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]]>When defining a new feature for a mobile app, it’s important to follow best practices to ensure the feature is complete, stable, and easy to maintain.
Let’s use a new Leaderboard screen as an example. A less experienced manager may write user stories for the Engineering team asking them to satisfy acceptance criteria that ensures the proper UX is followed, the UI matches the designs, and the points are populated by the appropriate data source. But there is so much more to consider.
Feature Flags
It’s imperative that a mobile app has an external config file. This file will typically contain various configuration settings, urls, strings, etc that an app needs before it launches. Phunware’s Content Management Engine is a great place for developers to create a JSON-based app config file.
Feature flags are an important component of any config file. Feature flags are simply set to true or false and determine whether a feature should be enabled or not. Using our Leaderboard screen example, we may not want to launch the Leaderboard feature until the first of the month. We can go live with the app release, but keep the flag set to false until we’re ready for users to experience it in production.
This is also helpful if an issue occurs and the data populating the Leaderboard is corrupt. Rather than delivering a poor user experience, we can temporarily disable the Leaderboard until the issue is resolved.
Externalized Strings & Images
The app config file is also a great place to externalize text strings and image URLs.
Let’s say there’s a typo in our Leaderboard screen or a Product Manager simply wants to change the copy. It’s much quicker and easier to update the text in the config file than to make the changes in code, submit to the stores, wait for approval, and then try to get all our users on the latest app version.
At Phunware, we actually take this a step further and externalize strings for each language. For example, we may have a strings_en key for English strings and a strings_es key for Spanish strings. We serve the appropriate text depending on the user’s language settings.
Externalizing image URLs is also helpful when we want to change images on-the-fly. We’re always uploading new images to Phunware’s Asset Manager and updating URLs.
Analytics
After launching a great feature, we’re going to want to know how it performs. Are users visiting the Leaderboard screen? Are they interacting with the filters?
Analytics is often an afterthought. If we train ourselves to write a corresponding analytics ticket whenever we write a feature ticket, we’ll find that our coverage will be very complete.
Phunware Analytics is a great tool for capturing app launches, unique users, retention cohorts, screen views, and custom event analytics.
Error Handling
So we wrote user story tickets for the Leaderboard screen and the developers have finished implementing it. But what happens when the API goes down and returns a 500 error? Will the app provide an informative error message, a generic one, or simply get into a bad state?
By writing an error handling ticket we can define the behavior we would like when something goes wrong. At Phunware, we like to use a mix of specific and generic error messages.
For the Leaderboard example it may be more appropriate to display a message such as “Unable to load Leaderboard data. Please try again later” rather than “An unexpected error has occurred”. However, the latter might be best as a catch all for any situation where a specific error message wasn’t implemented.
Deep Links
Chances are, if the new Leaderboard is doing well, someone is going to ask if they can send a push notification promoting the Leaderboard which, when tapped, sends users to the Leaderboard screen.
If we considered deep links when writing the initial user stories then we’re probably covered. These days there are many places that may link into an app. Deep links can come from push notifications, app share URLs, emails, or even websites redirecting to the mobile app.
Considering deep links when implementing a new screen saves the time and overhead of having to do the work in a follow up release.
Offline Caching
There are times that our users have a poor network connection. Perhaps they are on a train or their WiFi is down. Ideally we realized that this may occur and tried to create a good user experience when it does.
At Phunware, we make sure to cache as much content as possible. If the user launches the app without an internet connection we’ll still display the images and content that were available the last time they launched the app.
While it’s possible some of the content is outdated, this is a better experience than showing a blank screen.
Displaying a banner at the top showing the user doesn’t appear to have a connection is also helpful in informing the user they are being shown something slightly different than if they had a good connection.
Unit Tests
We try to cover as much of our code as possible with Unit Tests and write them when developing new features.
Unit Tests allow developers to be confident the feature works as expected. We set up our build jobs to run unit tests when new builds are being generated, so a few months down the road, if a developer introduces a regression, we catch it right away. This frees up our QA team to focus on edge case issues rather than discovering breaking changes.
