Modern enterprises are under constant pressure to do more with less, which is why apps have become essential tools in optimizing resources, accelerating delivery and eliminating inefficiencies.
With an increasing demand for tailored digital solutions, businesses are turning to platforms that advertise flexible, intuitive and custom app development and deployment. However, with many options, how do you know which is the right one for you?
Many businesses have explored Microsoft PowerApps as a solution for custom app development, appreciating its integration within the Microsoft ecosystem. However, as organizations scale and diversify their needs, some find that it may not fully align with their operational requirements.
In this blog, we’ll explore how SOTI Snap offers a compelling alternative for enterprise mobility app development – especially for businesses seeking greater flexibility, faster deployment and enhanced support in rugged environments.
Where Microsoft PowerApps Falls Short for Enterprise Businesses
PowerApps, launched by Microsoft in 2015, was designed to help large enterprises rapidly build custom applications with minimal coding through a visual, drag-and-drop interface. By connecting to various data sources, its goal is to simplify custom app development.
However, PowerApps presents several challenges that make it less ideal for enterprise-scale or rugged field-based deployments, including:
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Slow Adoption: With a steep learning curve, particularly when handling external or non-Microsoft data, users can struggle to quickly adopt this platform.
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Microsoft Ecosystem Lock-In: The platform is heavily skewed to support the Microsoft ecosystem, which limits its value for enterprises with a more diverse device or OS needs.
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Difficulty with Security: PowerApps is not open for users to see or change the code, and you cannot run this application on your own servers. This can be a problem for companies that need strict security and control over how their software is set up.
These limitations in openness, flexibility and accessibility open the door for alternative app development platforms. For example, SOTI Snap offers a streamlined experience that enables organizations to build and deploy business-critical apps quickly without relying on traditional development.
Reimagining Enterprise App Development with SOTI Snap
SOTI Snap is a cross-platform solution that enables organizations to rapidly build mobile apps. These apps then replace paper-based processes by using the data-capturing capabilities of mobile devices. With SOTI Snap, you can easily digitize data collection, approval processes and more to enhance efficiency, speed and the optimization of your mobile fleet.
Explore the main benefits of SOTI Snap to understand why it’s the better choice for your enterprise business:
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Fast, Scalable App Deployment: Describe the app you want to build using natural language and let Snap’s AI build the app for you, upload a PDF or screenshot of an idea you want to build and let Snap’s AI figure out what you want to do, access ready-made applications that have already been built and use them alongside an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Easily create and deploy apps in minutes to meet your unique needs.
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Access Offline Support: SOTI Snap supports offline data collection, which ensures any data – including forms, barcodes and images – that your employees gather while disconnected is collected and synced once the connection is restored.
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Rugged Device Support: SOTI Snap is optimized for rugged devices using a variety of operating systems, making it the ideal choice for field operations and industrial environments. It also supports barcode scanning, NFC and peripheral integration right out of the box.
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SOTI ONE Platform Flexibility: As a part of the broader SOTI ONE Platform, SOTI Snap is heavily integrated with SOTI MobiControl, so you can deploy customized applications based on device specific statuses, remotely push updates and access diagnostics across all managed devices.
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QR Code App Distribution: Apps built within SOTI Snap can be deployed via QR codes, which simplifies distribution to devices in the field and removes the need for app stores.
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Simplified Licensing: Unlock more flexible licensing for large-scale field deployments, especially when SOTI Snap is bundled with other SOTI products.
Want to explore what apps are ready for you to use? Check out SOTI Pulse to discover a wide range of apps, from the Forklift Inspection Checklist to the SOTI Snap Lead Capture App. My favorite app that’s getting all the buzz is our Check In / Check Out app for mobile devices, it makes tracking where your devices are so simple and drastically reduces lost / stolen devices. Each app has been designed with the goal of making a process or task more efficient and reliable.
Get Started with SOTI Snap
Ready to simplify the learning curve for employees, unlock a faster time-to-value ratio and lower your total cost of ownership? SOTI Snap is the perfect solution for you!
Create the apps you need to streamline operations and optimize your mobile device investment. Book a demo or reach out to us today to learn more:
