There are many advantages to this approach. This allows our teams to work more effectively concurrently, to deliver & deploy enhancements more quickly, and to provide a wide-range of flexible options to our customers.

Our iOS and Android industry solutions are made up of modules, which sit on top of SDKs, which call various APIs. Let’s look into each of these in more detail.

Industry Solutions

Phunware provides tailored industry solutions for healthcare, hospitality, and various other sectors, offering personalized mobile apps designed to enhance customer satisfaction. From the moment they leave home to every step of their visit and back again, consumers expect a seamless experience.

Some of our largest customers, like Atlantis Bahamas, Gaylord Hotels, and Virginia Hospital Center, appreciate the rapid deployment and easy updates our solutions provide.

Our mobile app solutions are packed with features like dynamic content, indoor wayfinding, push notifications, analytics, and more—all designed to enhance user experiences.

Under the hood, these solutions are pre-integrated with several of our modules, described below.

Modules

You can think of modules as different components of a mobile app that have a specific feature set.

For example, our Mapping Module includes everything an app might need to deliver a robust wayfinding experience. The app simply needs to launch the Mapping Module and the user is now presented with a map displaying points of interest, search capabilities, and a discovery section.

Features such as static routing, GPS routing, and indoor BLE routing are supported. Users can select handicap accessible routing, enable voice directions, view turn-by-turn directions, or tap on points of interest to view detail pages.

Another popular module is our Mobile Engagement Module, which includes support for broadcast push notifications, geofence alerts, and beacon proximity messaging, all with a nice inbox to hold those messages and allow users to view promotions or re-trigger links.

Other modules include the Core Module, which handles content management, Forms Module, for form input, and Permissions Module, for handling app permissions such as location, bluetooth, or push notifications.

SDKs

But what if a customer wants the capabilities we offer, but prefers to develop their own UI and UX? That’s where SDKs come in. Our native iOS and Android SDKs act as true Software Development Kits. Third party developers can integrate our Mapping & Location SDK, Analytics SDK, or Mobile Engagement SDK and create whatever UI/UX they can imagine. We provide sample code, but it’s up to the developers to decide the look and feel.

APIs

Just about every app will need to connect to a web service to perform actions such as downloading content, registering for push notifications, or sending analytics.

Our solutions are no different. They are powered by our RESTful APIs for Mapping, Location, Content Management, Mobile Engagement, and Analytics.

The same is true for our web portal. When a customer updates their map, changes a piece of content, sets up a push notification campaign, or views how many app launches they received, they are using the same APIs that our SDKs use to deliver those experiences to end users.

Advantages

Now that we’ve covered our modular approach to architecture, it’s time to discuss the advantages.

The first is that this approach allows our developers to work on different components of our solutions without stepping on each other’s toes. For example, each module is in its own code repository so the developer working on the Mapping Module isn’t going to create merge conflicts for the developer working on the Mobile Engagement Module. It also allows developers to become specialists focusing on specific feature sets.

The second advantage is that this approach allows us to roll out changes quickly. For example, let’s say we wanted to add a new feature to our map. It wouldn’t make sense to make this change in every app codebase. Instead we implement it in the Mapping Module and release a new version. Each app, whether it’s a Phunware-developed Industry Solution app or a third-party developed custom app, can simply update to the latest version of the Mapping Module to receive the changes. This is as simple as updating the version number in a dependency management configuration file and rebuilding.

Finally, another major advantage to this approach is that we are able to offer a wide range of options for our customers. For the customers who want a complete solution, our Industry Solutions contain everything pre-integrated and ready to submit to the store. For customers who have an existing app, a better option might be to license individual modules. For example, a customer can add wayfinding capabilities to their app with a drop-in Mapping Module that can be integrated in as little as a day. For the customer who just wants the wayfinding capabilities but would prefer to design their own UI and UX, the Mapping & Location SDK is ideal for that. And for those who want maximum control, our APIs are always available.

At Phunware, we see ourselves as more than just a technology provider—we’re your partner in success. Think of us as your concierge in unifying your customers’ journey. Whether you need the complete solution or just the key components to build it yourself, we’re here to support you every step of the way. From design and implementation to integration, launch, adoption, and ongoing support, we ensure a seamless experience that lasts for years to come

As always, feel free to reach out! Contact us and our team of experts will guide you through Phunware’s mobile solution offerings, showing you how they can be tailored to meet your unique needs.

