As I noted last week, true solutions providers will put “feet on the street” to work with you during the testing/evaluation, buying, deployment and post-deployment stages to ensure your rugged tablets – and every other one of your mobile solution components – actually do what they’re supposed to do. But did you know, your rugged tablet investment can do all of this (if you work with a solutions provider to figure it all out):
- Solve your business problems: Xplore always advocates that its customers choose technologies based on workflow requirements first and foremost. Each mobility project is unique, and it should be. Each company has its own set of issues, challenges and goals, all of which are additionally influenced by the industry and environment the company operates in, as well as existing business systems. While many customers choose to use similar mobile computer models and features – rugged tablets, docks/mounts, bar code readers, etc. – they each must stitch these hardware components together differently with their software applications to deal with the specific needs of their organization. But to get it right the first time a solutions provider must be involved. They’ll help you ask the right questions and think more strategically about which technology selections you should make and why. A rugged computer’s specs can look great on paper, but if it doesn’t have enough processing power to run your most data-intensive applications for the next 3-5 years or the right I/O ports to connect to legacy equipment in the field, you’re going to waste time and money replacing those computers and all accompanying accessories sooner than anticipated.
