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Road Map: Database and webservice access via sms, email and instant messaging

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The following is a roadmap of development based on version numbers.


Any suggestions or enhancement ideas would be appreciated. Please email ideas@mobiledatanow.com


Version 1.3 COMPLETED - 3 April 2008

  • Import/Export all settings to an XML file.
  • Usability improvements to installer and screens
  • Message 'Help' to retrieve query help info
  • Public messageing controls to stop spam/abuse



Version 1.4

  • Web Services connection wizard - SOAP (in progress)
  • Expand on 'Help' to retrieve query help info (done)
  • Connect to operators SMSC via SMPP v3.4 for bulk 2-way sms (done)
  • TLS for email (done)
  • New GUI (in progress)



Version 1.45

  • Extract public user requests and send to someone by email
  • Action if wrong/empty query is sent
  • MMS support via wap push
  • DB migration tool
  • Unicode for SMS
  • Linux version



Version 1.5

  • Active directory/LDAP integration
  • Alerts
  • Dynamically update database tables
  • Use stored procedures in database



Other ideas not scheduled:

  • Create views across different datasources to create mashups
  • Forms: User requests a form and MDN sends a pre-formatted form to the user. User fills in the fields and sends back. Form is updated in database.
  • API's for other things
  • Deployment screen. Will automatically send users' details how to access their information.
  • Upgrade to OpenLaszlo 4 for the GUI - potential speed increase and support for Flash 9 and AJAX interface
  • API to let developers connect to other services which offer a software API such as UPS and FEDEX for shipment tracking.
  • Password before retrieve info. In case companies want their users to send a password before accessing info, which times out if inactive after x minutes. (2 factor authentication)
  • NLP for making queries easier for end-users to write
  • Remember public user requests as favourites
  • One user can send a message to alert many users
  • Add in browser support for accessing database info via browser

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  • It's completely free for one user, download and just start using it!
  • It's quicker than other ways to get data (its instant) so staff and customers can do their jobs more efficiently. Additionally, users don't need to remember passwords, use logon screens or navigate menus.
  • Save time and $$$ No custom development required. Just install, configure and you're ready to give mobile access to users.
  • 2 way interaction to retrieve, edit or add data to really extend user productivity.
  • Future Proof: Works with any of today's or tomorrow's mobile devices from all manufacturers so you can be confident it will work with any old or new phone.
  • Requires no user training as it uses email, SMS or instant messaging which everyone is familiar with
  • Works with any messaging device such as your Blackberry, PDA, smart phone, mobile phone, computer & laptop.
  • Connect to and get information from any database or web service.
  • No additional software to install on the mobile device or end users computer thereby eliminating compatibility issues, crashes and complicated installation.
  • Very easy to setup and maintain without any coding. Get up and running in 20 minutes and even non technical staff can easily make changes. Add new functionality in minutes as your needs evolve.
  • Scalable software to grow with your needs, from a single user to thousands of users.
  • Reduce costs by easily delivering interactive, on demand services to customers and end users. Plus it's simply messaging, so you save time and money on bandwidth.
  • Secure with user access controls and identity management for authorized users.
  • No need to remember retrieved information, it's right there stored in your phone after you've requested it.
  • Reliable and stable software with fail safe mechanisms