In the dynamic landscape of enterprise mobility, where agility and connectivity are critical, organizations need a solution that can bridge the gap between cutting-edge mobile applications and robust back-end systems for better enterprise connectivity.
SAP Mobile Services, with its cross-platform development capabilities, secure mobile app management, and seamless integration with SAP and non-SAP systems, empowers enterprises to navigate the challenges of the mobile era.
This article discusses the main features and advantages of the SAP Mobile Platform, how it enables organizations to harness the power of their existing mobile technology, and where our team of SAP consultants can come in to help.
Understanding the SAP Mobile Experience
SAP Mobile Services is an intelligent service in the SAP Business Technology Platform based on open standards and designed to simplify the design, development, configuration, and management of new mobile solutions and services.
With simple mobile application development and unparalleled enterprise support at their fingertips, users can access data, complete project activities, and track project progress, whether they’re working in the office, on the shop floor, or on the go.
The SAP Mobile platform provides intuitive connections across the entire organization, enabling users to work smarter, achieve more in less time, and improve visibility across desktop and mobile devices.
Key Mobile Applications in the SAP Mobile Platform
Here are a few critical mobile apps included in the SAP Mobile Platform:
SAP Mobile Start
The SAP Mobile Start service provides a centralized entry point to the mobile user experience, enabling users to personalize decision-making and improve connectivity between in-built intelligence tools and standard Android and iOS mobile devices.
SAP Concur Mobile App
By enabling users to access, view, and manage spend management tasks on any device, the SAP Concur mobile app makes it easier to track business and travel expenses and improve invoicing processes across the organization.
SAP Service and Asset Manager
Service technicians can leverage the SAP Service and Asset Manager tool to access real-time sensor data, gain better insights into customer service initiatives, and improve the accessibility, reliability, and performance of their critical business assets.
SAP Warehouse Operator
The Warehouse Operator mobile app enables users to integrate the power of Warehouse Management in SAP S/4HANA into existing supply chain operations to improve warehousing flexibility and accuracy and tailor operations to warehouse operators’ most critical needs.
SAP Ariba Shopping
SAP Ariba Shopping offers a personalized marketplace for individual purchases, enabling clients to simplify business workflows and improve overall shopping experiences.
SAP Direct Distribution
The SAP Direct Distribution mobile app is built on the S/4HANA landscape to provide paperless execution for critical distribution processes, improve real-time visibility into the distribution process, and reduce total costs.
SAP Product Model Viewer
By leveraging the Product Model Viewer, users can adequately upskill frontline workers, create and launch equipment models, and leverage augmented reality capabilities to find the best-fit product for their existing enterprise environment.
SAP SuccessFactors Mobile App
The SuccessFactors mobile app provides intelligent workflows and intuitive people profiles to support employees wherever they work, improve collaboration across a global network, and facilitate effective human resource management across the entire organization.
Top 3 Advantages of SAP Mobile Services
Here’s a closer look at the main advantages of the SAP Mobile platform for business users:
1) Cross-Platform Mobile App Development:
SAP Mobile Services supports cross-platform mobile application development, enabling developers to create applications that can run on multiple operating systems, including iOS and Android, without having to rewrite the code for each platform.
2) Secure Mobile App Management:
SAP Mobile Services provides secure mobile app management features, including authentication, encryption, and data loss prevention, to help organizations enforce security policies, manage access controls, and protect sensitive business information as it is accessed and managed on mobile devices.
3) Integration with SAP and Non-SAP Systems:
SAP Mobile Services provides integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems to facilitate seamless connectivity between mobile applications and back-end enterprise systems, allowing for real-time data exchange and enabling users to extend the value of their enterprise systems to the mobile environment.
How Can We Help?
Whether you need help leveraging the Mobile Development Kit to customize existing native apps, additional support setting up push notifications for time-sensitive data updates, or just an extra hand getting started on your SAP journey, Surety Systems can help.
Our senior-level, US-based SAP consultant team has the skills and experience to handle all your critical project needs and improve connectivity across your entire organization.
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Interested in learning how SAP mobile apps can help you improve connectivity between your back-end data source and mobile apps? Ready to get started on a project with our team of SAP consultants?
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