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“We are delighted to collaborate with the forward-thinking team at Wailea Beach Resort to unveil the enhanced version of our Smart Hospitality Solution,” said Mike Snavely, CEO of Phunware. “Our goal is to empower guests with seamless navigation through this luxury property, ensuring they can fully explore the wealth of amenities available at Wailea Beach Resort. In addition to giving guests a more pleasant and technologically advanced experience, our software provides Wailea Beach Resort with the opportunity to maximize its top line by way of mobile engagement and generating profitable behavior.”

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“The renewal of our partnership with Phunware is an exciting step forward in our commitment to delivering a comprehensive suite of services through a unified mobile app for the VHC community. Beyond simplifying patient interactions, such as scheduling appointments and accessing remote telehealth services and provider messaging, this innovative wayfinding technology is a transformative solution that empowers patients to easily navigate the VHC campus,” said Mike Mistretta, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of VHC Health.

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The routing technology uses a mix of GPS, Bluetooth, and Dead Reckoning technology to display the user’s current location in the form of a blue dot with 1m accuracy. Dead Reckoning involves device sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass as well as heuristics to predict which route segment the user will take next. All calculations happen on-device. Therefore a network connection is not needed for routing to function.

Unlike traditional indoor wayfinding solutions, Phunware’s Convention Center Wayfinding Solution doesn’t require an onsite team to rescan the updated layout of a space each time it is reconfigured.
Instead, the solution leverages an innovative approach of creating a 5’x5’ grid of potential routes in the entire convention space. The scan therefore only happens once and captures the Bluetooth beacon signals from every possible route segment.

When it’s time for a new convention, a map is loaded into the Phunware web portal with booths displayed. The 5’x5’ grid of route segments is displayed over that and individual route segments are then enabled to create navigable routes along the convention floor. Points of Interest are placed for each booth, allowing mobile app users to search and route to any of these POIs.

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Crowder said the MDU solution, initially tailored for healthcare and hospitality, is making waves in luxury residential buildings, addressing the evolving work-from-home trend. With remote work becoming a norm, people are seeking enhanced digital experiences at home.

He said Phunware’s MDU solution provides a comprehensive digital platform for luxury residential complexes like Parkside Residences in Houston. The app offers amenities booking, work orders, valet services, keyless entry, and more, all through a user-friendly mobile interface.

Crowder highlighted the significance of mobile apps over websites, citing examples like Disney World.

Phunware partners with companies like MKT Consulting to deliver these solutions, envisioning broader applications in residential, workplace, healthcare, and hospitality sectors.

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“Parkside Residences at Discovery Green is truly a luxury high-rise of the future and we are honored to be a part of the team that is making life easier for its residents,” said Randall Crowder, COO of Phunware. “Our mobile software acts as a friendly digital assistant and mobile concierge to help deliver on the promise of offering residents an elevated lifestyle.”

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From creating seamless digital front doors to seamlessly integrating third-party solutions and providing advanced wayfinding technology, Phunware is the go-to solution for every healthcare organization’s digital transformation needs!

We understand that enhancing the patient experience is paramount, which is why we are dedicated to solving all your digital challenges and making a positive impact on your healthcare journey!

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Crowder says Thumper Pond Resort offers a picturesque setting with a championship golf course and various amenities. Coupled with Phunware’s mobile Smart Hospitality Solution, Crowder explains that Thumper Pond can allows guests to maximize their experience at the resort.

Crowder shares how the application leverages Phunware’s advanced location software, enabling users to navigate the property easily, both indoors and outdoors where guests can explore the golf course and conveniently order food and drinks from anywhere; ensuring prompt delivery.

The app also incorporates contextual engagement, sending personalized messages based on guests’ location and preferences. Crowder says Phunware also utilizes artificial intelligence to craft these messages while maintaining a human-centric connection with guests. The aim is to transform guests’ smartphones into mobile concierges by offering personalized and efficient services.

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“We are thrilled to bring our Smart Hospitality Solution to the prestigious Thumper Pond Resort in partnership with its innovative new owner who is committed to digital transformation,” Phunware CEO Russ Buyse said in a statement.

