will depend on your need. Give us a call. We offer excellent pricing on hardware, offer support and install services.
Answer: The majority of outdoor tracking apps are "vehicle" based either on land, on water or in the air. GPS modems currently cost approx $200 - $600 per unit depending on quantity, complexity and system and network requirements. Our hosted software as a service solutions with full mapping and reporting that you would expect from the fleet management firms can be purchased for a few dollars a month. Airtime for commercial carriers costs approx $40- 75/month in Canada, if using a commercial network depending on usage/data rate scenario. The airtime costs are highly dependent on the region and carrier contracts. Beyond that - we have developed algorithms and scenarios to optimize the data packaging to get more for your money. It will depend on your need. Give us a call. We offer excellent pricing on hardware, offer support and install services.
Question: What is the value of these applications?
Answer: Increase efficiency of assets & reduce costs, Track internal order-to-delivery & payment tracking for business close, Improved customer service,Increase efficiency of existing fleet assets & reduce fuel consumption, idle time,wear & tear, Reduce wasted time spent 'looking for stuff', Capitalize on common business tools; cell phones & PDAs to increase staff effectiveness, Integrate mobilility to inventory, and production systems. What do our clients use these systems for? For most, "Dot on a Map" or "Inventory Control" is just the beginning. Clients need multiple benefits from wireless infrastructure investments so the ability to scale out is important - when they are ready to add barcode and/or RFID to fleet tracking, we can help them. When they are ready to add fleet tracking to their warehouse management, we can help them achieve real time supply chain visibility. With MOBILEFusion, our clients can add more hardware and software where and when it's needed. - Increase efficiency *across* supply chain and logistics in real-time - Bridge third party distribution channel for complete security and chain of custody visibility
Answer: Increase efficiency of assets & reduce costs, Track internal order-to-delivery & payment tracking for business close, Improved customer service,Increase efficiency of existing fleet assets & reduce fuel consumption, idle time,wear & tear, Reduce wasted time spent 'looking for stuff', Capitalize on common business tools; cell phones & PDAs to increase staff effectiveness, Integrate mobilility to inventory, and production systems. What do our clients use these systems for? For most, "Dot on a Map" or "Inventory Control" is just the beginning. Clients need multiple benefits from wireless infrastructure investments so the ability to scale out is important - when they are ready to add barcode and/or RFID to fleet tracking, we can help them. When they are ready to add fleet tracking to their warehouse management, we can help them achieve real time supply chain visibility. With MOBILEFusion, our clients can add more hardware and software where and when it's needed. - Increase efficiency *across* supply chain and logistics in real-time - Bridge third party distribution channel for complete security and chain of custody visibility
Question: Why did you develop MOBILEFusionTM?
Answer: We began with the end in mind. At first our President thought he had lazy developers. They kept saying that they didn’t want to re-write code and that they just wanted to do it right the first time and go biking. It turned out that they were on to something - they called it by a project name – PathFinder, named for an SUV- which you might see in some of our earlier literature. Four years ago, long before industry analysts were talking about neutral platforms, AppLocation developers started to create a true Telco grade hardware and software neutral platform so they wouldn’t have to re-write code every time they had to integrate another API. We still have the same crew so they must be happy with the result. And they still have time to go biking.
Answer: We began with the end in mind. At first our President thought he had lazy developers. They kept saying that they didn’t want to re-write code and that they just wanted to do it right the first time and go biking. It turned out that they were on to something - they called it by a project name – PathFinder, named for an SUV- which you might see in some of our earlier literature. Four years ago, long before industry analysts were talking about neutral platforms, AppLocation developers started to create a true Telco grade hardware and software neutral platform so they wouldn’t have to re-write code every time they had to integrate another API. We still have the same crew so they must be happy with the result. And they still have time to go biking.
Question: What markets are using these solutions?
Answer: Our RTLS solutions are of particular interest for Yard management, heavy and light industrial markets due to the rugged nature of the tags and the logical link of RFID and GPS where 'tracking' and satellite imagery is required; Public Safety & Emergency Response, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Service and/or transport (delivery) companies, Warehousing, Automotive, Industrial, Defense, Any market where time is money, where downtime and delays have a significant impact on the bottom line, can benefit from asset tracking.
Answer: Our RTLS solutions are of particular interest for Yard management, heavy and light industrial markets due to the rugged nature of the tags and the logical link of RFID and GPS where 'tracking' and satellite imagery is required; Public Safety & Emergency Response, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Service and/or transport (delivery) companies, Warehousing, Automotive, Industrial, Defense, Any market where time is money, where downtime and delays have a significant impact on the bottom line, can benefit from asset tracking.
Question: Can you work with my existing billing and CRM packages?
Answer: Yes, there is likely no need to purchase new software. We can integrate with your existing systems or you can use our software - your choice.
