Spectrax System
A complete mobility framework and comprehensive development tools help independent software vendors (ISVs) and
developers quickly create custom mobility solutions or integrate their own applications with Spectrax™ System.
Business Software Tools
Spectrax System securely, seamlessly, and cost-effectively extends enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer
relationship management (CRM) systems to mobile and remote users. Spectrax System comprises three product components:
Client Connect Pocket (CCPocket™), Client Connect Service (CCService™), and Client Connect Pro (CCPro™).
Spectrax System reflects the functionality of the underlying ERP or CRM systems, including customizations, without
introducing an additional layer. And because data resides behind the corporate firewall in the ERP system, companies
maintain control over their critical business data.
- Spectrax System presents a consistent, graphical, intuitive user interface no matter what ERP or CRM solution it
serves. Users can read from as well as write to these systems.
- Spectrax System integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics NAV,
Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft MapPoint. Since it is platform-neutral, it can also bridge between the Microsoft
platform and legacy systems running on other operating systems. Technology providers on and outside of the Microsoft
platform can access the functionality of Spectrax System by implementing the system's integration interfaces, which
persist the system's data transfer objects.
Spectrax System Conceptual Diagram
Client Connect Pocket
CCPocket is client software that runs on mobile devices. For remote and mobile users, CCPocket is the front-end of
Spectrax System. CCPocket offers a complete business system with the main functionality of ERP (including Online Payments
and Sales Order Processing), CRM, and MapPoint.
- CCPocket consists of application software and a database on the mobile or remote device. The database is Microsoft SQL
Server Compact Edition (CE), and it can be used both online and offline.
- Sales or Field Service representatives can digitally capture customers’ signatures and attach them to business
documents.
- Software and database can reside in RAM or on a Secure Digital (SD) card.
Client Connect Service
CCService is a hosted data exchange service that provides a two-way link between CCPocket and CCPro, and synchronizes data
updates and changes. CCService uses Microsoft Web Services for management of all data streams and messages.
- CCService typically runs on an Internet-based server outside the firewall, but it can keep data synchronized and
available even if Internet connectivity is poor.
- CCService is transport-layer agnostic, with support for General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or third-generation (3-G)
mobile networks.
- In case a mobile device is lost or stolen, a system administrator can remotely disable CCService and thereby prevent
sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.
Client Connect Pro
CCPro is the database connection software that integrates an organization's ERP system and its business database with the
mobile device through the CCService channel. CCPro translates ERP and CRM data streams into Spectrax-compliant data
streams, and vice versa.
- CCPro usually resides on the corporate network, securely behind a company's firewall.
- Organizations can operate CCPro in parallel, running multiple instances of the software to boost transaction processing
capability.
Spectrax System Hosting Options
In a multi-user environment, Spectrax System relies on hosted Web services. Spectrax System customers can choose from
among several flexible hosting options, and Spectrax partners can provide hosting services as an add-on service.
- Large organizations may host Spectrax System and its supporting Web services in-house, to gain full control over
implementation and customization.
- Small and mid-market organizations typically engage a technology provider to host Spectrax System.