The Military and Mobile Devices

The U.S. military is preparing to release in July 2011, a new mobile development environment called the Mobile /Handheld CE Product Developers Kit, an Android-based smartphone framework and suite of applications for tactical operations.  This is part of the Joint Battle Command-Platform or JBC-P Handheld program.

The platform is intended to help mobile applications developed for the military to better integrate with the following systems:
  • Mapping
  • Blue force tracking (friendly forces)
  • Tactical Ground Reporting, or TIGR tactical graphics
  • Critical messaging (such as SPOT reports, Medevac and Mayday)
I see this as similar to what SAP is doing with the Sybase Unwired Platform and project Gateway.  They are developing platforms to enable a standard way to integrate with core processes.

Lt. Col. Mark Daniels, product manager for JBC-P says, "Allowing industry to freely develop apps within a government-led software environment means the Army can leverage fresh ideas and technology while still maintaining disciplined governance."  It is for the similar purpose of maintaining disciplined governance that it is necessary for SAP to define how mobile devices integrate and interact with SAP.

"We're going to allow third-party developers to actually develop capabilities that aren't stovepiped," said Daniels. That means there will be interoperability across the entire family of military systems of JBC-P, which would include the platforms, the aviation, the logistics community, the tanks, the Bradleys and the handhelds.  Eliminating stovepiped applications is also a motivation of SAP's.

Whitepapers of Note

The Business Benefits of Mobile Adoption with SAP Systems
ClickSoftware Mobility Suite and Sybase Mobility Solution
Networked Field Services

Webinars of Note

The Real Time Mobile Enterprise.  The Benefits of Rapid, Easy, Access
Redstone Arsenal’s (DOD/Chugach) 3 Maintenance Challenges Solved by Mobile

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Kevin Benedict, Independent Mobile and M2M Industry Analyst, SAP Mentor Volunteer
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Full Disclosure: I am an independent mobility analyst, consultant and blogger. I work with and have worked with many of the companies mentioned in my articles.
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Field Mobility News Weekly - Week of April 25, 2011

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The Defense Department has chosen Android to develop a smartphone network and military apps for soldiers out in the field.

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Army-Marine-Corps-Android-Phone,news-10946.html

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Modiv Media has a handheld device that allows people to scan in their purchases in grocery stores and avoid lines.  They will soon release an iPhone app that allows people to shop through stores simply using their phones.

http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/Feeds/2011/04/wireless-e-zpass-for-your-grocery-store/

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Officials at Dallas’ Department of Intergovernmental Service are deploying asset-tracking software for managing asset data in the field and a bar code label printer for creating asset tags.

http://gcn.com/articles/2011/04/04/city-of-dallas-asset-tracking.aspx

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The USDA is ramping up efforts to track livestock with microchip implants in horses. This will allow handheld devices to scan chips planted behind the animal’s neck.
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Kevin Benedict's Mobility News Weekly Audio Podcast - April 22, 2011





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Kevin Benedict, Independent Mobile and M2M Industry Analyst, SAP Mentor Volunteer
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Kevin's Video Comments on Mobility at SAP's SAPPHIRE NOW 2011

In this video comment I share what I want to learn about enterprise mobility at SAP's SAPPHIRE NOW 2011, May 15-18, 2011.  I hope to see you there! 





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Kevin's Video Comments on m-Business Trends and Mobile Marketing Numbers



Whitepapers of Note

The Business Benefits of Mobile Adoption with SAP Systems
ClickSoftware Mobility Suite and Sybase Mobility Solution
Networked Field Services

Webinars of Note

Redstone Arsenal’s (DOD/Chugach) 3 Maintenance Challenges Solved by Mobile

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Kevin Benedict, Independent Mobile and M2M Industry Analyst, SAP Mentor Volunteer
Follow me on Twitter @krbenedict
Full Disclosure: I am an independent mobility analyst, consultant and blogger. I work with and have worked with many of the companies mentioned in my articles.
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Mobility News Weekly - Week of April 18, 2011

The Mobility News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to enterprise mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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Also read M2M News Monthly

Users of the iPad and iPhone are being tracked — by their mobile devices.  Researchers have uncovered a file inside Apple’s operating software that contains detailed records of a user’s location, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media reports.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/4949980-420/iphone-and-ipad-track-where-youve-been.html

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Free smartphone apps let users compare prices at local gas stations, anticipate traffic jams and keep cars operating at peak performance.  These apps will be particularly useful in the months ahead, when gas prices are expected to climb higher as summer vacations start.

