An internet connection is usually required to share field data with clients or team members, but you can still use the tool to collect the data.
Not all software is built to operate on every platform. A desktop version of software, for example, will not work as well on your phone or tablet.
quired to share field data with clients or team members, but you can still use the tool to collect the data. If the so- ware does mapping, will it require spe- cialized hardware to function properly? TAKE A TEST DRIVE The best way to know if the soware will work is to demo the product in real life. All too oen, I meet with folks who are looking to change their current soware solution because, in theory, it should be great but it’s not. Changing soware is not easy. Un- derstand up front what’s needed to retrieve your data. Will it be in a form that can be transitioned to a different
tionalities that would be nice to have as opposed to functionalities the solution must have. KNOW THY PLATFORMS Not all soware is built to operate on every platform. A desktop version of soware, for example, will not work as well on your phone or tablet. A true native mobile application is important for field use. These are de- signed to work with mobile technology and do not require internet access to function, although some features may not be available without it.
An internet connection is usually re-
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