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Push to Everything!. V4.0 Release Update. PTX Connect Overview. VoIP Push-to-talk client/server solution. Communicate between Windows Mobile and Windows CE devices. Multi-mode Communication Rich Media Communication Options. Connectivity over WLAN and now WWAN. PTX Connect Update.
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Push to Everything! V4.0 Release Update
PTX Connect Overview VoIP Push-to-talk client/server solution Communicate between Windows Mobile and Windows CE devices Multi-mode Communication Rich Media Communication Options Connectivity over WLAN and now WWAN
PTX Connect Update • Product Performance to date hasn’t met expectations due to: • Promotion and Perception Issues • The product was promoted prematurely as WWAN-compliant, but after testing, we couldn’t obtain certification this caused negative reaction and perception in the field. • Although product was unique in the market, sales didn’t emphasize this as there weren’t incentives to promote and sell new SW products • Product Issues • Server installation too complex, demo too complex, limited client functionality (i.e. couldn’t switch between applications and no 1-many PTT capability, no WWAN support) • Training Issues • Although a product launch kit was released with the product and a number of webinars hosted, this was a complicated product to just learn on one’s own, not enough F2F was done for Technical Consultants, as a result demoing this was tough and limited • Product Performance to date • 12 Customers: 11 in Americas, 1 in EMEA (Belgium), Largest: 80 devices • Revenue: $45K, Quantity: 206 clients, Margin: 42%
PTX Connect V4.0 Enhancements • Easier Server Installation Process • single installer file to install the server and SQL Server 2005 Express (if needed), removed IIS as a component – not running as a web service now • Easier Client Installation Process • single .CAB file to install client on all PTX products. • G1 products still require .NET CF 2.0 which is distributed separately • New Server User Interface • customized the server to show relevant information only, users, groups, licenses, reports, configuration • New Client User Interface • easier configuration of server properties, auto-connect mode, and setup of PTT key and Application-switch key • Added 1-many push-to-talk capability • now supporting 1-1, 1-many and 1-all. • Support connection modes over WLAN and WWAN • Support WORKABOUT PRO G2, 8515, Ikôn, and “PX750”
PTX Connect Client Overview Login Screen Mailbox Screen Users Screen PTX Connect V4.0 PTX Connect V3.0
PTX Connect Server Overview User/Group Management Message Logging Active Sessions User/Group Communication Policies
Key Features • Unique User Interface: graphical action buttons, unified mailbox, communicate using PTT, instant messaging • Interoperable: communicate with Windows CE and Windows and Windows Mobile devices, seamlessly • Closed-Loop System: administrators are more in control of network traffic and usage, as messages can be logged and filtered • Scalable Client-Server Architecture: increase your deployment size without compromising performance or quality of service • Presence: automatically discover which users are online and offline • Server Based, Store-and-Forward Capable Message Boxes • Easily Configurable: manage user accounts and workgroups, create policies, generate reports, log and filter messages, track and control employee usage
Key Benefits • Improve Operational Efficiency and Workflow Effectiveness • PTX Connect enables you to improve communication among the warehouse and mobile workers and supervisors • Reduce Operational and Support Costs • By using a single multi-purpose device for data and image capture, data and voice messaging, and broadcast communication. Get the most out of your Psion Teklogix rugged mobile computer devices • Improve Network Usage and Security • PTX Connect enables administrators to monitor, log and archive messages flowing through the closed-loop network
2. Instant Text Messaging 2. Scribble 2. Email 1. Select User/Group 2. Push-to-talk
Client Configuration Screen Assigned User Name & Password PTXConnect Server IP Address Domain Name (used during installation) Once Logged In