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20110420&id=13336874

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Skype has updated its Android app to include VoIP calling over 3G in the U.S.  Previously, U.S. users could only place calls when connected to a Wi-Fi network. International users have been able to make calls over a cellular connection since the app was originally launched last year.

http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=14278

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Global spending on business intelligence, analytics and performance management applications jumped 13.4 percent in 2010 to $10.5 billion, according to figures released by analyst firm Gartner.
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Kevin's Video Comments on Mobile Enterprise Strategies



Whitepapers of Note

The Business Benefits of Mobile Adoption with SAP Systems
ClickSoftware Mobility Suite and Sybase Mobility Solution
Networked Field Services

Webinars of Note

Redstone Arsenal’s (DOD/Chugach) 3 Maintenance Challenges Solved by Mobile

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Kevin Benedict, Independent Mobile and M2M Industry Analyst, SAP Mentor Volunteer
Follow me on Twitter @krbenedict
Full Disclosure: I am an independent mobility analyst, consultant and blogger. I work with and have worked with many of the companies mentioned in my articles.
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Mobile Money News Weekly - Week of April 18, 2011

The Mobile Money News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news, articles and links related to mobile payments, mobile money, e-wallets, mobile banking and mobile security that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting market size and market trend information.

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According to Juniper Research, in just three years, one in five smartphones will carry NFC technology, some 300 million estimated handsets.

http://www.techwatch.co.uk/2011/04/17/20-of-smartphones-to-carry-nfc-by-2014/

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Mobile shopping has transformed the way people shop, with 50 percent of Americans using a mobile method to navigate shopping.

http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.com/2011/04/50-of-americans-mobile-shop-with-cell-phone-or-smartphone-instant-gratification-is-king-says-leo-bru.html

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Visa Europe has announced plans to invest 100 million euros per year to accommodate the growing demand for mobile payments and e-commerce.

http://www.compareandsave.com/news/visa-europe-boosts-investment-in-mobile-payments/

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Emerging global markets that lack broad access to financial services will likely represent the greatest potential for mobile payments initiatives.
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Mobile Retailing News Weekly - Week of April 18, 2011



The Mobile Retailing News Weekly is an online newsletter that is made up of the most interesting news, articles and links related to mobile retailing applications and mobile marketing applications that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting market size and market trend information.

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U.S. ad spending should rise by 3.1 percent this year, with cable television, online video and mobile marketing leading the charge.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/18/us-media-advertising-idUSTRE73H6LX20110418

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Recently Germany has seen significant growth in both the number of companies willing to use mobile advertising and the growth of the overall mobile ad market.

http://www.gomonews.com/mobile-marketing-germany-sees-27-growth-in-advertising-companies/

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With the help of mobile phones, online retail is expected to grow by 61 percent from 2010 to 2014.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/89138/Online_Retail_to_Exceed_37bn_by_2014__40000_Stores_Already_Abondoned_Finds_New_Research/

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Wal-Mart is purchasing Kosmix Corp, a marketing firm that analyzes online data to personalize web content.  This acquisition is another example of how Wal-Mart is entering the mobile retail industry.
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Field Mobility News Weekly - Week of April 18, 2011

The Field Mobility News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Mobile Money News Weekly
Also read Mobile Retailing News Weekly
Also read Mobility News Weekly
Also read M2M News Monthly

Netherlands Railway has purchased 10,000 rugged handhelds for new ticket control practices.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/handheld-group-wins-large-public-transportation-tender-for-rugged-pdas-119675614.html

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The rescue team that saved trapped Chilean miners in 2010 was aided by Panasonic Toughbooks throughout the rescue effort.

http://mobileenterprise.edgl.com:80/news/Rugged-Toughbooks-Aided-Chilean-Miners--Rescue72180

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The Department of Defense is continuing to introduce RFID technology into its shipment processes.

http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/8358/1/1/

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A Miami based company has created washable RFID tags to use on hotel robes and towels to better ensure they remain within the hotel and not a guest’s suitcase.
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