Our vision at NeoNexus is for all data to be managed digitally through every point in the business process. If someone in the data stream has to manually re-enter or manipulate data to move on to the next step in the process, the additional time and money are spent, and it leads to data integrity issues due to keystroke errors.

Of course, the data has to be COLLECTED before it can move through the process. In many markets like environmental where field technicians travel from location to location, the initial data collection is still collected in manual field logs, and later transcribed to a digital tool. Just because the initial data is collected by hand does not mean it has to be RECORDED by hand.

Using NeoNexus personal digital assistant (PDA) software, field technicians can capture data in the field directly into a digital tool. From there, they can synchronize it with a PC and move the data directly into Excel, databases, desktop software, or web applications, thus eliminating the step of manually transcribing the data. And if the PDA software is deployed on wireless PDA's like the Palm Trio Smart Phones, the synchronization can occur in real time!

NeoNexus has developed Geology and Chemistry PDA applications to meet the needs of environmental customers. These applications run on either Palm or Windows Mobile operating systems, so your choice of PDA hardware is limitless.

HiveMind Pocket Chemistry

One of the biggest bottlenecks for laboratories is in log-in. That is where the shipping container of samples is opened, and the alarms starting ringing!

• Were the samples expected?
• Why did we get 40 samples when we were told to expect 20?
• I thought these were standard turn-around-time, but they are marked rush!
• I was planning on receiving standard metals, but the hex chrome has a short hold time. I need to get a chemist here tonight to run these samples!

All of these issues can be addressed in real time if the laboratory finds out before the samples arrive, thus allowing the analytical process to make a giant leap forward. Imagine having the environmental laboratory actually receive the scope of work from the chain of custody PRIOR to the samples arriving at the lab!

And this isn't just for laboratories. Are you a project manager that has multiple field teams working simultaneously?

• How would you like to view their field work against the proposed plan BEFORE the lab starts sampling?
• Even better, how about viewing the field work effort even BEFORE the field teams move on to the next location?
• How would you like to fix errors before the client even knows they were made?
• How would you like to fill out the chain of custodies in the office PRIOR to the field team hitting the property, so all the field technician has to do is enter dates, times, and make changes to samples where field conditions warrant? How many problems would that solve?

Field technicians can benefit by printing chain of custodies and bottle labels in the field on the fly while rushing to meet Federal Express or UPS. (Optional printers required for this function.)

All this and more can be accomplished with the HiveMind PDA Chemistry application. And like all of NeoNexus' PDA software, while it works nicely with the HiveMind SaaS web application services, it can also work as a stand-alone product, with the results being imported into Excel or your other favorite software.

HiveMind Pocket Geology

• Have you ever looked at a field boring log and wondered if it was written by a doctor as a prescription?
• Is it difficult to compare geology descriptions collected by different field personnel due to a lack of standardization?
• They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Would a graphical plot of a boring log in the field in REAL TIME help guide the placement of additional borings?

Using HiveMind's PDA Geology application, you can collect boring log and monitoring well construction details in the field digitally, avoiding the expense of manually transcribing them at a later date. Most pick lists are standardized, so there is less artistic license taken (i.e. is in sandy silt or silty sand). View the boring log graphically in the field and adjust your field work accordingly.

Accelerate your geological data collection to light speed. Call us today.

Other HiveMind PDA Data Collection Tools

NeoNexus' PDA applications are designed so the data layer and application layer are very distinct. Okay, so what the @#$% does that mean?

Well, it means that it is much easier to adapt our software to other markets. The data may change, but the data collection forms can be re-used without much effort. NeoNexus is in the early stages of developing a clinical trial data collection tool, and we are interested in discussing other possible uses with you. Whether you are a utility, a contractor, a landscaper, or even if you sell things door to door, if you have a task that involves collecting any kind of data at numerous locations, call us. We can put together a conceptual PDA demonstration that can show you how to digitize your field data, reduce your costs, and increase your revenues.