Technology that Makes Mobile Easy

Syclo’s Agentry Editor is one of the most feature-rich and intuitive mobile application development tools on the market. Nested in the powerful Eclipse software development platform, Agentry Editor offers the ultimate in personalization, Java development tooling and mobility-specific development features.

Design your mobile application using an intuitive model-driven development approach. Agentry Editor is a service-oriented application development framework that does not require writing code. Instead, developers can simply model the business logic (displayed visually in the Map View), quickly create or import application components and define relationships among them. Domain-specific tools such as Syclo’s Visual Screen Editor are then used to design mobile application screens in a simple drag-and-drop process.

Test your mobile application in Syclo's Agentry Test Environment (ATE). The ATE is a testing, debugging and emulation tool that removes the need to deploy the application to a mobile device to monitor its performance and modify its appearance and behavior settings. Instead, the application is emulated in the ATE and can be subjected to a battery of manual and automated tests. Tools such as action debugging, automated test scripting, network and scanner simulators, and table, object and transaction inspectors can be used to consistently and repeatably test your mobile software for errors.

Deploy your mobile application by publishing it to a production server. The application can be deployed to the mobile device wirelessly (using the Agentry mobile device management functionality) or by using staging workstations or SD cards. All Agentry application upgrades are pushed to devices over the air, enabling you to take an iterative approach to releasing new functionality. Enjoy powerful logging capabilities, remote Agentry Server administration and user/license management tools to keep support costs to a minimum.

Agentry is an advanced SOA framework that takes the pain and uncertainty out of systems integration. From enabling free flow of information with truly callable solutions to creating robust multi-point integrations, Agentry ensures that your mobile applications and your back-end systems always speak the same language.

Integrate Using a Variety of Tools

Agentry can connect to your databases and enterprise systems in three different ways:

• Go directly to the database by using technologies such as ODBC and SQLNet
• Use connectors, APIs and web services
• Connect to your existing enterprise application integration (EAI) tools, such as an integration bus or other middleware

Importantly, Agentry can use any combination of these methods in a single application to deliver the best in speed and functionality.

Adjust Your Integration over Time

Migrate to a different enterprise system. Add new system modules and functionality. Deploy new middleware tools. Go ahead. Your Agentry-based application is not designed around your back-end system; it’s merely talking to it. Your integration can always be quickly adjusted to reflect your new environment.

Create Composite Applications

Unlike many competing products, Agentry isn’t limited to working with just one enterprise system. In fact, some of the most beneficial solutions Syclo has deployed were configured to exchange information with several systems as a part of a single workflow. This capability saves our customers a lot of time in data entry and retrieval, and allows them to deploy truly unique and intuitive applications.

Security is not underestimated at Syclo – it is built into the very core of our products. In fact, Syclo’s solutions are trusted by many government agencies and contractors on projects where security is paramount. Best of all, you get complete flexibility in your security settings.

Secure Your Mobile Solution at All Levels

Syclo secures its mobile solutions at three levels:

• At the Enterprise: strong database and transaction authentication and extensive password rules. Login and activity tracking is available for each user
• During Transmission: your data is safeguarded using TSL, SSL and 128-bit encryption
• On the Device: data is encypted, and the application can be protected by inactivity time-outs, lock-out rules and remote wipe capability

Dial in as Much Security as You Need

We understand that no company and solution are created equal. That’s why you get to decide what security features you need to employ: from simple username/password at login to multi-factor authentication and e-signatures for key transactions, your solution can range from relatively open and user-friendly to completely secure.

Always available and completely flexible. That, in a nutshell, is all you need to know about connectivity options with Syclo’s solutions. The longer version? Agentry’s advanced communications management feature set allows you to transmit what you want, when you want – using whatever network best fits your environment.

100% Availability Online or Offline

Unlike thin client applications that run in the device’s browser, most Agentry-based solutions are deployed right on your users’ devices. As a result, all your data and application business logic are housed on the device, so your software works the same whether you’re connected or not.

Use the Right Network at the Right Time

When configuring your mobile solution, you get to decide what networks your device can use, what data gets sent over what network and when. By allowing you to use a free office WiFi network in some instances and a wide range cellular connectivity in others, Agentry gives you the best in cost-effectiveness, speed and availability.

Minimize Bandwidth and Radio Use

When it comes to transmitting data, Agentry solutions only send what they absolutely need to – and compress whatever they send. No downloading the entire database for a single record, no uploading construction site images over cellular connectivity (unless it’s urgent, of course). By minimizing bandwidth and radio use, Agentry helps you conserve battery life and telecommunications expenses.

With the ever-growing diversity of mobile devices on the market and very little standardization among them, trying to deploy a long-term mobile solution may leave you scratching your head. Agentry takes the risk out of your mobile projects by supporting a wide range of device types and letting you manage them expertly and cost-effectively.

Use a Range of Devices

Syclo’s model-driven approach to application development means that no Agentry-based application is designed for a single platform or a single device. Agentry features built-in device controls that can be added to any application to adjust it for a different screen orientation, resolution and data input method. The result: you aren’t forced to choose a single device or forego your existing hardware investments.

Simplify Device Management

Agentry's built-in mobile device management functionality also ensures that you can easily manage your hardware throughout the solution’s lifecycle. When you first deploy your application or add users, new devices can be provisioned over the air, eliminating the need to touch every device. Everyday administration is made simple by granular remote control of configuration and features for individual devices or device groups. Most importantly, you can keep your users productive with Agentry’s remote troubleshooting capabilities, which range from remote restart to full remote device control.

Achieve Flexibility for the Future

Syclo continues to test and certify new devices and operating system versions every month. Should you want to replace your hardware or migrate to an entirely different device platform, Agentry will support this without requiring an application rewrite.

Support the Peripherals You Need

Agentry's open device-side architecture allows you to integrate with a variety of peripherals and third-party applications (like GIS). Some functionality (such as barcode, GPS, cameras, RFID) can be deployed out of the box, while other additions to your applications can be custom-configured.