PortHand provides Mobile Solutions and Services to Business. PortHand has assembled, and continues to expand, a portfolio of innovative mobile services that allows businesses of all shapes and sizes to quickly, and relatively easily, adopt, customise and implement best practice mobile solutions for a comparatively low investment, based on a Software as a Service model.
2. Adoption is Beyond
the Tipping Point
The Business Case is
Proven
For Consumer and Enterprise
The Mobile Imperative
3. Add Mobile to Your Portfolio
Business Advisors Partners
• Easily add the provision of Mobile
Solutions to their service offer
• Additional revenue stream
• Generate demand for
complimentary services
• Provide integrated solutions
PortHand Business Advisors
• Design & Communications
• Marketing & Sales
• IT Services & Consultancy
• Business Process & Management
• Web Design and Development
Companies
4. PortHand Services to Business
Advisor
Pre-Sales Support Sales Support
• Best Practice Solutions
• Functionality by Industry
• Enterprise Mobility &
Consumer Mobile Market
Developments
• Configurable Prototype Mobile
Solution for Client
• Mock Up and Demo
• Mix of “off the shelf”
components and bespoke
development
5. Feature Gallery
• Potential Mobile App Features
• Gallery of features that can be integrated to mobile applications
• Features are listed and demonstrated in the Prototype Library
6.
7. Overview of Each Prototype
Sample pages
Overview and details
of functionality
List of features
Select button to view
and edit prototype
Pay annual
subscription for
multiple prototypes
or monthly
subscription for a
single prototype
8. Customise From Prototype
Business Advisors
– Utilise client website content to configure prototypes for clients
– Design new mobile content for the app
– Integrate existing web services to enable functionality including, Forms
Location, Social, QR and Barcode, Push Notifications, Photographs etc.
– Create new screens to design “bespoke” functionality
9. PortHand Services to Business
Advisor
PortHand Expert Support Specification Tools & Support
• Complete Screen by Screen
Specification
• Describe all functionality
• On device and backend
• Review with client
• Clear specification and
expectations
• Access to Mobility Specialists
• Seek standardised integration
10. Define Functionality & Requirements
PortHand subscription – permits Business Advisor to utilise
prototype to create a project and describe requirements
11. Configure and Edit Prototypes
• Open prototype mock-up to configure branding, text, language and
functionality for your customer
• Design new features based on your customer’s requirements
12. Edit, Configure or Design New Screens
• Completely drag-and-drop. Simulates app functionality and flows
• Share remotely with client and others online, via email
• Demonstrate functionality with mock-up online and on device
14. Prescribe Functionality for each screen
Creates a template for PortHand Business Advisor to complete, describing
in detail the required functionality and enablers of each screen on the app
15. PortHand Services to Business Advisor
Specification & Proposal Deploy, Operate & Support
• PortHand Expert completes
• specification and proposal
• Covers development, project
management, testing,
deployment, management,
provision and support
• Cloud Deployment
• Support & Maintenance
• Reporting & Analytics
• User Management
16. Mobile Cloud Applications
1. Scalability: Growth spurts, unpredictable surges
2. Administer users, content, business rules etc. from Cloud
3. Synchronization: Manage data across multiple users etc.
4. Analytics: Real time statistics on users, activities, data etc.
5. Integration with Social Networks
17. Cloud Powered Mobile Applications
MEAP App Store
Business
Business Applications
from the Cloud
Provide
Content,
Updates etc
from
Console
Device user
downloads and
installs app from
store
Apps distributed via public
or company specific app
stores
18. System Overview
Services
Mobile
Solution
Configuration
&
Development
Project
Management
BusinessAdvisors
Clients
Integration
App Build Farm
Device
Functionality
Social Media
Cloud Hosting
Server Side
Secure Backend
Integration
Scalability
Mobile Devices
Web Services
API
JSON
Portal
Sign Up
/Registration
Prototype
Library
Mock-Up Tool
& Requirements
Tool
Application Design
Access to best practice mobile solutions
Prototypes encompassing key features
Requirements gathering tools
Mock-up tools for demonstration
Clarification prevents scope creep
On line platform reduces costs
Application Development
Business Advisor participation
Project Management Transparency
Target standardised backend integration
Cross platform development if required
Server side development
Hosting, Support & Management
19. Mobile Applications Services
Build Apps
– For consumers, partners and staff
– Across major platforms
– In house and/or outsourced
development
– Use and reuse functionality
Server-side
Build Farm
App Stores
Devices
Deploy Apps
Company or public app stores
Quickly and easily
Hosting options (public, private, on
premise and hybrid)
Caching, storage etc.
Business logic server side
Mobile apps as a shared service
Manage Mobile Applications
App lifecycle management
Access rights management
Detailed reporting
Secure integration to in-house
systems, 3rd party products and
info exchanges.
