How to tell apart Digital forms and Mobile Business Applications

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How to tell apart Digital forms and Mobile Business Applications
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The mobile revolution has brought a myriad of developments in the world and Africa has not been left behind. From the smartphones that have become easier to own on the android operating system to the number of mobile applications on offer by various companies, you may be wondering, which is best and why.
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You can breathe easy when you discover that there is a huge difference between simple digital mobile forms and mobile business applications. The first obvious difference is that the former are just a way of transferring traditional paper work into a digital form, such that nothing changes except the mode of entry and storage.
While this is great, a simple mobile form is limiting in its reliance on the Internet. It will definitely save costs in terms of reducing space needed for paper records and the time it takes to reconcile records scattered all over on physical files. But it will not offer the necessary automated services that many businesses need today, to remain competitive and profitable.
Mobility Automation Software
Enter mobile business applications. In addition to saving on paper, you are offered the opportunity to capture much more beyond figures and text. Assuming you have scouted around and settled on two software vendors -one offers a simple mobile form and the other gives you a robust business application. Here’s why though it may appear similar, the two vendors are offering two completely different services.
On one hand you have:
Company X – presents you with an attractive tool to eliminate all the paper work in your business and transfers tasks and activities to your smartphone. You can collect data - when connected to the internet - on farm produce, brought to your processing plant or total sales from your retail chain.
On the other hand you have:
Virtual City’s mobility solutions – where you get more than just one tool; from data entry to being able to monitor activity strewn across your supply chain, you have a mobile application suite that you can address all your unique business problems. It does not rely on Internet connection, apt for those situations where your facility may be in a remote location experiencing poor mobile connectivity.
Additionally, with Virtual City’s suite of business applications, your entire business is at your fingertips. For instance, Distributr will automate your entire supply chain. From scanning barcodes to accessing all kinds of information pertinent in the supply chain; you are assured

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of a faster and more efficient operation. If you’re a manufacturer, retailer or wholesaler, then this is the mobility solution for you.
Agrimanagr on the other hand, is for the farmer or agricultural produce dealer. It will save you those grams that disappear in the manual system and curb fraudulence among field agents. It is a win-win situation for both you the manager and for the farmer. You are assured of increased efficiency in your business transactions. The farmer’s quality of life is improved too, ensuring a healthy working relationship for all.
Looking for mobility automation software to enhance your business processes and increase overall productivity? Contact us today.