“Our technology will help redefine the guest experience by offering a unique blend of personalized services and digital amenities that seamlessly integrate with and enhance the existing infrastructure across such a beautiful property.”

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Crowder says the addition of AI powering its mobile engagement solution means that users will be able to leverage sophisticated machine learning algorithms and AI capabilities to deliver personalized, targeted marketing campaigns that are curated for specific audiences. And with Phunware’s platform specializing in helping brands identify, locate and engage the right consumer at the right time, Crowder adds that this new AI enhancement will boost marketing campaigns to evolve past a “one size fits all” approach.

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“The world has evolved beyond ‘one-size-fits-all’ marketing approaches, but brands still struggle to speak to consumers as individuals because they lack a deep understanding of their unique behaviors, preferences and needs,” said Randall Crowder, COO of Phunware. “Our new AI-enabled mobile engagement solution is designed to provide that understanding, enabling these brands to more effectively engage their target audiences without the need for additional staff.”

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“I am very excited to join the Phunware team as they are striving to take mobile engagement to the next level,” said Troy Reisner. “I look forward to working with Russ and each talented person at Phunware to help drive us forward for the benefit of our people, our shareholders and our customers.”

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Crowder says the technology can be used in multiple sectors to create a more personalized mobile concierge service, including in healthcare and hospitality. The patent’s approval will enable the company to better compete with other conversational AI services that can offer a more human-like experience.

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“The allowance of this patent highlights our ongoing commitment to innovation and our dedication to providing proprietary mobile solutions to help any brand contextually engage any audience,” said Randall Crowder, COO of Phunware. “We believe this new technology will enable our clients to offer more personalized and engaging experiences that drive revenue, loyalty and satisfaction.”

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Crowder says the partnership will integrate and sell Phunware software as a solution for creating smart infrastructure ecosystems. Crowder adds that Siemens Connect chose Phunware as a strategic partner because of its ability to provide a seamless UX UI that gives consumers easy control over their environment.

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“We are thrilled to see increased interest from our channel partners, who we believe will be a key catalyst of accelerated bookings of our core software solution in 2023,” Phunware CEO Russ Buyse said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Siemens Connect Ecosystem network to bring the power of our blue dot wayfinding technology to optimize smart buildings,” said Randall Crowder, Chief Operating Officer at Phunware. “Our Smart Workplace and Multi-Dwelling Unit solutions integrate seamlessly with the most advanced smart building ecosystems, and our partnership with Siemens represents a significant milestone in our vision to connect devices, enterprises, and people. We look forward to working closely with Siemens and other Connect Ecosystems network experts to deliver exceptional value to our customers as they continue their digital journey towards smarter buildings and infrastructure.”

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Phunware is the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that provides companies the products, solutions, data and services necessary to engage, manage and monetize their mobile application portfolios and audiences globally at scale. Phunware’s Software Development Kits include location-based services, mobile engagement, content management, messaging, advertising, loyalty (PhunCoin & PhunToken) and analytics, as well as a mobile application framework of pre-integrated iOS and Android software modules for building in-house or channel-based mobile application and vertical solutions.

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“We are thrilled to see increased interest from our channel partners, who we believe will be a key catalyst of accelerated bookings of our core software solution in 2023,” Phunware CEO Russ Buyse said in a statement.

“Our senior management team remains laser-focused on ramping up our MaaS offering through several essential verticals, with a key focus on hospitality and healthcare,” he added.

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Randall is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware, a technology company in Austin, TX developing mobile and data solutions for major brands and launching a unique cryptocurrency called PhunCoin. Prior to Phunware, Randall led over 40 angel investments and deployed over $60M across 14 companies as a venture capitalist. Randall is a co-founder and Managing Partner at TEXO Ventures where he focused on tech-enabled health services and he is the sole founder and Managing Partner at Novē Ventures where he focuses on companies leveraging blockchain technology.

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“The leadership at VHC Health has embraced the importance of a mobile strategy in order to deliver an exceptional patient experience,” said Cody Wimbish, Phunware VP of Program Management & Customer Success. “Since we take a platform approach to tech-enabling the continuum of care, we are able to easily extend VHC Health’s capabilities as they grow and are thrilled to not only support their new Outpatient Pavilion, but also seamlessly integrate parking with their mobile application to help remove an additional layer of friction when patients are on-site.”

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