LXE Adds SAP NetWeaver Mobile Support To Computer Product Line To Fully Mobilize Supply Chain Transactions
LXE, Inc., the mobile logistics business of EMS Technologies, Inc., SAP AG (SAP), and Naurtech Corporation, announced recently that the always-connected capability of SAP NetWeaver Mobile is now supported on LXE rugged mobile computers running Naurtech CETerm Industrial Web Browser.
SAP NetWeaver Mobile allows users in the always-connected mode to develop and run mobile GUI applications with virtually a "zero footprint" on the mobile device, meaning these mobile clients are always connected to the SAP NetWeaver Java Application Server and are displayed on the LXE mobile computer running a special Web browser such as CETerm. "SAP developers have long had the ability to deploy character-based applications and transactions for LXE mobile computing devices via SAPConsole. That ability has now been extended with SAP NetWeaver Mobile support for LXE," says Kai Figwer, LXE's vice president, business development. "In addition to offering greater flexibility and user friendliness, the solution is browser-based – meaning that an application change can be done automatically without having to touch all the clients deployed in the warehouse." SAP NetWeaver Mobile enables customers to rapidly develop and directly access business applications online using mobile devices. The always-connected capability leverages the wellknown Web Dynpro User Interface Paradigm with enhancements for device-specific rendering/browser recognition and mobile-specific elements like function key remapping and interface with a barcode or RFID reader. "Mobile data collection solutions offer a number of potential benefits, including enhanced productivity and improved accuracy. These benefits, however, cannot be achieved without robust hardware and software," notes Stefan Wawrzinek, product manager for SAP NetWeaver Mobile." The combination of SAP NetWeaver Mobile, LXE's industry-leading mobile computers and Naurtech's CETerm Web Browser provides a cost-effective and security-enhanced solution for customers looking to improve operational efficiencies." Naurtech CETerm Web Browser is device-tailored for all LXE terminals and provides an "out-ofthe-box" solution to access SAP NetWeaver mobile applications. With SAP NetWeaver Mobile 7.1 SP 12 Patch 1, it is possible to use an LXE device to access online applications leveraging the Naurtech CETerm Web browser. With this joint solution, users get barcode functionality and complete function-key support. "A web-based application is ideal when warehouse operators need to provide access to their enterprise applications from hand-held terminals", says Pankaj Nauriyal, Naurtech's vice president Sales & Business Development. "However, the built-in Pocket IE browser that comes with Windows CE devices is not adequate for most data-collection applications. A specialized Web browser offering a controlled environment for view and navigation through your web application, controls peripherals like barcode scanners, and supports function keys is necessary to get the maximum value out of the always-connected capability of SAP NetWeaver Mobile applications for data collection."About Naurtech Corporation
Naurtech Corporation develops connectivity solutions to provide mobile access to enterprise data and applications using Windows CE platform devices. Its products marry the power of device local processing available on handheld computers with the efficiencies of thin client computing to help customers implement their wireless mobility solutions. As an innovative market leader, Naurtech customers rely on its technology to address their unique needs in implementation of their auto-ID data collection (AIDC) solutions. With over one hundred thousand deployments worldwide and growing, its CETerm terminal emulation and web browser products are used in mobile solutions across market segments like retail, warehouse,
manufacturing, distribution, consumer packaged goods and logistics. For more information, please visit
www.naurtech.com.
About LXE Inc.
LXE Inc., a subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc., improves supply chain performance by applying over 37 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From rugged
mobile computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and secure wireless network infrastructure, to our award-winning customer support – LXE's easy-to-use products are as reliable as the
people who install and support them. Based in Norcross, Georgia, LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services.
SOURCE: LXE, Inc.