Accela Releases Updated Inspector App for Offline Use
Written by Accela
Friday, 30 November 2012
New
version of Accela mobile app provides government inspectors and
investigators with even more options for working efficiently in the
field
SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 – Accela, Inc.,
the leading provider of mobile-, web- and cloud-based software
exclusively for government, announced that an updated version of the Accela Inspector™
app for government inspectors and investigators has been released for
iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets. The Inspector app allows
permitting, licensing, and code enforcement professionals to perform
complete onsite inspections and investigations by seamlessly connecting
them to their back-office data and geographic information system (GIS)
maps. Accela Inspector is part of the expanding Accela “Platform4Gov,” a
framework for increasing government productivity and citizen
engagement through mobile apps built on top of Accela’s foundational technology.
Inspector Improvements
The new version of the Inspector app provides numerous improvements
in process management. Inspectors can now create new inspections as
well as reschedule or reassign inspections while working in the field.
In addition, they can view job lists on their mobile device even when
offline, allowing them to perform inspections in areas with no or
limited Internet connectivity. The updated app also allows for better
management of inspection contacts, enabling users to add new contacts,
update existing contacts, or look up contact information
Inspectors and investigators will benefit from a performance and
usability upgrade in the new version of Accela Inspector. The app
provides a redesigned map toolbar with more legible and intuitive
controls that can be collapsed to leave room for a larger map area. It
also offers support for iPhone 5.
“Accela Inspector provides productivity improvements that take a
great app to the next level,” said Brian Wienke, Accela Senior Product
Manager. “Accela listened to feedback from users and we responded with
efficiency enhancements that will save them time and reduce fuel
consumption.”
Accela Offers Government Inspectors Freedom to Use Mobile Platform and Device of Choice
Accela Inspector is available for all major mobile platforms. Unlike
some competitors who design mobile apps only for the iPad, Accela has
proven its commitment to develop productivity apps for government staff
and citizens on the smartphone or tablet of their choice. Accela
Inspector is one of Accela’s expanding line of mobile apps for
government, including Accela Analytics™, Accela Work Crew™, and Accela Code Officer™ that are integrated with the company’s Accela Automation® enterprise software.
Accela Inspector for iOS can be downloaded at the at the Apple App Store, and for Android at Google Play; Accela Inspector 2.1 for Windows 8 Phone and Surface tablet can be downloaded at the Windows Store.
Anyone can preview the app for free. Accela customers can download and
use the app at no extra cost if their agency has an Accela Mobile
Office™ license.
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