SAP Mobile Infrastructure Overview Presentation
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SAP MI Competency,
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Mobilizing your business
SAP Mobile Infrastructure: Overview Agenda
Overview on Mobility Solutions SAP Mobile Infrastructure Data Flow SAP Netweaver Mobile Key Components SAP Netweaver Mobile Architecture SAP Mobile Infrastructure-Key Value Proposition SAP Mobile xApp Portfolio Mobile Asset Management (MAM) Mobile Time & Travel (MTT) Mobile Sales for Hand Held with CRM (MSAHH) Mobile Dealer Business Management (MDBM) Q & A
SAP Mobile Infrastructure: Overview
The Challenges of the disconnected Mobile Employee:
Disconnection between mobile information workers and the enterprise. Lack of visibility into field activities Poor customer service Reduced productivity
Mobile xApps A Business Necessity
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure : Overview
THE NEW AGE INFORMATION WORKER
The Mobile Workforce
Information workers engage in non- routine, cognitive, creative work that requires both structured and unstructured information from a variety of sources.
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure : Overview
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure : Data Flow
Tier - I Tier - II
1. Send Request ( HTTP/ HTTPS ) [Link] Information (HTTP/ HTTPS) 3. Send Request (HTTP/ HTTPS) Mobile Device 4. Receive Information (HTTP/ HTTPS)
GPRS, WLAN
Tier - III
Enterprise Data
R/3 or Legacy System
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure - Key Components
Mobile Application Modeling and Development Tools Platform independent Mobile Framework
Client-Side Functions
Peripherals Integration RFID, bar code, printers Mobile DBMS
Synchronization Data Realignment Pre-integrated Enterprise Connectors Multiple Back-end Systems support
Server-Side Functions
Management Tools for Lifecycle Administration, Device Management, Security
Off-the-Shelf Mobile Applications Pre-integrated with SAP
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure Architecture
Customized/Standard SAP Mobile Solution
SAP MI Client
RFID Enabled PDA/Smart Phone
TIER-I
IPsec
Secured Transport
Internet
GPRS, UMTS, WiFi Connectivity over HTTPS
SSL
Secured Transport
SAP ME J2EE Server Component
JCo SAP Web AS J2EE Stack
SAP ME ABAP Server Component
SAP Web AS ABAP Stack
TIER-II
SAP MI Server on SAP Web Application Server 7.0
RFC/HTTP RFC RFC
SAP R/3 SD, HR, MM, PM, CS
TIER-III
SAP Systems
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure - Key Value Proposition (KVP)
Mobile platform for current and next generation of SAP xApps for Mobile Business Empowers customers to build mobile applications with seamless integration to the SAP Business Suite and 3rd Party Systems
Key Value Proposition(KVP)
Flexibility via Ease of Development Scales with the Business Easy to Manage and Secure Shortest time to value with an expanding portfolio of pre-integrated mobile apps
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure - KVP
Flexibility via Ease of Development
Capabilities
Simplified mobile application development Model-driven application development Repository of re-usable components Enterprise SOA enabled Multiple back-end system support
Integration with SAP and nonSAP applications
Simplified development process in large projects
NetWeaver Development Infrastructure integration
Simplified Integration of peripherals
Peripherals Framework Off-the-shelf drivers for RFID, barcode scanners and printers
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SAP NetWeaver Mobile - (KVP)
Scales with the Business Highly Scalable Data Synchronization
Capabilities
Scale to 10,000 devices High data volumes SyncBo and data container based architecture Configurable transactions
Short synchronization time
Efficient data transport Synchronization of data and files
Conflict Management
Configurable conflict strategies
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SAP Mobile Infrastructure - (KVP)
Easy to Manage - Device Management and Monitoring
Capabilities
Manage 10,000 devices Minimize IT support cost Minimize User Downtime Central management console Monitoring and Statistics Ready to integrate with best-ofbreed solutions Over-the-air software distribution Automated patch management Version control for phased upgrade of mobile devices Remote configuration of mobile devices (agent framework) Device interrogation
Minimize organizational impact during upgrade
Ease of support
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SAP NetWeaver Mobile
- (KVP)
Secure via Mobile Security Capabilities
Capabilities
Detection of security incidents Log password changes, failed logons, authorization changes Non-repudiation
Protection of sensitive enterprise data
Local data encryption Encrypted data synchronization Password changes
