FieldRanger Software launches interface to Intuit's Master Builder construction accounting package at DEMOmobile 2003.FieldRanger Software launched FieldRanger Wireless Work Orders for Intuit in·tu·it tr.v. in·tu·it·ed, in·tu·it·ing, in·tu·its Usage Problem To know intuitively. [Back-formation from intuition. Master Builder Master Builder can refer to:
blue-collar worker n → ouvrier/ère col bleu blue-collar worker n → the message that "mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings has arrived for the field." FieldRanger Software shares data with both Intuit Master Builder and Intuit's QuickBooks(1) family of Financial Software packages, dispatching work order information to the field, where workers can track time, materials usage, and completed work. Workers collect customers' signatures electronically at their homes, or at the job site, expediting the billing and cash collection process for thousands of small businesses. "Software developers like FieldRanger Software deliver specialized and complementary solutions that link and integrate with Master Builder, creating powerful solutions for contractors with even the most unique and specialized needs," said Carol Novello, president, Intuit Construction Business Solutions. "FieldRanger is the tool that the contracting industry has been waiting for," says Dennis Feidner, founder of CFO See Chief Financial Officer. on the GO. "Now my customers can leverage the power of Master Builder with data to the field, and alleviate paperwork at the same time." CFO on the GO plans to resell FieldRanger Software in large metro markets across the country. The data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. between FieldRanger and Intuit Master Builder complements FieldRanger's existing data-sharing capabilities with Intuit's QuickBooks products, offering field-based connectivity to the thousands of contractors that use Master Builder for their comprehensive accounting and business management needs. "Providing wireless solutions for large contractors--some with hundreds of field-based employees--enhances our growth opportunities significantly," noted Don Spear, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of FieldRanger Software. "DEMOmobile provided the perfect platform to get this message to the significant players in the mobile computing industry." Top executives from the mobile and wireless industry joined DEMOmobile producers Chris Shipley and Amy Francetic on stage to help highlight the significance of this year's class of DEMOmobile demonstrators. Analysts, scientists and executives shared their vision of the trends in ubiquitous computing ubiquitous computing - Computers everywhere. Making many computers available throughout the physical environment, while making them effectively invisible to the user. Ubiquitous computing is held by some to be the Third Wave of computing. and commented on the exciting applications that will appear on the DEMO stage--and in the world's homes, offices, and in the field--in years to come. "FieldRanger Software demonstrates technology innovation happens in all business segments, including traditional blue-collar and industrial businesses. Providing a mobile computing device and useful software applications for field-based employees enables even small companies to enjoy incredible productivity gains--just the type of solution that we showcase at DEMOmobile," said DEMOmobile producer Chris Shipley. About FieldRanger Software: FieldRanger Software provides Wireless Work Order solutions for Specialty Trades and Contractors who use QuickBooks or Master Builder to run their business. FieldRanger Work Order applications share data directly with office-based accounting packages--saving time and money by tracking Work Order information on wireless devices like cell phones and Palm Pilots. Work Order Software allows contractors to create estimates in QuickBooks 2002, 2003, and Master Builder, send work orders to the field and synchronize See synchronization. data back into QuickBooks 2002, 2003, and Master Builder once employees update their time and materials labor and materials (time and materials) n. what some builders or repair people contract to provide and be paid for, rather than a fixed price or a percentage of the costs. from the field. The benefits of FieldRanger's Work Order Software include streamlining billing, decreasing receivables time and tightening supply management. |
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