Documentation
So we wrote the user stories the Engineering team needed to implement the Leaderboard screen. Everything has been externalized, deep links have been tested, analytics are in place, and unit tests are all passing. Now it’s time to update the documentation.
Keeping documentation up to date is very important as codebases and feature sets are always changing. Ensuring we have proper documentation allows team members to quickly look up that deep link URL scheme or the analytics event that fires when a user toggles something in the Leaderboard.
In addition to documentation, this is also a great time to update submission checklists and QA test plans, since we’ll want to make sure the new Leaderboard is tested with each new release.
Store Guidelines
Our final best practice to follow is keeping up to date with Google and Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines. We check these weekly because we never know when new guidelines will be announced.
It’s critical to know these before the feature is completed and the app is submitted. There’s nothing worse than getting rejected because we violated a guideline. At that point any deadline we had to launch the app went out the window.
For example, there’s a guideline that requires that any app that allows users to create accounts must also provide a mechanism for users to delete their account. If we knew this when writing that user story for Sign Up and Log In, then we’re covered. If we found out the hard way, then we’ve lost precious time because it may be another sprint or two before the Engineering team can deliver that new flow.
Luckily we followed the other best practices and we’re able to disable it for now!
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]]>The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a global organization focused on improving health through information and technology. This five-day event showcases the latest advancements in healthcare IT, offering a unique blend of innovative ideas, expert insights, and the opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders.
This year, Phunware will be among the leading innovators at HIMSS, showcasing how we’ve spent the past 15 years leveraging our extensive expertise in mobile applications to transform patient experiences for health systems like Phoenix Children’s and Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Our journey has equipped us with the insights necessary to develop industry-leading healthcare solutions, specifically designed to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare operations while saving costs.
Phunware is actively shaping the future of the patient-facing Digital Front Door by equipping Hospitals with the technology needed to unify the patient journey:
Holistic Integration: At Phunware, we understand that healthcare is more than just a service—it’s an ecosystem. Our platform extends beyond traditional tools, offering end-to-end solutions that encompass self-service EHR integrations, swift mobile check-ins, and seamless billing processes. We focus on ensuring every touchpoint contributes to a cohesive and efficient healthcare experience for both providers and patients.
Location Awareness: Navigating large healthcare facilities can be challenging for patients and visitors. Phunware’s real-time wayfinding and location services are designed to remove this friction, ensuring that patients, visitors and staff can easily find parking, locate their destination, and move through hospital campuses effortlessly. Our technology not only guides patients physically but also supports them throughout their healthcare journey.
Insightful Analytics: Data is at the heart of modern healthcare. Phunware’s advanced analytics tools offer a window into patient progress and behaviors, empowering healthcare teams to refine and personalize the patient experience, both on-campus and remotely. By harnessing the power of data, we help healthcare providers optimize operations and deliver more targeted, effective care.
As the healthcare industry moves towards more digital and patient-centered approaches, Phunware is your ideal partner in developing Digital Front Doors—virtual gateways that streamline access to healthcare services and information. In an era where every second counts, our solutions are designed to ensure that hospitals and healthcare facilities don’t just keep up, but lead the way in digital innovation.
We invite you to meet with us at HIMSS 2024 to discover how Phunware can transform your healthcare facility and elevate the patient experience. Don’t let your hospital fall behind in the digital revolution. Embrace change, drive better outcomes for patients, families, and staff, and set new standards in healthcare excellence.
Meet with us for a free consultation and see how we can make a difference together. See you at HIMSS 2024!
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]]>When designing a map to help users find their way around a campus or complex facility, it’s best to keep in mind what elements are most important for the user to see, and help them focus on the task at hand: finding their way.
Keep it Simple
When introducing a user to an interface, you should be mindful of the user’s cognitive load, which is the amount of information a person’s mind can take in at one time; if you present the user with too much information to process all at once, it can slow down their ability to complete their task and make it appear more difficult.
