Be Free With Full Offline Capability

In an offline-capable app, data is stored on the device. This allows users to work within the application without connection to the server via the Internet (WLAN or wireless connection).

Offline capability of mobile solutions such as apps for sales representatives and service technicians is a hot topic. On this page we deal in detail with this issue and solve the most important questions.

In theory, with a direct connection to Dynamics NAV all data can be received directly from the central server, without storing the data locally. In practice, however, a very stable and fast internet connection is required for smooth workflow. Small interruptions and dropouts of data connection affect the work immensely. Will sufficient network coverage at the next location or appointment with a customer be guaranteed? Surely, you do not want to depend on network coverage for a successful presentation or to process a service contract.

Mobile networks are constantly improved with large investments. Will a perfect network be available in the future, so a pure online connection is sufficient? The answer is a resounding “no”, because networks will be faster, but gaps are hardly closed. This is because most existing transmission towers are reused and equipped with the latest technology only. Thus, this will increase transmission speed, but not the network coverage.

Full offline capable apps provide users an uninterupted and fast responsive work experience. No waiting, no delays – the application responds quickly and reliably. Synchronization transfers data between Dynamics NAV and your app.

For some scenarios, it is required to get live information from Dynamics NAV. To send and receive data as fast as possible, Anveo provides Anveo Delta Server. This component speeds up the synchronization by calculating changes in Dynamics NAV in seconds. As a result, only changes are transmitted.