First attempt -> RIM (1990)
- Blackberry Platform + Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES)
- Corporate-owned personally-enabled (COPE) Model
- Mainly enterprise data, and communication; no or little operations
- Pros & Cons
1. Very effective; secure
2. Very costly
3. Who We Are
We are a Development Partner for our customers
Design software solutions, not just implement them
Focus on the solution – Platform and technology agnostic
Expertise in building applications that are:
Mobile Social Cloud-based Gamified
4. What We Do
Areas of Focus
Enterprise
Custom enterprise applications
Product development targeting the enterprise
Mobile
Custom mobile apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BB OS
Mobile platform (server-to-server) development
Social Media
CMS based websites for consumers and enterprise (corporate, consumer,
community & social networking)
Social media platform development (enterprise & consumer)
5. Folio3 At a Glance
Founded in 2005
Over 200 full time employees
Offices in the US, Canada, Bulgaria & Pakistan
Palo Alto, CA.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Karachi, Pakistan
Toronto, Canada
6. Areas of Focus: Enterprise
Automating workflows
Cloud based solutions
Application integration
Platform development
Healthcare
Mobile Enterprise
Digital Media
Supply Chain
8. Areas of Focus: Mobile
Serious enterprise applications for Banks,
Businesses
Fun consumer apps for app discovery,
interaction, exercise gamification and play
Educational apps
Augmented Reality apps
Mobile Platforms
10. Areas of Focus: Web & Social Media
Community Sites based on
Content Management Systems
Enterprise Social Networking
Social Games for Facebook &
Mobile
Companion Apps for games
15. History
First attempt -> RIM (1990)
Blackberry Platform + Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES)
Corporate-owned personally-enabled (COPE) Model
Mainly enterprise data, and communication; no or little
operations
Pros & Cons
Very effective; secure
Very costly
16. History - Others Contributors
The Symbian Platform
Key Vendors; Nokia, Sony-Ericsson
Supports:
Office applications
VPN
Office integration
The Windows CE Platform
Tight integration with MS Office infrastructure
18. Why the increase in demand?
Every business wants to close deals in least possible time, the
very same day
Every one wants to keep on top of the business
Every one wants to keep themselves up to date
Better, efficient, and effective organization
Better and efficient operations
19. Now, The Basic Requirements
Security; CIA
Total control; remote administration
Scalability
Reporting
Messaging
20. The BYOD Model
BYOD – The main benefactor for Enterprise Mobility
The requirements
Platform security
User access security
Offline data access
User friendliness
Always connected, auto-reconnection (over WiFi and
carrier)
24. Recommendations & Suggestions
Proxy/enterprise friendly communication protocol
Proxy/enterprise friendly streaming protocol
Scalable UI controls for large data sets
Persistent connection over Wi-Fi & carrier data
App main lock for user access
Secure on-device storage
Offline Data storage
Data synchronization
25. Case Study – HipLink Enterprise Mobile Messaging Solution