Phase II: Morgan Picks, a real estate investment firm, successfully implemented a custom SQL and Microsoft Access database developed by Simetra. As Morgan Picks expanded their use, project managers experienced connectivity interruptions on some property sites. Our team developed a separate database and interface to allow for database input while a user is offline. A standalone rehab application allows the offline users to add property Scope’s while on the property site. Using MS SQL Merge Replication subscriptions of Phase I database were created and published to each property manager’s Mobile device. Each mobile device had a subset of the active database allowing for database input while offline. Once internet connection is reestablished, offline changes can synchronize with Active Database as required. We take a team approach. Our Simetra experts check that the data has been synched weekly by user and ensure the active database is current and stable. (See Phase I)
Problem:
Low cell reception at remote locations caused property managers to experience loss of connectivity to database on mobile devices causing inability to access Phase I system from property sites, making creation of Rehab Scopes manual and duplication of effort.
Solution:
Using SQL Replication, our team created a local database copy for offline input on each Property Managers Mobile device. A Microsoft application was created to review and input data for this local database. A subset of the main Microsoft application was downloaded on the mobile devices. Once internet access is available, the local database can be synchronized with the main database.
We take a team approach. Our Simetra experts check that the data has been synched weekly by user and ensure the active database is current and stable.
Cost Savings:
The customer continues to significantly reduce duplicative work in a multiple spreadsheet data entry system. Access to accurate and current data allows for maximum efficiency for property managers on site.
Technologies Used:
- Microsoft SQL Server Merge Replication
- Microsoft Access 2016