FAQ: Mobile Connection Methods
A software application that runs on a mobile device can be very useful with or without a wireless connection. An application without real-time connectivity can speed up data capture, perform complex computations and business logic, or serve as an easily accessible, portable data store. Yet the ability to send and receive mission-critical information in real time is what drives most decisions to mobilize business processes. This FAQ whitepaper discusses common ways to achieve this real time communication and provides best practices for managing telecommunications costs, data integrity and user experience.
Questions discussed include:
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Does my mobile application have to be constantly connected?
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What are the typical connection methods for my mobile application? Which should I choose?
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Can I use several connection methods in a single application? How does this work?
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The network I use is spotty and inconsistent. Should I worry about data integrity, incomplete transactions, etc.?
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I expect my employees to use the mobile solution a lot every day. Should I get an unlimited data plan?
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