Mobile Computing: Trials and Tribulations

This presentation follows the concept to current state timeline of mobile computing at Fidelity E&P. Trials, tribulations and success.

Benefits Remote Access to Corporate Email Remote Access to Corporate Servers Remote Access to Enterprise GIS Remote Access to Cloud Based Third Party Software Remote Word Processing Mapping and Navigation Vehicle Tracking for Maintenance and Safety

Initial Configuration

Initial Configuration

Pros & Cons Pros

Physical characteristics of the laptop held up to field elements Internet connection was reliable NetMotion VPN was reliable and provided a flawless

connection to the corporate network GPS connection was reliable and fast to load on the ArcReader

map ArcReader map was simple, easy to use, customizable

Pros & Cons Cons

Internal characteristics of the laptop provided poor performance

GPS on Sierra Wireless Modem was ran through a DB9 Serial Connection and was unreliable

GPS connection was reliable but the GPS receiver was susceptible to damage

ArcReader was outdated technology and lacked the ability to navigate and collect GPS data.

ArcPad was too complex of a program for its intended purpose

Docking station rattles

Current Configuration

Current Configuration

Pros & Cons Pros

Improved internal characteristics of the laptop provided faster performance

Decreased size of GPS receiver/no extra cord susceptible to damage

Stiffer docking station and mount ArcGIS for Windows Mobile is far superior then ArcReader

Pros & Cons Cons

3G works but is slow Docking station still rattles GPS receiver is still susceptible to damage

Benefits ArcGIS for Windows Mobile

Completely customizable using the Ready-to-Deploy App or ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Windows Mobile

Ability to collect GPS data and differentially correct if need be (GeoCollector for ArcGIS for Windows Mobile)

Ability to query, sketch, edit Can switch between devices (vehicle-mounted Windows,

touch devices and handheld Windows Mobile devices) Can navigate using ESRI Street Map Can use cloud based data as basemap layers Can set up custom tasks and forms to be synced back to a

SDE database

Workflows ArcGIS for Windows Mobile

Server Workflow The server workflow is a server-centric mobile solution

that leverages ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and Portal for ArcGIS.

This workflow is particularly useful when real-time or close to real-time synchronization between field devices is necessary.

Workflows ArcGIS for Windows Mobile

Desktop Workflow The desktop workflow follows a check in/check out

procedure and requires a manual effort for synchronization.

This workflow is useful when you have a small number of deployments and real-time synchronization is not necessary. Also this workflow does not require an ArcGIS for Server license.

Desktop Workflow

Future Considerations Move to 4G Reduce the amount of equipment involved (Mobile

Broadband/GPS Card) Find ways to reduce the rattle Develop tasks and forms using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for

Windows Mobile Incorporate the Server workflow

Questions?