GBM Data Services
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GBM Data Services supports wireless data transfer between mobile computers and office
based desktop systems.
The product provides similar services to GBM Mobile Manager but does not require
mobile devices to be directly connected to a local PC. GBM Data Services is offered
as a technology update for the retired GBM Web Transfer utility.
With GBM Data Services, mobile computer operators can use wireless LAN or a mobile
phone network to upload field observations into an office-based database and to
refresh mobile data content.
GBM Data Services is offered as a companion product to GBM Mobile and GBM Portable
customers and is an integral part of many GBM business solutions including GBM Disaster
Manager, GBM Graffiti Management Solution, GBM Tree Management Solution and GBM
Road Corridor Defects Solution.
GBM Data Services works with “best practice” Internet security. Two configurations
are possible.
Mobile devices connect to the customer’s network and exchange data with a customer
database under strict security controls. This approach is preferred for larger projects
that need to regularly synchronise mobile and head office databases and automatically
dispatch work instructions to mobile crews.
This implementation has a lower IT footprint than the direct connections approach.
Mobile devices post updates to a data centre for subsequent download by an office-based
operator. Set up and security management is greatly simplified, as customers do
not need to open their network for remote access. This approach is well suited to
small projects and businesses who have limited control over their Internet set-up.