Oracle announced new version of its JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP suite for the iPad.  EnterpriseOne customers on releases 8.12 or 9.0 can get the mobile capabilities by updating to EnterpriseOne Tools Release 8.98.4.5 as part of their standard maintenance package. the iPad version of EnterpriseOne minimised the number of touch interactions required by presenting the correct touch screen keyboard for specific user data entry tasks.

The ERP mobile suite is tailored for field technicians, the company added, explaining that it gave quick access to manuals, work order documentation and Google Maps. Oracle also released a Field Service Work Order iPad app for EnterpriseOne 9.0 customers.