Tools allow business concentrate on innovation
20. Full Range of Mobile Applications
Native Apps
– Predominantly iOS and
Android
– Potentially
Blackberry, Windows
7, Windows 8
Advantages / Disadvantages
Fast Graphics
Access native on- device
functionality
Multiple development
Limited programmers
Web Apps
– Content Management
– User Management
– Events
– Analytics
– Push Notifications
– Simple surveys
Hybrid Cloud Apps
– iOS, Android and others
where required
– Appropriate for most
business purposes
– Easier to integrate
– Flexible and Dynamic
Advantages / Disadvantages
Multi-platform
Many programmers
Easier to secure
Connection required
No device functionality
Advantages / Disadvantages
Multi-platform
Many programmers
Access native on-device
Functionality
Work without connection
Perceived as slower
PortHand
Can provide Native and/or Hybrid Apps appropriate to requirements
PortHand’s Apps are cloud powered, providing scalability, synchronisation & scalability
PortHand provides appropriate security and integration to meet all requirements
21. Customer Engagement Apps
Social Informative App
– Product/Service
Information
– News
– Social Media
– Premises Geo-location
– Click to call/email
– iOS (Apple) & Android
Dynamic Content App
– Content Management
– User Management
– Events
– Analytics
– Push Notifications
– Simple surveys
Interactive App
– Smart Push Notifications
– Coupons & QR Codes
– Loyalty Programs
– mCommerce
– Booking
– Advertising
Shared Environment
– Small number of Apps
– Limited integration
– Limited number of users
Private Enterprise System
– Highly distributed
– Security
– 100’s of users
– User Management
– App Management
– Back end integration
Mobile Enterprise Eco-
System
– Large Scale
– Highest Security
– Ultimate Scalability
– Multiple Applications
– Multiple Backend Systems
– Private Cloud
Enterprise Apps
22. Mobile Cloud Applications Delivery
PortHand Platform
– Prototype Gallery
– Prototype Library
– Prototype Editor
– Mock-up Tool
– Specification Tool
– Social Network
Integration
– Content Management
– Push Notifications
– App Management Panel
– Analytics
– Advertising
– In App Purchase
Partner Platforms
– Security & Encryption
– User Management &
Authentication
– Security Auditing &
Penetration Testing
– On premise solutions
– CRM
– eLearning
– Database Management
– Project Management
– Mobile Payments
– In house App Store
3rd Party Party Platforms
– App Stores
– Cloud Hosting
– Coupons & QR Codes
– Performance Monitoring
– Digital Wallet
– Advertising
– Social Media Apps
– Detailed Analytics
– Augmented Reality
– Bespoke back-end
functionality
PortHand
Provides Business Advisors with the tools to design and specify mobile applications
Develops, deploys and manages those applications for Business Advisors customers
Partners to provide sophisticated bespoke backend services where required
23. Business Advisor Add-on Services
Customer Engagement Apps Enterprise – Small Secure Enterprise - Medium
Other Services
Design
Marketing Support
Integrated in
Marketing Campaign
Analytics and
Reporting
Maintain and Update
─ Content
─ Events
─ Push Notifications
─ Social Media
─ User Management
─ Advertising
─ In App Purchase
User Support
Customer Support
Enterprise – Small
In addition:
Program & Project
Management
Process Redesign
Mobile Application
Management
Mobile Device
Management Software
and Services
Provision and
Management of
Mobile Devices
Telecoms Services
─ Mobile Packages
─ Land Lines
─ Broadband
Secure Enterprise - Medium
In addition:
Total Outsourced
Solutions
E-Business
Payment
Hosting
Technical Support
Once a Digital Strategy has been developed, mobile applications can be developed and deployed to meet the business requirements. The concerns around security and control, can be suitably addressed and the business can gain the maximum benefit for its investment. Sharing solutions, across channels, products and markets and quickly constructing a platform for future mobile customer experience and engagement.Where required totally secure and integrated mobile applications can be provided to customers, employees and partners, with structured and secure access control, flexible dynamic content and functionality, suitable analytics and feedback and secure integration to back end systems. This can be provided in a range of solutions from in house systems to PaaS and SaaS solutions. These tools and services allow you to concentrate your skills and expertise on innovating in your core business.
Once a Digital Strategy has been developed, mobile applications can be developed and deployed to meet the business requirements. The concerns around security and control, can be suitably addressed and the business can gain the maximum benefit for its investment. Sharing solutions, across channels, products and markets and quickly constructing a platform for future mobile customer experience and engagement.Where required totally secure and integrated mobile applications can be provided to customers, employees and partners, with structured and secure access control, flexible dynamic content and functionality, suitable analytics and feedback and secure integration to back end systems. This can be provided in a range of solutions from in house systems to PaaS and SaaS solutions. These tools and services allow you to concentrate your skills and expertise on innovating in your core business.
Once a Digital Strategy has been developed, mobile applications can be developed and deployed to meet the business requirements. The concerns around security and control, can be suitably addressed and the business can gain the maximum benefit for its investment. Sharing solutions, across channels, products and markets and quickly constructing a platform for future mobile customer experience and engagement.Where required totally secure and integrated mobile applications can be provided to customers, employees and partners, with structured and secure access control, flexible dynamic content and functionality, suitable analytics and feedback and secure integration to back end systems. This can be provided in a range of solutions from in house systems to PaaS and SaaS solutions. These tools and services allow you to concentrate your skills and expertise on innovating in your core business.
Once a Digital Strategy has been developed, mobile applications can be developed and deployed to meet the business requirements. The concerns around security and control, can be suitably addressed and the business can gain the maximum benefit for its investment. Sharing solutions, across channels, products and markets and quickly constructing a platform for future mobile customer experience and engagement.Where required totally secure and integrated mobile applications can be provided to customers, employees and partners, with structured and secure access control, flexible dynamic content and functionality, suitable analytics and feedback and secure integration to back end systems. This can be provided in a range of solutions from in house systems to PaaS and SaaS solutions. These tools and services allow you to concentrate your skills and expertise on innovating in your core business.
Customer Engagement Apps are on our platform and developed from templates, Enterprise Apps may be on another PlatformEnterprise Apps require more involvement of the PortHand team, integration, security etc.The hosting fee rises significantly where high security is a requirement (e.g. Payment, Personal Details) Potential to discuss one off payment up front and let 3rd party charge own hosting and integrated support fee