Offline Series – Part 2:  Not all “Offline” mobile apps are created for real field work.

Here are some pitfalls to avoid:

• Brittle apps: Data corruption or loss during syncs means lost work and eroded trust.
• Burdensome apps: If users must constantly check or manually sync, you’re inviting errors and wasted time.
• Slow sync: 10-minute sync times? That’s a productivity killer, multiplied across every technician.  Do the math, it’s eye-opening.

Don’t invest months and thousands of dollars in a solution that can’t truly support your workflow.  Ask tough questions about data sync and reliability—demand real proof, not just promises.

Curious what “fully offline” should look like in practice? Let’s connect.