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SAP NetWeaver Mobile
Shortest time to value with an expanding portfolio of mobile apps
For Maintenance Technicians Offline access to work orders, equipment data
SAP xApp Mobile Asset Management
For Field Service Offline access to service orders, contracts and equipment data
SAP xApp Mobile Service
Remote documentation of work done Alert for real-time assignments
Remote documentation of service provided Recording/access of complaints for quick resolution For those always on road
For Sales Track customer information remotely
SAP xApp Mobile Sales
Create and display orders in real time Update new opportunities instantly Improve pipeline visibility
SAP xApp Mobile Time and Travel
Offline reporting of time and expenses Compliance with business rules Credit card synchronization
For Store Delivery Personnel Quick processing of orders Confirmation of pricing and invoice
SAP xApp Mobile Direct Store Delivery
Management of truck inventory Optimal routing guidance
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SAP xApp Mobile Asset Management (MAM)
For Maintenance Technicians & Managers
Mobile Asset Management gives service engineers access to work order details and allows them to maintain contracts and warranties and close work orders.
Functionality
Sales Order Management Contract & Warranty Management Activity Management Inventory Management Order Management Notification Management Business Partner Management Technical Object Management
Business Benefits
Elevated customer satisfaction. Provides up to date service related information Eliminates redundant paper based processes Streamlines communications between field engineers & the back office Enables the enforcement of process protocols
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SAP xApp Mobile Time and Travel (MTT)
For those always on road
Mobile Time and Travel allows employees to track time and expenses.
Functionality
Time Management Travel Plan Management Travel Expense Management Seamless Integration with SAP Credit Card Downloads
Business Benefits
Improves employee productivity Ensures corporate policies Eliminates delays in effort capture Close monitor of travel and expenses of mobile workers
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SAP xApp Mobile Sales for Handheld with CRM (MSAHH)
For Sales & Field Service
Mobile Sales allows salespeople to access account information, process sales orders, and conduct other sales-related tasks.
Functionality
Sales Order Management Accounts Management Activity Management Opportunity Management Product Management
Business Benefits
Shortens the sales cycle by providing instant access to necessary customer information Improves visibility of field sales activity through the immediate capture of salesrelated information Enhances customer satisfaction by improving responsiveness to customer concerns Ensures sales processes are followed, allowing no opportunity to be overlooked
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SAP xApp Mobile Dealer Business Management (MDBM)
For Service Technician and Automobile Dealers
Mobile Dealer Business Management, empowers your field technicians to access required information and perform required functions when and where they need to, regardless of how they are connected
Functionality
Service Order Management Notification Management
Business Benefits
Improved field productivity leading to improved customer satisfaction and gross margin improvements. Improved service levels for equipment maintenance Better tracking of field operations and resource utilization Information availability in disconnected environment using offline data store
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Satyam SAP Netweaver Mobile Experience
Client Description
Field Service Manager (FSM) Solution - Mobile solution for field service managers supporting customer equipments to monitor field operation status, reports to take necessary decisions by the field managers while on the field Work Order Management and Performance Assurance (WOMPA) solution to support field engineers to report all activities and track equipment related maintenance, repair and replacement services to customers
White paper for implementation of hand-held solution for supporting vending machine management located across multiple locations
Mobile Asset Management: Implementation of MAM for their field Service technicians
Fuel Management System To Track & monitor the Fuel Consumption
United Nations
Mobile Crew Time Management: To record the efforts
Mobile Direct Store Delivery: To sell and distribute goods directly to retail stores, restaurants and other establishments
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Thank You
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