With established modern UX patterns across wayfinding with popular apps like Apple Maps or Google Maps, it’s important to keep the user experience familiar, while guiding users through their experience. In map design, it’s best to keep the map itself simple and neutral, to provide the user a base layer of information in orienting – and place focus on the wayfinding UI like the route line, points of interest, or the animated blue dot.
Only Important Details
When designing the map, it’s best to consider what visual elements of the map layout would be most beneficial for the user to notice while they are finding their way around the facility. Key landmarks, notable walkways, and clearly marked exits and entrances can all be useful elements that make up the map. Other details like interior rooms, complex furniture arrangements, or patterns on the floor may provide more detail than is needed.
Do Not Distract
There are a lot of potential design elements that could be used in map design, but should only be used as needed – and each element should be thoughtfully considered when looking at the mapping experience as a whole. Flashy visualizations like 3D maps or heavy use of branding and saturated colors can actually harm the user experience, requiring a high cognitive load of the user, which could actually overwhelm them, or require additional time for the user to sift through which elements are most important.
Let Us Guide You!
Our design team will work with you to help translate complex floor plans into beautifully simple and user-friendly map designs. We’ll work with you to identify the most important areas of the map to focus on, which landmarks or exterior areas are best to illustrate, and what level of detail is ideal for your visitors. Additionally, our designers will help you in extending your brand to the map design, while keeping in mind the above best practices to deliver a perfect map design for your facility.
Chat with us today to discover how we can help you create an unforgettable experience for your visitors!
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]]>What Is a Theme?
A theme is a concept that maintains consistency in design elements while extending a brand to a new medium, content, or production. We come across themes regularly without even realizing it. For instance, when we buy a candle, the color & scent may differ, but we still refer to it as a candle. Similarly, the primary color in a brand may vary by customer, but it remains the primary color.
In mobile apps, themes take on a more defined role. It involves specifying and applying design elements such as colors, typography, icons, and other visual components to create a cohesive and unified look. Themes ensure that the app’s design is consistent across all its screens and interactions, making it more user-friendly and visually appealing.
Why Are Themes Important?
Themes help users navigate and understand the interface more efficiently, as consistent design patterns contribute to a sense of familiarity. They can also create an emotional connection between the user and the app. When an app uses a consistent color scheme and design language, it can build a sense of familiarity and trust with the user. As a result, it can increase engagement and loyalty and a better overall user experience. Here are other key reasons themes are essential.
Accessibility
Themes can be designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that the app is usable by all users. Validating that color schemes, font sizes, and contrast levels are accessible improves readability, and accommodates users with visual impairments
Adaptability
Mobile devices come in various sizes, resolutions, and ratios. Themes can adapt to different screen sizes and orientations, ensuring the app looks good and functions well on multiple devices.
User Engagement
Well-designed themes can enhance user engagement by creating an appealing interface. Users are more likely to enjoy and interact with an app that has an attractive and well-thought-out design. Themes can set the tone for the app and influence the user’s perception of its quality and professionalism.
User Guidance
Themes can guide users through the app by highlighting essential elements, actions, or information. Consistent visual cues the theme provides help users understand the app’s structure and functionality.
Defining a Theme
Phunware has a well-defined system that lays down clear guidelines to define a theme. This foundation for customizing apps includes color codes, typography details, and guidelines for using UI elements. Following these guidelines ensures that the design is consistent throughout the product. Below is an example of how a defined theme seamlessly translates into a mobile app.
Customizing Themes
Our design team will work with you to understand your brand identity and any design preferences to customize your theme. In addition, we gather information on the logo, color preferences, and overall branding guidelines so we can apply your brand colors to create a customized theme. Additionally, we can easily update elements of the theme if there are any changes in the brand by modifying the color value applied to the theme property. Below is an example of the same app layout, each with a customized theme.
Conclusion
Your application’s ability to effectively showcase your brand’s essence, values, and personality is paramount to crafting a seamless and gratifying user experience. By accurately reflecting your brand, your app can ensure that your target audience is captivated and engaged, leading to a higher likelihood of customer loyalty and retention.
Chat with us today to discover how we can help you create a personalized app!
