{"id":1078,"date":"2018-05-18T13:45:26","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T11:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2018-12-27T05:29:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T04:29:23","slug":"mobile-field-service-software-5-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1078","title":{"rendered":"Mobile field service software: 5 tips to make the move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve already written a couple of times in this blog about the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/04\/let-field-service-software-help\/\">adopting a mobile field service software<\/a> for your <strong>maintenance company<\/strong>. Turning into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/12\/going-paperless-in-the-field-service-industry\/\">a paperless office<\/a> allows you to save in stationery and also in storage space (say bye-bye to those old file cabinets!). What\u2019s more, you can also <strong>save tons of time<\/strong> by automating a bunch of tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Another additional advantage of mobile field service software is the integration of your daily work routines into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/08\/mobile-field-service-best-device\/\">fully mobile workflow<\/a>. With the help of cloud-based software and mobile devices, both technicians at the field and employees in the office are <strong>always in touch<\/strong>, and have access to real-time updated info anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Changing to a truly mobile way of working can <strong>dramatically improve<\/strong> your way of doing business in many areas &#8211; from the service you offer to your customers to the profits you\u2019re making right now. But, <strong>how do you know which mobile field service software to choose? Which is the best one for your company?<\/strong> Mobile technology is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/19\/mobile-workforce-management-tech\/\">one of the fastest evolving areas in the world<\/a>, so whether you\u2019re just starting out or developing your digital strategy, you should make this choice very carefully.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for you, here at Synchroteam we know quite a lot about the topic\u2026 and we\u2019re willing to <strong>lend you a hand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch-900x603.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sketch.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Being developers of a field service software with support for mobile devices and cloud-based workflows, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\">the Synchroteam crew<\/a> knows which are the <strong>key points<\/strong> you must pay attention to when choosing the <strong>right mobile field service software<\/strong> for your business. Don\u2019t miss any of them!<\/p>\n<h2>Key points in mobile field service software<\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the most important point is <strong>ease of integration<\/strong>. You don\u2019t have to turn your whole working system upside down, all at once. Try to choose a mobile field service software that can be adapted to the tools you\u2019re currently using, adding new features to them and expanding their possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen the definitive mobile field service software, <strong>implementation should be as quick as possible<\/strong>. If you can, aim at having the solution up and running in days, not weeks. Thus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/01\/millennials-field-service\/\">your team will get used to it more quickly<\/a>, and you\u2019ll start to enjoy its advantages even sooner.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, the solution you choose should be <strong>as easy to use as possible<\/strong>. If it\u2019s too complicated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/02\/fighting-resistance-to-field-service-automation\/\">technicians won\u2019t feel like using it<\/a>, and will end up finding workarounds or totally ignoring it. The easier to use, the quicker their adaptation to the new system will be.<\/p>\n<p>Another key element in your mobile field service software is the <strong>ability to update it<\/strong>. It should be able to keep up with the development of new technologies in mobile, and also with the launch of new mobile devices. Nobody wants to use a tool that becomes obsolete just one or two years after implementing it.<\/p>\n<p>Last, but not least, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/04\/dont-let-distraction-diminish-field-service-productivity\/\">the key element in mobility<\/a> is the <strong>anytime, anywhere<\/strong>. Make sure the solution you choose allows you to access any important information, no matter where you are or which device you\u2019re using, as easy as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Synchroteam<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/19\/synchroteam-named-top-20-field-service-management-fsm-software\/\">among the top 20<\/a> most affordable, most user-friendly field service software tools. It features great flexibility, supports mobile devices and cloud-based workflows, and offers a great customer support service. <strong>What\u2019s more, you can even try it right now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\">with the free demo!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve already written a couple of times in this blog about the importance of adopting a mobile field service software for your maintenance company. 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