Pocket PC software

Microsoft has a number of operating systems for PDA's and handheld mobile computing devices. Pocket PC has seen a number of editions developed (e.g. Pocket PC 2003) and is primarily aimed at the consumer market. The operating system will seem familiar to anybody that has used windows. Software applications can run on the devices using the Microsoft operating system. Pocket PC software is wide and varied with new applications being developed at a rapid rate. Individuals can use handheld devices in a work environment and work wirelessly. Many users use PDA devices only for telephone, email and the internet. Although enterprise applications can be accessed from the device and data wireless transferred into a back end database and information looked up in the field quickly and easily. An application can enable workers to be more productive in the field and reduce paper processes and minimise mistakes. Software can be developed that can be ported across many different types of devices that have Pocket PC. The process sing power and improved communications via GPRS and 3G are opening up new applications and enabling a truly mobile, wirelessly connected worker.

A hand held running Pocket PC could enable an individual to operate in the following manner

Access email Make telephone calls Download appointments and tasks from a central database Use GPS to find locations Check historical information on an account before commencing a visit or appointment Look up diagrams or information remotely to effectively complete on site task Enter data on the outcome of a visit or task and upload from the field Order parts or book another visit or location Send through sales orders and the customers signed invoice via digital signature Send digital photographs of an issue that assistance is needed upon Complete time sheet and upload end of day report