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]]>Jeremy comes to Phunware with over two decades of sales leadership in mobile applications, AI, and augmented and virtual reality. Jeremy was previously VP of Sales for Phunware and in that role was responsible for some of the largest contracts in Company history, including FOX, CBS, and WWE among others. More recently, Jeremy served as VP of Strategy and Business Development at Sonic Foundry, Sr. Practice Director at KUNGFU.AI, and CEO, Co-Founder of Banjo Digital.
“We are delighted to welcome Jeremy back to Phunware, where he led the development of our most sizable line of business during that period,” said Phunware CEO Mike Snavely. “As I mentioned on the earnings call, we are bringing some of the old band back together from the days when we had $25MM in recurring revenue and Jeremy was a cornerstone of that team. He’s an example of the kind of talent improvements we will continue to make as we execute on Phunware 3.0.”
“Additionally, we continue to make encouraging progress toward our vision by continuing to grow and execute against the $8MM pipeline in hospitality, healthcare and connected workplace. We have already hit the ground running and expect to announce material new wins as they develop.”
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Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), is the pioneer of Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS), an award-winning, 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 (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com, https://phunwallet.com, https://phuncoin.com, https://phuntoken.com, and follow @phunware, @phuncoin and @phuntoken on all social media platforms.
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]]>The Age-Old Challenge of Wayfinding
Wayfinding is a term that has been introduced previously. It refers to the methods and tools we use to navigate complex environments. Think of the signs at an airport, the maps in a shopping mall, or even the breadcrumbs left by Hansel and Gretel. But in today’s fast-paced world, traditional signs just don’t cut it anymore, especially in hotels, where guests want to maximize their stay without getting lost.
Mobile Apps: The Modern Compass
Personalized and timely communication is essential for providing a positive pre-arrival experience. Endeavor to reach out to guests to welcome them, confirm their reservation, and provide them with information about your hotel and its amenities.
- Personalized Navigation: Imagine an app that not only tells you where your room is but also suggests the quickest route to the pool, gym, or dining area based on your preferences. Personalization is key!
- Instant Updates: No more outdated signs or maps. Mobile apps can be updated in real time, ensuring guests always have the most accurate information.
- Interactive Experience: With augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) features, some apps offer an immersive experience, allowing guests to “walk through” the hotel before even stepping out of their room.
The Impact on Guest Experience
Guest experience is at the heart of the hospitality industry. Hotels that understand and prioritize it always stand out. How does wayfinding via mobile apps enhance this experience?
- Reduced Stress: No one likes getting lost. Mobile apps ensure guests spend less time wandering and more time enjoying their stay.
- Enhanced Engagement: With interactive features, guests can explore the hotel and its services at their own pace, increasing engagement and satisfaction.
- Tailored Recommendations: Based on a guest’s preferences, apps can suggest dining options, spa treatments, or events happening in the hotel.
The Journey of a Guest: Before, During, and After
Mobile apps aren’t just about navigating within the hotel; they play a pivotal role in the entire guest journey.
- Before Arrival: Guests can explore the hotel, check out amenities, and select their preferred room. Some apps allow for virtual tours, giving guests a sneak peek of what awaits them.
- During Stay: Apart from navigation, guests can use the app for room service, spa bookings, or to communicate with the concierge. It becomes an all-in-one tool for a hassle-free stay.
- After Departure: The journey doesn’t end at checkout. Guests can provide feedback, book their next stay, or even access loyalty programs via the app, ensuring they remain connected with the hotel.
Why Every Hotel Needs an App
In today’s digital age, having a mobile app is no longer a luxury but a necessity for hotels. Here’s why:
- Staying Ahead of the Competition: Guests expect modern amenities and digital solutions. Hotels with intuitive mobile apps stand out and attract more bookings.
- Data Insights: Mobile apps can provide valuable data on guest preferences, helping hotels improve and personalize their services.
- Increased Revenue: With features like in-app bookings, promotions, and personalized recommendations, hotels can drive more sales and increase revenue.
Challenges and Solutions
While mobile apps for wayfinding are revolutionary, they aren’t without challenges.
