Worldwide, more people own a cell phone than a toothbrush (Source: Mobile Marketing Association Asia).
Mobile devices are everywhere. We use them to take pictures, get directions, pick restaurants, watch videos, play games, read news or message gag. Heck, the growth of the iPhone was 10 times faster than the growth of AOL (Source: Nielsen).
In the business world, we use mobile devices to view documents, spreadsheets, presentations and much more. Additionally while in transit, we flash boarding pass at the security checkpoint, reply to emails or check proposals. And this doesn't confined to “usual business activities”. The DHL Logistics Trend Radar 2016 predicts that by the year 2020, “…more than 50 billion objects will be connected to the Internet.”
So, where are you with your mobile initiatives?
Background
Without getting too technical, SAP mobile solutions/apps are of two types: native and web. Each type of solution is created differently and has its upsides and downsides.
A web solution/app is a mobile version of a website. These apps are mobile-friendly, i.e., they have a responsive and adaptive design. In most cases, web apps need to be built from the ground up and often, require massive back-end changes costing you money and time. Additionally, because of browser latency, it's not recommended for high volume PM/WM SAP processes.
And it’s not enough, at least, not from the users perspective. According to the Statista survey below; it’s clear that users prefer apps over mobile websites.
A native solution/app is designed for a particular operating system, iOS or Android. The user downloads the app from either the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
If you build your mobile solution with Liquid UI, it's easier to develop and manage, why? As your solution is programmed using one JavaScript language, operate on both iOS and Android and natively connect to SAP.
This type of app offers the ultimate user experience. Naturally, this type of app is an ideal choice. Whether you select a native or web app, its might be the most groundbreaking move that you make for your business.
What is mobility without reprogramming? Why does it matter?
“Mobility without reprogramming” means to mobilize your existing SAP solution without any development effort or cost. The whole idea is to provide instant mobility with your existing SAP infrastructure, as-is.
Immediate, ready-to-use pocket sized SAP GUI. Sounds too good to be true? Not in the slightest.
One flavor of our Liquid UI for SAP app is precisely designed for this purpose: a complete, comprehensive and native SAP GUI for your mobile device. Its two-factor native connectivity to S/4HANA, ERP or ECC not only makes the most of the specific hardware and operating system capabilities, but also directly integrates with SAP, bringing agility and speed to your SAP processes like PM, SD, MM, and WM which help your users do their jobs better.
Technology Framework
Liquid UI is devised to make your existing SAP infrastructure FLEXIBLE to innovate like aggregating screens or automating business processes and ADAPTABLE to advanced technologies like IoT, cloud computing, predictive analytics , etc. while providing world-class SECURITY and encryption.
Key Takeaway: Liquid UI provides a clean separation between UI and kernel/database, making technical(/kernel) upgrade easy and hassle-free.
Liquid UI for SAP integrates closely with a device’s existing features such as camera, mail, calendar or gestures facilitating sophisticated features like notifications and badges, rule-based barcoding, on-the-go printing, attachment with SFO, electronic signature, single sign-on and much more for improved productivity.
- You can notify the maintenance department about abnormal or exception activities in the plant area.
- You not only can review documents like Change Sales Order or Change Purchase Order, but you can also add your signature to the document.
- You can instantly attach an image or a video file to your SAP transaction from your device.
- You can perform wireless printing right from your SAP.
- You can populate data and program events like auto-enter or auto-tabbing using barcode.
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Mobilize S/4HANA – Quickly, Securely, and Economically
Liquid UI for SAP is easy to deploy, meets stringent security standards, and supports commonly used SAP features out-of-the-box. The app’s setup can be completed quickly by nontechnical personnel, without the needs of a complex project implementation expense. We’ve simplified the app deployment process using one-click activation and QR code for adding an SAP connection. Learn more through our getting started tutorial.
In addition, with Liquid UI you can also FLEXIBLY innovate your SAP transactions on iOS/Android as per your business requirements along with your screen’s real estate needs. Furthermore, the app provides world-class SECURITY through TLS 1.3 and PKI client certificate authentication which gives you complete control over your data.
Take the next step
DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY from either the Apple Store or the Google Play Store and explore how Liquid UI for SAP out-of-the-box features can help your SAP infrastructure to achieve business growth objectives at low cost and get a high-quality solution on time.
QUESTIONS? Visit us at liquid-ui.com/ios | liquid-ui.com/android to learn more or Call Us at 1-650-341-3310 to talk about our next-gen customization technology for SAP, including mobility without reprogramming.
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Post written by Punil Shah, Director of Digital Marketing
