What are software developers doing to give access to their different platforms on mobile devices such as iPhones or Droids?

The number of mobile versions of software programs being developed is growing quickly. However, business software applications, or apps, that connect to the Internet and need to be developed individually for each type of mobile device, while plentiful today, may have a changing future as increasingly fast Internet speeds such as 4G networks become widely available.   

— Daniel Liebrecht, co-founder, CleanBid, Toledo, Ohio


In order for software companies to stay alive, they must give cleaning contractors access to data across multiple platforms/devices. Some software companies even develop applications specifically for use on BlackBerries, iPhones and Android phones to make it easier to access and run their services on these mobile devices. In the end, data needs to be accessible 24/7 from any Internet enabled device.  

— Michael Jenkins, president, CleanTelligent, Provo, Utah


Is it the same answer for larger mobile devices, like the iPad or Android tablets? 


Yes, the overall direction of this technology will be the same — regardless of the size or shape of the mobile device.  

— Daniel Liebrecht, co-founder, CleanBid, Toledo, Ohio


Whether a small or large device is chosen, the need to have them work with the “main” software and have access to the data is equally important.

— Michael Jenkins, president, CleanTelligent, Provo, Utah


What do you say to contractors who refuse to use software because they think it’s too complex or will require hiring an IT specialist?

Here’s the good news — today’s technology is working at developing software that’s increasingly user-friendly — more and more intuitive than ever before.  And, if the early days of business software were ruled by a few with technology understood by a few — today’s software is being designed for everyone and to be quickly and easily accessed, understood and used by everyone.   

— Daniel Liebrecht, co-founder, CleanBid, Toledo, Ohio


It is vital that cleaning contractors find a software company that has been around a long time, is stable, is growing fast, that is continually improving/adding features, and that is known for being simple, yet customizable. Cleaning contractors should research and call references — make the right decision the first time on which software to go with. And remember, you are not only looking at the functionality of the software, but the customer support and training is as equally important component.

— Michael Jenkins, president, CleanTelligent, Provo, Utah

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POSTED ON: 8/26/2011