- Technology Integration: Integrating new apps with existing hotel systems can be complex. However, with the right tech team and robust platforms, this can be smoothly addressed.
- User Experience: A poorly designed app can be more frustrating than helpful. Hotels must invest in user-friendly designs and regular updates.
- Adoption: Convincing guests to download and use the app can take time and effort. Offering exclusive promotions or features accessible only via the app can be a solution.
Adopting the Trend: Success Stories from Leading Hotels
In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape, numerous hotels have already embraced mobile apps for wayfinding, setting benchmarks for others. Here are some success stories that highlight the transformative power of these apps:
- The Tech-Savvy Resort: A luxury resort in the Maldives introduced an app that not only provided guests with navigation but also allowed them to book private dinners on the beach, spa sessions, and even scuba diving lessons. The result? A 25% increase in their in-resort bookings and rave guest reviews about their seamless experience.
- The Urban Business Hotel: Situated in a bustling city, this hotel’s app became a lifeline for business travelers. Besides in-hotel navigation, the app offered real-time traffic updates and the best routes to the city’s business hubs. Guests appreciated this thoughtful feature, leading to a spike in repeat bookings.
These success stories underline a simple fact: when hotels align technology with guest needs, magic happens. And in this digital age, mobile apps are at the forefront of creating memorable guest experiences.
Conclusion
The role of mobile apps in revolutionizing wayfinding and enhancing guest experience in hotels cannot be understated. As technology advances and guest expectations evolve, these apps will only become more integral to the hospitality industry. Hotels that recognize and adapt to this trend will undoubtedly lead the way in offering unmatched guest experiences.
Chat with us today to discover how we can help you revolutionize your mobile app strategy in hospitality!
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]]>The Hidden Cost of Lost Directions
It may surprise you to learn that wayfinding challenges are more than a minor inconvenience—they’re a costly affair. Take Emory University’s staggering $200,000 annual loss due to wayfinding inefficiencies as a wake-up call. The story is the same across medical campuses sprawling over city blocks—lost visitors, delayed care, and the inevitable financial leak.
A Labyrinth of Complexity
Imagine a vast complex with nearly 200 beds, multiple floors, and a constant state of flux due to renovations. Now consider that nearly one-third of first-time visitors and a quarter of hospital staff find themselves disoriented in these spaces. Traditional navigation aids falter here, where GPS signals can’t penetrate, and static signs become outdated overnight.
The Digital Compass: A Leap in Wayfinding
The answer to this disarray? A mobile wayfinding solution that offers real-time, on-demand digital navigation. Such technology not only alleviates the need for human direction but also curtails the margin for error, reduces patient and staff anxiety, and secures the revenue that would otherwise be lost to confusion, missed appointments and patients leaving without being seen.
The Phunware Difference
Not all digital navigation tools are created equal. Phunware stands apart, having deployed over 110 million square feet of cutting-edge wayfinding solutions across some of the world’s most complex environments. Phunware’s proprietary platform transitions seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments and excels with real-time positioning, navigation, and multilingual, ADA-compliant guidance that doesn’t rely on WiFi, ensuring no one—regardless of their physical abilities—is left behind.
Charting a New Path in Healthcare
Phunware is not just navigating the present, but pioneering the future. We envision a world where wayfinding is no longer a source of stress but a gateway to efficient, cost-effective, and safer healthcare experiences. It’s time to transform the way we find our way in healthcare—turning a web of corridors into a clear, navigable path to wellness. Join us as we turn complexity into clarity, guiding you to better care, one tap at a time.
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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 adoption of a native, mobile-centric digital front door signifies the forefront of innovation that healthcare providers must embrace to revolutionize their approach to patient care. We are pleased that VHC Health’s leadership has reaffirmed their partnership with Phunware, acknowledging its critical role in delivering an exceptional patient experience,” said Cody Wimbish, Phunware VP of Program Management & Customer Success.
Key features of Phunware’s Digital Front Door include:
- Mobile Application: Native iOS and Android applications optimized for healthcare that can take advantage of core device capabilities that make experiences more secure, intuitive, and personalized.
