{"id":1130,"date":"2018-09-14T20:10:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T18:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2018-12-27T05:22:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T04:22:46","slug":"dispatch-software-key-elements-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1130","title":{"rendered":"Dispatch software and the key elements of mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we&#8217;re facing the arrival of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/live\/2018\/sep\/13\/florence-hurricane-latest-live-news-updates-weather-path-storm-surge-north-carolina\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hurricane Florence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the East coast in the United States, one can&#8217;t help but think about the <\/span><b>importance of field service organizations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/31\/field-service-scheduling-software-key\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dispatch software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when dealing with such a natural disaster. Many of these organizations are key in <\/span><b>helping emergency services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for instance to regain access to previously blocked roads or enable a safe entry into damaged buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these situations, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/23\/service-scheduling-software-key-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speed of response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital. The more that emergency services can do in the first few hours immediately after the disaster, the higher the chance <\/span><b>to increase survivor rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to find them in time and save them. Also, it&#8217;s easier to start working on damaged structures and make them less dangerous for those who have survived.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/disaster2.jpg\" alt=\"Dispatch software and the key elements of mobility\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/disaster2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/disaster2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/disaster2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like in many other cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/18\/mobile-field-service-software-5-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> included in dispatch software are critical in the efforts done by field service organizations. With these mobile tools field workers can <\/span><b>keep in touch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with peers back at the office, and also with emergency teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re already developing a mobile strategy in your HVAC company or just starting out, are you aware of <\/span><b>all the key elements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both your business and your team? Most importantly, are they all included in your dispatch software? This article aims to answer those questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Key points of mobility in dispatch software<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any mobility solution used in a dispatch software should be easy to use. You may find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/02\/fighting-resistance-to-field-service-automation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the typical initial resistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (hard to avoid!) but <\/span><b>the easier the solution, the quicker the adoption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Workflows will be smoother and the ROI will definitely improve. A complicated solution usually tends to be bypassed by workers, who will use any workaround at hand or just ignore it altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, implementation should be as fast and straightforward as possible. A lengthy, complicated implementation defeats its own purpose. The goal should be to have the system <\/span><b>up and running in days, not weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to start improving results as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All mobile solutions included in dispatch software must be agile and above all, able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/04\/field-service-management-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carry on with the next generations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of mobile devices. Technology evolves really fast these days, so being able to keep up to speed with those changes is really important. <\/span><b>Obsolescence is not an option!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, it&#8217;s also important for any mobile solution within any dispatch software to be able to <\/span><b>work across mixed devices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in diverse environments, and also on different operating systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the key point in mobility (especially in the management of natural disasters as we mentioned earlier in the article) is to be able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/08\/mobile-field-service-best-device\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access all the necessary information<\/span><\/a> <b>anytime, anywhere<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; and making it as easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here at Synchroteam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we already have a mobile solution fully integrated in our dispatch software, which of course <\/span><b>includes all these key elements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And you know the best part? You can try it by yourself with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synchroteam&#8217;s free demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Download it today and start enjoying all of its advantages!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we&#8217;re facing the arrival of hurricane Florence to the East coast in the United States, one can&#8217;t help but think about the importance of field service organizations and dispatch software when dealing with such a natural disaster. 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