Answer: Yes, there is likely no need to purchase new software. We can integrate with your existing systems or you can use our software - your choice.
Question: Do you only work with telecom carriers?
Answer: No. We are proud partners with major telecom carriers. They call us because we have server side location based services and thin client technology experience that they can rely on plus we can build custom applications ‘to need’ quickly. We provide hosted and licensed data applications for their clients that run on their telecom systems; AVL GPS Tracking for Fleet Management, Work Force Management, wireless asset tracking using active RFID tags over WiFi backbone, tag to tag real time asset locating systems or RTLS, and location based services or LBS using handsets and mobile forms. However, our client base ranges from medium size companies to multi-national firms because of our experience deploying a wide range of asset locating technology and our thorough understanding of mobile resource management (MRM), telematics, and integration requirements. Regardless of their size, our clients look for new ways to find savings in their operations using location-based services and business mobility solutions. Our clients know they need logistics technology for real-time supply chain visibility, inventory/asset locating and/or wireless data collection. The goal is to compete in today's competitive world of rising customer expectations - though our clients often need assistance in moving from concept to reality, deciding which MRM location technology to use in order to optimize their return on investment.
Answer: No. We are proud partners with major telecom carriers. They call us because we have server side location based services and thin client technology experience that they can rely on plus we can build custom applications ‘to need’ quickly. We provide hosted and licensed data applications for their clients that run on their telecom systems; AVL GPS Tracking for Fleet Management, Work Force Management, wireless asset tracking using active RFID tags over WiFi backbone, tag to tag real time asset locating systems or RTLS, and location based services or LBS using handsets and mobile forms. However, our client base ranges from medium size companies to multi-national firms because of our experience deploying a wide range of asset locating technology and our thorough understanding of mobile resource management (MRM), telematics, and integration requirements. Regardless of their size, our clients look for new ways to find savings in their operations using location-based services and business mobility solutions. Our clients know they need logistics technology for real-time supply chain visibility, inventory/asset locating and/or wireless data collection. The goal is to compete in today's competitive world of rising customer expectations - though our clients often need assistance in moving from concept to reality, deciding which MRM location technology to use in order to optimize their return on investment.
Question: Is MOBILEFusion just another middleware piece?
Answer: No. John Burnall says in his article "RFID Middleware Change is Certain, Direction is Not"; "Middleware in general and RFID middleware in particular is often regarded as an interim technology. The school of thought is that as technologies, standards and markets become more mature, the need for middleware to connect disparate systems will disappear. That leaves systems planners wondering if they should invest in RFID middleware or architectures that require it. " Hear ye, John! You are speaking to the converted. Why would a system planner recommend connecting disparate systems with middleware when they could have ONE PLATFORM that was specifically designed to go beyond middleware? Well, they wouldn't if they can get more than middleware for the same price. Ops Managers are looking for options to create device agnostic links within an embedded platform. Why? The end game is real time supply chain visibility, in-transit visibility, full mobile resource management - what ever the buzz word, make the parts fit with something designed for that purpose. A mish-mash (or the well established technical term, "klooging' bits and bobs together) of disparate systems is a recipe for big bills down the pipe. In fact, others will argue that this is edgeware, the latest RFID buzzword; linking device, data, process, network, ERP and mobility. OK - we do all that, so go ahead and call us 'edgeware' if you like. We'll get over it... but dig deeper and you'll find MOBILEFusion goes beyond the network edge to layer on cellular location based services, cellular and satellite backhaul, differential GPS algorithms, RFID algorithms, mobile forms, sensor inputs. Ok - we are a little sensitive about this. We don't just hire someone who *might*, maybe, sort of know how to do these things. We've done it - with MOBILEFusion. Maybe the better term might be like AT&T's Service Creation Platform - that allows picking services with out being married to the access or locating technology. Users can switch and/or add technologies with a live network sessions.
Answer: No. John Burnall says in his article "RFID Middleware Change is Certain, Direction is Not"; "Middleware in general and RFID middleware in particular is often regarded as an interim technology. The school of thought is that as technologies, standards and markets become more mature, the need for middleware to connect disparate systems will disappear. That leaves systems planners wondering if they should invest in RFID middleware or architectures that require it. " Hear ye, John! You are speaking to the converted. Why would a system planner recommend connecting disparate systems with middleware when they could have ONE PLATFORM that was specifically designed to go beyond middleware? Well, they wouldn't if they can get more than middleware for the same price. Ops Managers are looking for options to create device agnostic links within an embedded platform. Why? The end game is real time supply chain visibility, in-transit visibility, full mobile resource management - what ever the buzz word, make the parts fit with something designed for that purpose. A mish-mash (or the well established technical term, "klooging' bits and bobs together) of disparate systems is a recipe for big bills down the pipe. In fact, others will argue that this is edgeware, the latest RFID buzzword; linking device, data, process, network, ERP and mobility. OK - we do all that, so go ahead and call us 'edgeware' if you like. We'll get over it... but dig deeper and you'll find MOBILEFusion goes beyond the network edge to layer on cellular location based services, cellular and satellite backhaul, differential GPS algorithms, RFID algorithms, mobile forms, sensor inputs. Ok - we are a little sensitive about this. We don't just hire someone who *might*, maybe, sort of know how to do these things. We've done it - with MOBILEFusion. Maybe the better term might be like AT&T's Service Creation Platform - that allows picking services with out being married to the access or locating technology. Users can switch and/or add technologies with a live network sessions.
