Mobile Knowledge Integration (MKI) is Best Technology’s consulting methodology for development and connectivity of software-based knowledge management and process management solutions for businesses. MKI is ideal for organizations seeking customized business management solutions on a variety of mobile and web-based platforms. MKI is particularly appealing to businesses with a geographically diverse or highly mobile workforce, and to smaller organizations (fewer than 500 employees) who wish to gain the advantages of mobile-enabled applications.
MKI cost-effectively allows your business to:
- Leverage existing data processing technologies like your financial management systems.
- Utilize new mobile platforms such as iPad, iPhone and Android without overhauling your infrastructure.
- Empower your mobile or widespread workforce through two-directional data flows and organic workflow controls.
- Gain a go-to-market tactic for mobile and handheld applications.
MKI can utilize the modern knowledge integration tools vital to future-proofing any customized software endeavor:
- XML interfaces
- Store and forward technologies
- Application servers like Tomcat and Sharepoint
- Cloud-based storage and transmission
- Replication
- Reporting services
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) interfaces
- Encryption and digital certificates
- Wireless and mobile form factors
- Traditional web user interfaces
- Traditional Windows/Mac thick-client software
- Database systems
- RSS
- Content-management (CMS)
There are three components and three stages in the MKI methodology. The components are:
- Project Management – Ensures deliverables are met and tactics for development are adequately assigned and performed
- Principle Management – Maintains solvency of development relationship throughout the three stages of development to ensure timely decision making and adherence to the design leadership of the customer.
- Technology Consulting – performs software and platform integrations in concert with project management
The stages are:
- Scope Definition – Sets forth design expectations, deliverables and estimates timelines and project budgets.
- Development – Deliverables are created and additional deliverables are sometimes generated as design is finalized.
- Integration – Solution is integrated. This often includes training and always includes quality testing.
What’s your MKI project? Call Best Technology today and we’ll give you a consultation to determine the feasability and breadth of your idea, at no charge.
