Overvi ew August 2013
Jan 23, 2015
Overview
August 2013
Adoption is Beyond the Tipping Point
The Business Case is Proven
For Consumer and Enterprise
The Mobile Imperative
Add Mobile to Your Portfolio
Business Advisors Partners• Easily add the provision of Mobile
Solutions to their service offer• Additional revenue stream• Generate demand for complimentary
services• Provide integrated solutions
PortHand Business Advisors• Design & Communications • Marketing & Sales• IT Services & Consultancy• Business Process & Management • Web Design and Development
Companies
PortHand Services to Business AdvisorPre-Sales Support Sales Support
• Best Practice Solutions• Functionality by Industry• Enterprise Mobility &
Consumer Mobile Market Developments
• Configurable Prototype Mobile Solution for Client
• Mock Up and Demo• Mix of “off the shelf” components
and bespoke development
Feature Gallery
• Potential Mobile App Features• Gallery of features that can be integrated to mobile applications• Features are listed and demonstrated in the Prototype Library
Overview of Each Prototype Sample pages
Overview and details of functionality
List of features
Select button to view and edit prototype
Pay annual subscription for multiple prototypes or monthly subscription for a single prototype
Customise From Prototype
Business Advisors– Utilise client website content to configure prototypes for clients– Design new mobile content for the app– Integrate existing web services to enable functionality including, Forms Location, Social,
QR and Barcode, Push Notifications, Photographs etc.– Create new screens to design “bespoke” functionality
PortHand Services to Business AdvisorPortHand Expert Support Specification Tools & Support
• Complete Screen by Screen Specification
• Describe all functionality• On device and backend
• Review with client• Clear specification and
expectations• Access to Mobility Specialists• Seek standardised integration
Define Functionality & Requirements
PortHand subscription – permits Business Advisor to utilise prototype to create a project and describe requirements
Configure and Edit Prototypes
• Open prototype mock-up to configure branding, text, language and functionality for your customer
• Design new features based on your customer’s requirements
Edit, Configure or Design New Screens
• Completely drag-and-drop. Simulates app functionality and flows• Share remotely with client and others online, via email• Demonstrate functionality with mock-up online and on device
Outline Project Details
Prescribe Functionality for each screen
Creates a template for PortHand Business Advisor to complete, describing in detail the required functionality and enablers of each screen on the app
PortHand Services to Business AdvisorSpecification & Proposal Deploy, Operate & Support
• PortHand Expert completes• specification and proposal• Covers development, project
management, testing, deployment, management, provision and support
• Cloud Deployment• Support & Maintenance
• Reporting & Analytics• User Management
Mobile Cloud Applications
1. Scalability: Growth spurts, unpredictable surges2. Administer users, content, business rules etc. from Cloud3. Synchronization: Manage data across multiple users etc.4. Analytics: Real time statistics on users, activities, data etc.5. Integration with Social Networks
Cloud Powered Mobile ApplicationsMEAP App Store
Business
Business Applications from the Cloud
Provide Content,
Updates etc from
Console
Device user downloads and installs app from store
Apps distributed via public or company specific app
stores
System Overview
ServicesMobile
SolutionConfiguration
&Development
Project Management
Busi
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Adv
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Clie
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Integration
App Build FarmDevice
Functionality Social Media
Cloud HostingServer Side
Secure Backend IntegrationScalability
Mobile Devices
Web Services
API
JSON
Portal
Sign Up/Registration
PrototypeLibrary
Mock-Up Tool& Requirements
Tool
Application Design Access to best practice mobile solutions Prototypes encompassing key features Requirements gathering tools Mock-up tools for demonstration Clarification prevents scope creep On line platform reduces costs
Application Development Business Advisor participation Project Management Transparency Target standardised backend integration Cross platform development if required Server side development Hosting, Support & Management
Mobile Applications Services
Build Apps– For consumers, partners and staff– Across major platforms– In house and/or outsourced
development– Use and reuse functionality
Server-side
Build Farm
App Stores
Devices
Deploy Apps Company or public app stores Quickly and easily Hosting options (public, private, on
premise and hybrid) Caching, storage etc. Business logic server side Mobile apps as a shared service
Manage Mobile Applications App lifecycle management Access rights management Detailed reporting Secure integration to in-house
systems, 3rd party products and info exchanges.
Tools allow business concentrate on innovation
Full Range of Mobile ApplicationsNative Apps– Predominantly iOS and
Android – Potentially Blackberry,
Windows 7, Windows 8
Advantages / Disadvantages Fast Graphics Access native on- device
functionality Multiple development Limited programmers
Web Apps– Content Management– User Management– Events– Analytics– Push Notifications– Simple surveys
Hybrid Cloud Apps– iOS, Android and others
where required– Appropriate for most
business purposes– Easier to integrate– Flexible and Dynamic
Advantages / DisadvantagesMulti-platformMany programmersEasier to secure Connection required No device functionality
Advantages / DisadvantagesMulti-platformMany programmersAccess native on-device
FunctionalityWork without connection Perceived as slower
PortHand Can provide Native and/or Hybrid Apps appropriate to requirements PortHand’s Apps are cloud powered, providing scalability, synchronisation & scalability PortHand provides appropriate security and integration to meet all requirements
Customer Engagement AppsSocial Informative App– Product/Service
Information – News– Social Media– Premises Geo-location– Click to call/email– iOS (Apple) & Android
Dynamic Content App– Content Management– User Management– Events– Analytics– Push Notifications– Simple surveys
Interactive App– Smart Push Notifications– Coupons & QR Codes– Loyalty Programs– mCommerce– Booking– Advertising
Shared Environment– Small number of Apps– Limited integration– Limited number of users
Private Enterprise System– Highly distributed– Security– 100’s of users– User Management– App Management– Back end integration
Mobile Enterprise Eco-System– Large Scale– Highest Security– Ultimate Scalability– Multiple Applications– Multiple Backend Systems– Private Cloud
Enterprise Apps
Mobile Cloud Applications DeliveryPortHand Platform– Prototype Gallery– Prototype Library– Prototype Editor– Mock-up Tool– Specification Tool– Social Network
Integration– Content Management– Push Notifications– App Management Panel– Analytics– Advertising– In App Purchase
Partner Platforms– Security & Encryption– User Management &
Authentication– Security Auditing &
Penetration Testing– On premise solutions– CRM– eLearning– Database Management– Project Management– Mobile Payments– In house App Store
3rd Party Party Platforms– App Stores– Cloud Hosting– Coupons & QR Codes– Performance Monitoring– Digital Wallet– Advertising– Social Media Apps– Detailed Analytics– Augmented Reality– Bespoke back-end
functionality
PortHand Provides Business Advisors with the tools to design and specify mobile applications Develops, deploys and manages those applications for Business Advisors customers Partners to provide sophisticated bespoke backend services where required
Business Advisor Add-on ServicesCustomer Engagement Apps Enterprise – Small Secure Enterprise - Medium
Other Services Design Marketing Support Integrated in
Marketing Campaign Analytics and
Reporting Maintain and Update─ Content─ Events─ Push Notifications─ Social Media─ User Management─ Advertising─ In App Purchase
User SupportCustomer Support
Enterprise – SmallIn addition: Program & Project
Management Process Redesign Mobile Application
Management Mobile Device
Management Software and Services
Provision and Management of Mobile Devices
Telecoms Services─ Mobile Packages─ Land Lines─ Broadband
Secure Enterprise - MediumIn addition: Total Outsourced
Solutions E-Business Payment Hosting Technical Support
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