- Wayfinding: Easily navigate VHC Health’s main campus with real-time instructions.
- MyChart integration which allows patients to view in real-time information on their vital signs, laboratory results, medical procedures, and medications.
- MyChart video visit functionality to leverage the patient’s phone camera to conduct virtual appointments.
- Save parking location with a photo and leave a detailed note.
- Physician and Services Directories: Access directories, which include contact information and tap-to-call buttons.
“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.
Click here to learn more about how Phunware facilitates digital transformation in healthcare by enabling a digital front door for any hospital or health system.
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By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
About VHC Health
VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as the region’s community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. In 2022, the Hospital was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award
and a 20th consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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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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]]>“I am delighted to rejoin Phunware, bringing my experience in SaaS, enterprise software, and channel development at this stage of the Company’s journey,” said Mike Snavely, Chief Revenue Officer of Phunware. “I look forward to working with the phenomenal people at Phunware to help the market reimagine how they engage their customers using our industry-leading, patented Location Services coupled with our hyperlocal mobile engagement platform.”
Mike most recently served as the General Manager of Vidable® AI in Madison, Wisconsin. Prior to joining Vidable®, Mike held several revenue leadership and strategic business development roles in technology companies in Austin, Texas and San Mateo, California, including Mutual Mobile, Phunware, and Tile. Mike holds a BA from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and a J.D. from The Ohio State University. He is licensed (inactive) as an attorney at law in the State of Ohio.
“Phunware is poised to accelerate the adoption of our Location Based Services Platform into our core markets and Mike brings exactly the skills and experience to help us reach more customers directly and through channel partners,” said Russ Buyse, Chief Executive Officer of Phunware. “His expertise in enterprise, mobile, and customer experience will help us expand the reach of our Platform to improve guest and patient experiences across hospitality, healthcare, and beyond.”
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The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Future developments affecting us may not be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. These risks and others described under “Risk Factors” in our SEC filings may not be exhaustive.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), is the pioneer of Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS), an award-winning, 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 (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com, https://phunwallet.com, https://phuncoin.com, https://phuntoken.com, and follow @phunware, @phuncoin and @phuntoken on all social media platforms.
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]]>H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference
Presenting virtually on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 AM Eastern Time
Virtually holding one-on-one meetings throughout the conference
Executives: CEO Russ Buyse and CFO Troy Reisner
Presentation Webcast
Gateway Group Hosted Non-Deal Roadshow
Virtually participating throughout September 2023
Executives: CEO Russ Buyse and CFO Troy Reisner
Titan Partners Non-Deal Roadshow
Virtually participating September 19-20, 2023
Executives: CEO Russ Buyse and CFO Troy Reisner
Millennium Alliance Healthcare Providers Transformation Conference
Participating in-person on September 19-20, 2023
Holding in-person one-on-one meetings throughout the conference
Executive: COO Randall Crowder
Location: The JW Marriott, Miami, Florida
ROTH MKM 12th Annual New York Technology Conference
Participating in-person on November 15, 2023
Holding in-person one-on-one and small group meetings throughout the conference
Executives: CEO Russ Buyse and CFO Troy Reisner
Location: The Yale Club of New York City
To receive additional information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please email PHUN@gateway-grp.com.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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]]>Austin, Texas [August 24, 2023] (ORIGINAL: GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (the “Company”), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere, has entered into a purchase agreement for a committed equity facility with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC (“LPC”), a Chicago-based institutional investor.
Russ Buyse, Chief Executive Officer of Phunware, commented, “We are excited about the future of the Company, and this financing agreement provides us the flexibility to further commercialize our industry-leading platform, while giving us the best chance to limit dilution before realizing important strategic milestones that we believe will maximize shareholder value.”
Under the purchase agreement, Phunware will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell up to $30.0 million of its common stock to LPC over a 24-month period subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Phunware will control the timing and amount of any sales to LPC with no upper limits to the price LPC may pay to purchase such common stock. The purchase agreement may be terminated by Phunware at any time, in its sole discretion, without any additional cost or penalty.
