Making the Move to the Cloud: Android And Cloud Migration

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Making the Move to the Cloud: Android And Cloud Migration

By Jody Costa, Barcoding, Inc.

Here’s an interesting blog recently published by Barcoding Inc. – with a brand new video – about managing the migration to Android and the Cloud. You can find the full blog here: https://www.barcoding.com/blog/building-roadmap-migrating-android-cloud/

Windows has reached the end of life. 

The days of Windows as the primary mobile operating system for manufacturers and distributors are coming to a close. With an end-of-life date for Windows, companies have been making the switch to other operating systems. Many have already made the switch to Android, for its versatility and universal application.

Android Is Future Proof

Another reason many in the supply chain industry have chosen Android are the capabilities of Android devices. As technology evolves, manufacturers and distributors have a need for devices with improved data capture capabilities, including photos, sensors, scanners, voice-to-text, and eventually, object recognition. This rich data can be used to improve operations, supplying decision makers with in-depth information.

Cloud Integration Is Key

However, the main reason companies are switching to an Android operating system is its ability to integrate with cloud technology. Working in the cloud improves data availability and inventory visibility, enabling decision makers to make better supply chain management decisions. The cloud gives users the ability to pull information to any device, so if a device is broken or unavailable, the same information can be accessed from another device, ensuring no downtime. It allows for more interactions where there was only pen and paper before, and drives up industry expectations.

With cloud technology, manufactures and distributors are able to optimize workflows, conduct application tests, and move toward what is known as a “pure cloud” model, where companies work completely in the cloud. Over the next five to seven years, it is expected that companies will likely transition to this model. As the upward trend of cloud computing continues, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ distributors and manufactures should move to the cloud, but rather, ‘when’ and ‘how.’

In order to successfully move workflow operations to Android and the cloud, CIOs should build a roadmap for the transition. Companies will need to take into consideration each one of their specific needs in regards to their inventory, customers, infrastructure, and more. By determining your company’s specific needs, and by working in conjunction with others who have already successfully made the transition, companies will be able to improve workflows and position themselves for future growth.

You can watch a video on this topic, here. Or, read the full blog, here.