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The MobileFrame Smart Architecture
TM consists
of four integrated software modules:
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MobileFrame Desktop,
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MobileFrame Database,
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MobileFrame Server and
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MobileFrame Client.
Together they allow novice computer users
to create and deploy sophisticated mobile applications to
workers without the need for professional IT services.
MobileFrame's Smart Architecture integrates intelligent
networking with a thick client so the mobile worker always has
the applications and data available whether or not network
connectivity is continuously available. When the smart client
senses wireless or wired connectivity, the system automatically
sends and receives queued transactions, content, and messages.
MobileFrame's software is built on the
latest .NET, Web Services, and XML standards. As a result, it is
broadly compatible with existing application servers, networks,
and applications to leverage the performance, scalability, and
reliability of proven system software from companies like
Microsoft, Oracle, Sybase and Sun.
MobileFrame Desktop
The MobileFrame Desktop is a graphical administration tool that
enables business administrators and novice computer users to
create mobile applications, workflow, enterprise data, and
reporting for mobile workers by using intuitive point and click
features. All programming complexities are handled in the
background so they are transparent to the business users.
Sophisticated mobile applications can be created and deployed
from a self-maintained library so changes to mobile applications
can be made on-the-fly. The MobileFrame Desktop also gives
System Administrators a full featured portal into the
administration of their mobile environment with features such as
central management and monitoring of all MobileFrame servers and
Active Directory integration.
MobileFrame Server
The MobileFrame Server consists of multiple server components
that together manage the synchronization and security of the
data to and from the mobile devices, maintain and monitor the
database for outside changes, and process server-side workflow.
It is installed on any Windows 2000/NT/XP/2003 computer that has
a resident IIS application server. The components of the
MobileFrame Server can be distributed in any permutation across
multiple servers or can reside on a single server. This allows
for complete scalability and configurability as your business
needs grow.
MobileFrame Client
The MobileFrame Client is a .NET-based software application that
operates in a thick client mode enabling mobile workers to
perform their tasks whether or not network connectivity is
continuously available. Business rules, workflow and enterprise
data are assembled into Project and Task Libraries by business
administrators using the point and click features contained in
the MobileFrame Desktop and are deployed to the MobileFrame
Client by the MobileFrame Server whenever synchronization takes
place. The Client stores all of the deployed Project data in its
database enabling the mobile worker to perform all assigned
tasks without continuous connectivity to the back office. When
wireless or wired access becomes available, the system can
automatically, manually, or by way of workflow begin a
synchronization operation to send and receive queued
transactions, system updates, and/or content. All
synchronization is performed in the background via industry
standard secure protocols and is compressed to ensure security
while minimizing transmissions costs. The MobileFrame Client
supports a variety of rich data types (photographs, graphics,
sound, bar code scanners, GPS devices, digital signatures,
audio, and much more) and operates on any .NET enabled handheld
device, including Pocket PC PDA's, Tablet PC's or Laptops.
MobileFrame Database
The MobileFrame Database is a SQL database featuring a data
schema that permits business users to define workflow and fully
control user access to backend enterprise data through the
MobileFrame Desktop application. The MobileFrame Database on the
server side provides a review and staging area for data that
flows between mobile users and backend systems such as
accounting, ERP, CRM and SCM systems. The MobileFrame Database
on the handheld device is a repository for both the workflow and
project data created by the business administrator and the
results data gathered by the mobile worker in response to those
assigned tasks.
Client and Server Design
Attributes
Database Design Attributes
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Server Database Agnostic
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SQL92 Compatibility
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XML Based Import and Export
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Object Oriented and Relational
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Any-to-Any Relationships for
Enterprise Objects
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Self-describing (Meta-data)
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