“This agreement allows us to be opportunistic with our capital strategy, and our shelf registration statement provides the potential for additional financing alternatives as we consider what’s best for shareholders,” stated Troy Reisner, Phunware’s Chief Financial Officer. “Given the ongoing market uncertainty, we believe this kind of optionality is critical and we are excited to enter into this agreement with Lincoln Park Capital as part of Phunware’s long-term growth strategy.”
A description of the purchase agreement is set forth in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, which the Company filed with the SEC on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Safe Harbor Clause and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “expose,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Future developments affecting us may not be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. These risks and others described under “Risk Factors” in our SEC filings may not be exhaustive.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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]]>The post Revolutionizing Luxury Living: Phunware’s COO Reveals Cutting-Edge MDU Solution for Residences appeared first on Phunware.
]]>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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]]>Austin, Texas [August 2, 2023] (ORIGINAL: GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (“Phunware” or “the Company”), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere, today announced it has licensed its Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) Solution to Parkside Residences at Discovery Green, a 43-story residential tower in downtown Houston, Texas, in partnership with MKT Consulting.
The mobile application portfolio will empower residents of Parkside Residences at Discovery Green to easily manage every activity they do around the property from a single interface. In addition to booking amenities, other features of the app include requesting work orders and valet services, tracking deliveries, viewing property maps and receiving alerts, notifications and messages. The app will also include SALTO’s smart lock integration that will allow residents to manage door access without physical keys and to add visitor information and inform property management that residents are expecting a guest.
“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.”
The 309-unit building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom luxury apartment homes and is adjacent to Discovery Green, a 12-acre urban park. Residents have access to a desirable amenity collection, with a range of luxury and work-from-home features that can all be booked and managed through the Phunware platform.
App-Accessible Amenities include, but are not limited to:
- Lounge and clubroom, complete with a catering kitchen and state-of-the-art fitness center.
- Two guest suites to accommodate short-term residents’ guest stays.
- Expansive work-from-home suite offering conference rooms and co-working and solo-working pods.
- Multiple outdoor seating areas with grills and views overlooking nearby Discovery Green and the Houston CBD skyline.
- The 43rd floor features 270-degree views and an impressive rooftop pool with indoor and outdoor lounges and a cantilevered observation deck.
“We are excited to deploy another Multi-Dwelling Unit Solution by Phunware, especially at this property where residents have the highest of standards and expectations when it comes to lifestyle amenities and day-to-day living experiences,” said Manny Thapar, Owner of MKT Consulting. “From experience, we know that Phunware’s tech-enabled ‘MDU’ experience will exceed resident expectations. It can streamline operations, automate communication between residents and staff and easily integrate any of the point solutions a property offers, including smart locks, lighting and more.”
Phunware’s Multi-Dwelling Unit Solution for Parkside Residences at Discovery Green is available on Apple iOS and Google Android.
Click here to learn more about how Phunware digitally transforms the luxury residential living experience by enabling a Multi-Dwelling Unit Solution on mobile.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), 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 (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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]]>Phunware management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in: 877-545-0320
International dial-in: 973-528-0002
Access Code: 875894
Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 949-574-3860.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at investors.phunware.com.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Toll-free replay number: 877-481-4010
International replay number: 919-882-2331
Replay ID: 48843
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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]]>Phunware is a publicly traded technology company and pioneer of Multiscreen-as-a-Service, a 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.
The company alleges that UBS engaged in a deceptive market manipulation tactic known as spoofing, in which UBS placed huge quantities of sell orders to fool the market into devaluing the company’s stock so that it could then buy the company’s stock at a lower price. UBS then immediately cancelled the sell orders, so it could reap profits at the expense of Phunware and its investors.
“UBS deceptively engaged in stock spoofing, an abuse of our financial system, which had and continues to have lasting negative impacts on Phunware,” said Laura Posner, partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC. “We look forward to holding UBS accountable for the damage it has caused to the company, its shareholders and the markets at large.”