Question: I thought AppLocation was just did AVL GPS Tracking Software?
Answer: No - As a Mobile Resource Management firm specializing in real-time supply chain visibility, we design systems and deploy hardware and integrate software and ERP systems - all based on the concepts of AVL GPS vehicle tracking. Though we do much more; fleet management & dispatch, asset locating, real time tracking and mobility, mobile RTLS. We recommend hardware appropriate for the project - barcode, rfid asset locating systems, rfid or wifi, real time locating systems, GPS, and location based services or LBS. We install the hardware or we can contract the hardware deployment out - it depends on the project and the circumstance. Our specialty is in cellular location-based services (LBS). The field of location based services is a changing landscape - undoubtedly one of the largest emerging enterprise technologies in many years due to uptake of cell phones and PDAs as common business tools. It is significant because it uses a hybrid of network side systems to track cell phones and PDAs. Rapid improvements in the technology and carrier strategic moves are driving Location-based service enterprise ROI. The integration of RFID, whether it be RSSI real time locating using 915 MHz tag to tag asset locating or highly sensitive, fast and small 433MHz tags for indoor real time asset locating or presence locating - we can recommend a product for your application.
Answer: No - As a Mobile Resource Management firm specializing in real-time supply chain visibility, we design systems and deploy hardware and integrate software and ERP systems - all based on the concepts of AVL GPS vehicle tracking. Though we do much more; fleet management & dispatch, asset locating, real time tracking and mobility, mobile RTLS. We recommend hardware appropriate for the project - barcode, rfid asset locating systems, rfid or wifi, real time locating systems, GPS, and location based services or LBS. We install the hardware or we can contract the hardware deployment out - it depends on the project and the circumstance. Our specialty is in cellular location-based services (LBS). The field of location based services is a changing landscape - undoubtedly one of the largest emerging enterprise technologies in many years due to uptake of cell phones and PDAs as common business tools. It is significant because it uses a hybrid of network side systems to track cell phones and PDAs. Rapid improvements in the technology and carrier strategic moves are driving Location-based service enterprise ROI. The integration of RFID, whether it be RSSI real time locating using 915 MHz tag to tag asset locating or highly sensitive, fast and small 433MHz tags for indoor real time asset locating or presence locating - we can recommend a product for your application.
Question: Is MOBILEFusion a Green Fleet solution for GPS Fleet Management?
Answer: Yes. MOBILEFusion is a full ASP hosted automatic vehicle location (AVL), intelligent fleet management and asset locating suite with everything you need to track and manage your fleet with idle time, start/stop reports out of the box with hosted or server side solution. However, we go beyond the typical 'out of the box' fleet solution. We have integrated a full range of locating technologies including passive and active RFID, real time locating systems - RTLS so you can add on yard management and scale up your solution when the time is right to reduce your carbon emissions and footprint. We are location based services (LBS) and telco grade integration specialists. We compare and contrast the technologies from a hardware and software to find the best solution for our client’s problem. Our demonstrated experience in assisting our clients find savings using logistics technology as a competitive advantage is what makes us different. Whatever the goal – we will use the technology mix that makes the best sense for the client and the project including the right software application and utilizing their existing infrastructure.
Answer: Yes. MOBILEFusion is a full ASP hosted automatic vehicle location (AVL), intelligent fleet management and asset locating suite with everything you need to track and manage your fleet with idle time, start/stop reports out of the box with hosted or server side solution. However, we go beyond the typical 'out of the box' fleet solution. We have integrated a full range of locating technologies including passive and active RFID, real time locating systems - RTLS so you can add on yard management and scale up your solution when the time is right to reduce your carbon emissions and footprint. We are location based services (LBS) and telco grade integration specialists. We compare and contrast the technologies from a hardware and software to find the best solution for our client’s problem. Our demonstrated experience in assisting our clients find savings using logistics technology as a competitive advantage is what makes us different. Whatever the goal – we will use the technology mix that makes the best sense for the client and the project including the right software application and utilizing their existing infrastructure.
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