MOBILE DATA MOBILE DATA FAQs

Q: What hardware do I need?

A: We build apps for the following devices:

• iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod)
• Android
• Windows Mobile

Q: What do they cost?

A: Depending on specification, you can expect to pay upwards of £200 for a smartphone-style device.  Ruggedised devices are also available for industrial applications.

Q: What's the battery life?

A: Models vary, but would typically last 4 -16 hours between charges.  Many users carry a compact additional pack which delivers a power reserve of 3 standard batteries.

Q: Will I lose data if the battery runs out?

A: No - your data is safe even if the battery fails.

Q: How do I export data to other applications?

A: We provide consultancy to link your applications to other software products or to spreadsheets (eg Excel), XML or other data pathways.

Q: How secure is a data transfer?

A: Our systems use ultra-secure 256 bit encryption; each record is encoded with a unique GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code. 

Q: What sort of systems have you built?

A: We have created a huge variety of mobile data capture forms for our clients including:

• surveying data capture (including photos, GPS)
• health & safety surveys
• risk assessments
• expense forms
• timesheets
• fire risk assessments
• radon gas assessments
• pipeline audits
• legionella risk assessments
• asbestos surveying
• pupil performance
• toy library management
• staff surveys
• customer satisfaction forms