The spoofing episodes against UBS are alleged to have taken place repeatedly over a two-year stretch, sometimes multiple times a day. Phunware alleges that by repeatedly and brazenly manipulating the market through spoofing, UBS artificially and negatively impacted the price of Phunware’s stock in the market, causing Phunware to suffer significant losses when it sold over 34 million shares at manipulated and devalued prices.
Analysts consistently recommended Phunware to investors throughout this two-year period, with all four of the firms following PHUN assigning it “Buy” ratings at price targets that were typically over $2 and reached as high as $6 – levels considerably higher than the actual prices at which PHUN traded. This discrepancy persists to this day, with analysts’ current price targets exceeding PHUN’s share price by over 300%.
In the complaint, Phunware demonstrates through de-anonymized Nasdaq market information that UBS placed over 82 million Baiting Orders and purchased over 640,000 shares in over 1,000 executed orders at manipulated prices in the two-year period. UBS’s ratio of sell-side orders per spoofed executing purchase was more than 4 times that of non-spoofed executed purchases.
Phunware, Inc. is represented by national law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
About Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is recognized as one of the premier law firms in the country handling major, complex plaintiff-side litigation. With more than 100 attorneys, Cohen Milstein has offices in Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Ill.; New York, N.Y.; Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Boston, Mass.; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Raleigh, N.C. For additional information, visit www.cohenmilstein.com or call 202.408.4600.
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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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]]>The grant was approved by Phunware’s Compensation Committee on June 30, 2023, pursuant to a delegation by the Board and was issued as an equity grant pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), as an inducement material to Mr. Reisner entering into employment with Phunware. The restricted stock units granted are subject to a vesting schedule commencing on June 2, 2023, with one-third of the restricted stock units vesting on the first anniversary of the commencement date, and the remaining amount vesting in equal annual installments thereafter, subject to Mr. Reisner’s continued employment.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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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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]]>Set in the heart of Minnesota, Thumper Pond Resort is an oasis of relaxation and recreation. With its championship golf course, luxurious spa, world-class dining and an invigorating indoor water park, Thumper Pond Resort offers an unrivaled blend of tranquility and exhilaration. Surrounded by over 200 acres of verdant woodland, the resort promises a captivating escape from the everyday, immersing guests in a world where the ambiance of natural beauty is complemented by top-tier amenities and a commitment to outstanding service.
“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,” said Russ Buyse, CEO of Phunware. “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.”
Key features of Phunware’s Smart Hospitality Solution include:
- Mobile Application: Native iOS and Android applications optimized for hospitality that can take advantage of core device capabilities that make experiences more secure, intuitive and engaging.
- Contextual Engagement: Guests can receive notifications based on their location and preferences, improving communication and enhancing the guest experience.
- Location-Based Services: With these features, guests can easily find their way around the resort with indoor navigation, wayfinding and mapping.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics: Using AI and machine learning, the platform collects, analyzes and makes recommendations based on data to provide insights that can improve services, personalize engagement and increase operational efficiency.
“Phunware’s Smart Hospitality Solution aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing guests with a superior and personalized experience,” said Jatin Patel, Owner of Thumper Pond Resort. “By embracing this advanced technology, we hope to create an unforgettable stay for our guests, offering them innovative and engaging services.”
Click here to learn more about Phunware’s Smart Hospitality Solution.
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About Thumper Pond Resort
Featuring 78 spacious suites and 26 RV sites across more than 210 acres, Thumper Pond Resort is a premier choice in central Minnesota lakes country for family reunions, corporate retreats, golf outings and destination weddings. With a stunning golf course and enough activities onsite to keep everyone busy, the resort is a premier choice of Otter Tail County hotels for group and corporate travel. Thumper Pond Resort is located three hours northwest of the Twin Cities or ninety minutes southeast of Fargo.
About Phunware, Inc.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience
Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), the pioneer of Location Based SaaS that offers the only fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) 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. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with approximately one billion active devices touching its platform each month when operating at scale. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://phunware.com and follow @phunware on all social media platforms.
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