Software vendor United Planet, one of the leading developers of Enterprise Portal software in Europe, has developed a unique “page setup wizard” based on Intrexx 5, their latest version of the famous enterprise portal software. This ‘wizard’ allows corporate to mobilize their business data and web applications with a wave of the wand. What that means is that employees of the corporate will have access to critical business information anywhere, and anytime, on the tips of their thumb, via their smartphones and handheld systems.

…New technology enables companies to create mobile applications for smartphones and tablet PCs without programming…

Simplicity would be their main focus on this project, as the page wizard (www.unitedplanet.com/en/mobile) enables employers to instantly package applications and forms from their VPN into an app for handheld device, with a simple click on the mouse. No programming and troublesome development tools needed.

Step one: Set up the core web application with Intrexx and select the mobile device that will be used to access the application, e.g. iPhone or BlackBerry.

Step two: Select the preferred page type and data fields that are to be displayed on the device.

Step three: Intrexx automatically suggests a complete application page, optimised for the selected device and featuring the typical buttons and workflows. Edit the page according to meet your business needs and create the final layout.

By utilizing Intrexx as a mean of “blackbox”, information from the enterprises’ portals from other vendors can also be made mobile. Users can easily replicate useful applications from thier enterprise portal with Intrexx and convert them for mobile use.
According to IDC, the number of mobile employees is to increase to around 1.2 billion by the year 2013. This will result in a corresponding increase in demand for mobile business solutions – whether to communicate with employees in the field or to provide supervisors and management access to important information whilst they are away from the office.
Axel Wessendorf, CEO of United Planet, is convinced that the new iPad will play an important role as the move to ‘go mobile’ accelerates: “The possibilities are enormous: just imagine the benefits when employees are at a conference and have easy access to all company information – without having to boot up their chunky laptops.”

United Planet is rather keen in demonstrating the concept to interested customers. To let corporate truly understand the concept and environment that they’re trying to project, they’ve setup a sample enterprise portal that can be accessed via a desktop PC as well as mobile devices. The portal is just right here (www.intrexx.com/motorsportlimited), and anyone can login using the “PeterM” account, without any need of password.

About United Planet -
United Planet is one of the leading developers of Enterprise Portal software in Europe. Its Java based, standard software Intrexx enables companies to create Enterprise Portals, Intranets and Web Applications cost effectively, without the need for programming by using ‘drag and drop’ technology and pre-created solutions for quality management, document management and process management to optimise internal workflow. Intrexx runs on Windows as well as on Linux and Sun Solaris, and incorporates several Business Adapters to ensure that third-party data from Lotus Notes and other ERP solutions can be easily integrated in the Intrexx Portal. A special Business Adapter for MS Office also makes it possible to integrate and edit Microsoft Office Documents without the need for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). United Planet is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany and also has offices in Windsor. The company is supported by over 100 Business Partners worldwide.

[United Planet via Realwire]