MobilePoint

There is no doubt that mobile devices are the next major computing platform, the current technology inhibitors are device capabilities, communication speeds and applications. The first two problems are well underway in being addressed with more powerful handheld devices and launching of high speed wireless networks such as 3G and wiMax. What remains to be solved is interconnecting applications that will allow internal and external users to communicate seamlessly with existing legacy and modern systems.

J3 believes we have solved this by providing an interconnecting framework of applications and modules that allows us to provide an industrial strength mobility solution that is easily extended.

MobilePoint is a collection of programs and modules that can form a key part of any successful mobile implementation. Since each company has different mobile needs based on their market vertical, size and existing technology base then why not choose the parts that are valid for your business from a library of known interchangeable parts.

Product at a glance
Product type	Mobility Application Platform
Target Industry Sectors	Banking Commerce Health Manufacturing Mining and resources Research Transportation
Fault tolerance	Fault tolerant
Innovation indicators	Creating a business advantage
Performance indicators	Enterprise quality system Standards and codes compliance Professionally executed code Proof of real world performance
Potential indicators	Designed for international use Enterprise structured for growth
Contact for more information	James McCutcheon

One of the big problems that face large organisations when implementing b2b trading systems is how to handle smaller less technology aware partners. This is usually done by either leaving a manual process in place or extra cost to the business by implementing a web site. The negative effect of the later solution is that company then has to re-key their own system data and then usually into three of four other systems if they other trading systems which provides a poor user experience.

MobilePoint implements common functionality on a mobile device that is used by major interchange standards such as RosettaNet, ebXML for warehouse and ordering functionality and LIXI for home origination and home valuations. This can be extended to other XML interchange standards.

Once a company adopts a mobility solution, next comes the problem of making sure the system is configured correctly to work within the boundaries of the corporate usage policy which obviously includes control over things such as internet, phone and application installation.

In the past it required a person who knew the devices extremely well, with MobilePoint configuration module it’s a simple matter of selecting the settings you want and then send them straight to the device.

Once mobile devices are in the field its extremely hard to make sure they are up to date and tracking the usage of the device, again with MobilePoint it’s a simple matter of turning on logging and configuration of reporting.

MobilePoint module suite is targeted at the business community and hence is provided as a robust and scalable solution. Of course we rely on it for our contract workers in the field to prepare timesheets.

It is currently being used in the field in various capacities and handles in one scenario 1000’s of articles a day for an international logistics company. Its use will be case studied at the end of February at Wireless 2006 event in Sydney.

Because of the known interchangeable parts, a new company could be up and running with a fully managed Mobile IT infrastructure within hours instead of the current lengthy scenario of days.

The potential of MobilePoint is very large, a lot of business applications have the potential of requiring to be extended to a mobile device.

The Aberdeen Group recently surveyed field service companies and expressed that 44% of these companies will implement a wide area connected solution in the next 18 months.

At the recent 3GSM conference in Barcelona, Steve Ballmer keynote speech discussed Windows Mobile as a critical part of Microsoft future and also made reference to that the wall between consumers and businesses is an artificial one. The barrier can be removed by allowing mobile applications direct access via open standards.

j3 Technology developed a plugin for displaying data via Macromedia flash applications, this application one a recent Nokia/Macromedia competation for application development.

j3 Technology is a recognised Nokia Pro developer and recently become the first company in Australia to reach Microsoft Mobile Partner competency. The later was reached by demonstrating our proven track record in delivering robust mobile solution to companies such as TNT Logistics, Patricks, Grace Information and RPG to name a few.

j3 Technology was established in 2002 and has grown to be a key player in the mobility space within Australia. Along with MobilePoint, j3 develops other products which include APRAConnect which helps financial institutions report to Australian Prudential Regularity Authority (APRA) and home loan origination gateways that is used by several lenders.

j3 Technology’s customer list is made up of some Australia’s most recognised names and is impressive for such a young company. The customers that currently use j3’s technology on a daily basis include ANZ, Bankers Trust, GE Capital, HSBC, Heritage Building Society, IMB, Macquarie Bank, Newcastle Permanent, PWC, TNT Express, TNT Logistics, Westpac

James McCutcheon

CTO

james@j3technology.com

(02) 9411 3937 or 0410 308 260

j3 Technology
Level 4, 6 Help St, Chatswood NSW

www.j3technology.com

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