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It’s obvious that smart devices are taking over<\/a>. Everywhere we turn, people are talking about a\u00a0new smartphone or the newest app (Angry Birds anyone?). But aside gaming and social networking, smart phones and other mobile devices (tablets, PDAs, etc.) have proven their usefulness in the professional world, and in particular, for workers in the field.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

But aside from gaming and social networking, smart phones and other mobile devices (tablets, PDAs, etc.) have proven their usefulness in the professional world, in particular,\u00a0in field service.<\/p>\n

Important factors for your field workers<\/h2>\n

Know your audience: the choice of the right mobile device depends on several factors you should consider:
\n\u2022 Limited Screen Space, from 4\u201d to 10\u201d
\n\u2022 Limited Input interface, touchscreen and sometimes a small keyboard
\n\u2022 Limited autonomy, from a few hours to 2 days
\n\u2022 Limited connectivity, from zero to 3G+ depending on your location<\/p>\n

Synchroteam for iPhone…and more<\/h2>\n

That’s why we have chosen to cover a large range of devices and operating systems<\/a>, so you can make the right choice no matter where your field workers have to go.<\/p>\n

\"Synchroteam
\n\u2022 iOS: iPhone and iPad
\n\u2022 Android: Smartphones and Tablets
\n\u2022 Blackberry: Smartphones<\/p>\n

Find out more about Synchroteam smart phone options,<\/a> or take it for a trial run here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Synchroteam for iPhone, Android or Blackberry? The choice is yours!<\/h3>\n

Original article published 12\/13\/11, updated 08\/22\/16<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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