Apps for Engineers: Business Administration

CFE Media's Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engineering-related applications for Apple iOS and Android operating systems from various companies. Apps are organized by category, company, and type. These business administration applications are listed in the app as of November 2015.

By CFE Media November 14, 2015

CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers is an interactive directory of engineering-related applications for Apple iOS and Android operating systems from various companies. Apps are organized by category, company, and type. These business administration applications include an app that turns smartphones and tables into a time tracking device, an app that remotely accesses PCs and Macs, and an app that brings real-time data to mobile devices. Click on the Apps for Engineers logo on the right to link to where you can download the CFE Media Apps for Engineers mobile application from Google Play and the iOS App Store. 

ExakTime Mobile

iOS 2.2 +, Android 2.3+

Cost: Free

Company: ExakTime

ExakTime Mobile turns smartphones or tablets into a powerful time tracking device.

  • Accurate time and labor tracking
  • Clock-in for individual employees with PIN code
  • Track hundreds of work activities/cost codes
  • On-screen selections in a choice of three languages
  • GPS location stamp on every time punch
  • Front camera biometrics eliminates buddy punching.

HOBO Mobile

iOS 8.0+, Android 4.4+

Cost: Free

Company: Onset Computer Corp.

HOBOmobile is designed to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart to the HOBO MX data loggers. The user can configure and start the data logger, download the recorded data, store and analyze the data. The data can be viewed in both graphical and list formats and also exported and shared to other programs including Excel and HOBOware.

LogMeIn

iOS 7.0+, Android 4.0.3+

Cost: Free

Company: LogMeIn Inc.

Remotely access PCs and Macs with LogMeIn. It works with an account subscription of LogMeIn Pro on your computer, which also includes access from your desktop and web browser, providing mobile access to everything that’s needed.

SmartGlance

iOS 7.0+, Android 4.0+

Cost: Free

Company: Schneider Electric

Wonderware SmartGlance brings real-time data to mobile devices, anywhere, anytime. Use SmartGlance to get proactively notified with configurable and personalized alerts related to manufacturing and industrial facilities, processes and equipment. SmartGlance mobile apps display reports defined using the Wonderware SmartGlance Mobile Reporting Connector (MRC) desktop application.

– Edited by Eric R. Eissler, editor-in-chief, Oil & Gas Engineering, eeissler@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Since its founding in 2010, CFE Media and Technology has provided engineers in manufacturing, commercial and industrial buildings, and manufacturing control systems with the knowledge they need to improve their operational efficiency. CFE delivers the right information at the right time around the world through a variety of platforms.