June 23, 2022 Business Mobility: Converging Business Applications Copyright © Sprint 2004. All rights reserved. Rafael Jaramillo Senior Engineer Americas Sales Support Organization
Dec 26, 2015
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Business Mobility:Converging Business Applications
Copyright © Sprint 2004.All rights reserved.
Rafael JaramilloSenior EngineerAmericas Sales Support Organization
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The Drive to Mobility“Mobile computing platforms no longer will be separate from the overall enterprise application infrastructure platform” – Yankee Group
Customers are demanding solutions that provide:– Productivity for traveling and mobile
employees– Flexibility of access with a clear migration path– Consistency in the user experience
“Infrastructure is also not static. It is rapidly becoming application-enabled – and new technologies are rapidly becoming embedded, such as wireless” - Gartner
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Sprint’s Convergence StrategySprint is providing and developing solutions that will allow enterprises to benefit from the convergence of wireline and wireless applications
Network Convergence
Moving to a single, flexible network platform
Wireless Integration
Providing seamless communications from
desktop to PCS devices
Mobile EnablementExtending applications to
virtually anywhere, anytime
on almost any device
More than 96% of the Fortune 500 choose Sprint for data, voice, wireless and Internet solutions
SprintFactSprintFact
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Hotel Broadband Connection
Business processes and applications are supported regardless of location leveraging the integration of wireless and wireline networks.
Mobile Enablement
Sprint MPLS VPN
PSTNApplicationServers
Sprint PCS Network
Sprint PCS Data Link
for Mobile Access
Sprint PCS Data Link for Wireless WAN
Wi-Fi Access
Business Mobility Framework
IP Sec Connectivity
LDLocal
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Sprint Mobility Migration
Level of Mobility Services Adoption
Value to the
Enterprise
Data
Remote access, mobilit
y
Developing applications, leveraging
network intelligence
Voice
Handsets Voice plans International
Roaming Ready Link
(Push-to-Talk)
PDA / Smart phones
PCS Vision Connection
cards Wireless e-mail
RAS Wi-Fi, PCS
(EVDO) Dial access Access and
policy mgmt.
Solutions development
Application enhancement
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EV-DO
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Sprint Technology Evolution – EV-DO
DL: Download UL: Upload
Note: Maximum burst speeds are outlined above
1999 2000 2002 2005 2007? Peak Speed
14.4 kbps2G IS-95A
56 kbps2G (Compression)
144 kbps DL144 kbps ULAvg 50-70Kbps3G 1x RTT
2.4 Mbps DL144 kbps ULAvg 300-500Kbps3G 1x EV-DO (Rel 0)
3.1 Mbps DL1.8 Mbps ULAvg 500-700Kbps3G 1x EV-DO (Rel A)
Future advances incdma2000 standards
Avg: Average speed (download)
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• Sprint PCS Connection Card by Sierra Wireless (AirCard® 580)
– Supports 1xRTT Nationwide
– EV-DO capable when Sprint launchesEV-DO coverage in the future
• Utilizes Sierra Watcher™ softwarefor connectivity at launch
– Sprint PCS Connection ManagerSM
software support planned for post-launch
EV-DO-Ready Sprint PCS Connection CardTM
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Enterprise Extension
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The Extended Workplace Features
Wireless and Wireline Access• Large footprint, flexible pricing• Faster data speeds using compression and optimization
Security• Integrated Personal Firewall – dynamically updated• Antivirus monitoring and rule support• Rule enforcement for popular VPN clients
Simplified User Experience• Single connection manager for all access types
Policy Management• Central control through Sprint Web Portal simplifies the
management of thousands of users
Tier 2 Support• One phone number for access, client, and portal support
The client is used to manage and monitor the connection between the laptop and your
company’s network. Only company-approved access options can be viewed by the user.
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Enterprise Extension – Sprint PCS Data Link • Sprint PCS Data Link provides a secure wireless, private connection into
the WAN
• Provides secure access for mobile workers
• Serves as low-cost access alternative for small locations (retail stores, sales kiosks, point of sales devices)
• Provides service assurance by providing a wireless back-up to landline-based access
Sprint PCS Network
Gateway
Hosted AAA Server
Headquarters
IP Sec
Point of Sales Device
ATM Machine
Public Internet
Sprint MPLS VPN
SprintLink Frame RelayMobile employee
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Enterprise Extension – Wireless Integration
• Allows PBX users to extend their features to PCS phones
• Enables Telecom managers to manage policy on PCS phones
• Handset works like a PBX desk set anywhere in the PCS network
Campus
IP PBX
Data
Sprint IP
Sprint PCS
Hosted PBX
MediaGateway
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Mobile Applications
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Mobility Enablement – Industry Applications
• Sprint supports a suite of industry-based applications that enables enterprises to maximize their mobile workforce
MData / MercuryMD
PatientKeeper
Mobile Loan Officer
E-mail / PIM
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Mobility Enablement – Business Mobility Framework
• The Sprint Business Mobility Framework enhances mobile Third Party Applications through integration of Sprint’s CDMA network based services
• Supports location-based applications:– Locate and track– Direct– Message
• Provides a hosted, open standards Application Development Environment that integrates mobile applications with the Sprint CDMA network
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Business Mobility
Video Demonstration
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Remote Meter Reading Solution: Wireless WANSolution:
Wireless AMR gathers data from remote meters at customer premises using the Sprint Data Link network. CDMA modems were tested in both the laboratory and in field conditions before being installed at the customer premises.
Fea
ture
s • Provides daily and on-demand reading of electric, gas, and water meters for commercial and residential markets
• Exceptional data security and error checking features, ideal for meter reading applications
Dial Out Meter Reading SystemCDMA Modem CDMA Tower
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Company Overview– Schnucks grocery store chain based in Missouri with 102 stores and 100
trucks which drivers use to service stores in six states
Business Challenge– Needs to automate processes to deploy and track their delivery fleet
Sprint Solution– Schnucks entered into a SBMF customer trial, integrating the Agilis Systems
software with Sprint phones and network technology– Wireless phones are mounted in trucks and Agilis Systems software allows
dispatchers to pinpoint a driver’s location and view it on a web-based screen
Results– Trucks’ stop times are down 15 % at the store level– Entire distribution system is completely paper-free – Saves time and money while improving driver safety
Schnucks Grocery & SBMF/Agilis Systems
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Company Description:
• Pechter’s is a baking company with over 1,200 bread products, serving commercial establishments in the NE
• Currently has 75 delivery routes, 270 employees an $55 million in annual sales.
Business Needs:
• Customer service costs were growing as the company remained committed to exemplary customer satisfaction.
• Up to 100 special delivery orders a day needed over a multi-state market, but costs soared to over $500,000 per year.
Solution• Cubistix software interacts with Pechter’s existing database
and extracts information by utilizing an intuitive map-based interface.
• Existing route drivers are tracked and redispatched to respond to emergency bread orders.
“We estimate our potential savings in special delivery costs to drop by up to 50 percent. This translates into an annual savings of over $250,000, a return on our investment in 3-4 months.” Gus Loukas, Vice President, Finance, Pechter’s
Pechter’s & SBMF/Microsoft
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