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14
May2012

Release Notes Recap

Posted by Joe Baldwin
In Android Business Apps, Blackberry Business Apps, iPhone & iPad Business Apps, Windows Mobile Business Apps, Canvas Release Notes, Canvas Product News, Data Collection

Over the past couple of months we have had quite a few new features added to Canvas. Here is a brief review of these features with links to the Help Topics in case you might have missed reading about them in our previous Release Notes.

07
May2012

The W.I. Clark Company Using Canvas and Android for Rental Equipment Inspections

Posted by Jason Good
In Android Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

For 85 years The W.I. Clark Company has been providing equipment rental, sales, parts, and service and is one of the largest dealers in the state of Connecticut with over 70 employees and 3 stores.  They have represented Ingersoll Rand since 1925 and John Deere since 1975.  They also represent manufacturers of lasers, hydraulic breakers, skid steers, concrete pulverizers, pumps and other equipment used by the construction community.  Being the progressive company that they always have been, they are now using Canvas Mobile Apps and Android smartphones to fill in rental inspection forms instead of using paper forms! More...

The W.I. Clark Company

04
May2012

Child Wellness Organization Strengthens Nutrition Plans with Canvas Mobile Apps on Android and iOS

Posted by Andy Adams
In Android Business Apps, iPhone & iPad Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

A child wellness agency in Oregon has decreased its use of costly paper and increased its communication speed by deploying Canvas on a mix of Android and iOS devices.  Learn more here. Childrens Health Nutrition Apps on iPad Android with Canvas

26
Apr2012

Want To Take Your Paper Form And Make It An App - We Will Do The First One Free (Video)

Posted by Kalliopi Vlastos
In Android Business Apps, Blackberry Business Apps, iPhone & iPad Business Apps, Windows Mobile Business Apps, Canvas App Store/Featured Apps, Data Collection

The Canvas Team is now video blogging! Check out our video that provides step-by-step instructions for how to upload your current work order, invoice, or inspection form, etc., to our website so we can convert it into an app for you!Canvas Help Video

17
Apr2012

Create Your Own Bar Code Scanning App in Minutes on BlackBerry, iOS and Android Devices its Easy!

Posted by Joe Baldwin
In Android Business Apps, Blackberry Business Apps, iPhone & iPad Business Apps, Canvas Product News, Data Collection

Do you have an app that you wish to add the ability to scan Barcodes to or are simply just interested in how Canvas Barcode scanning works? Canvas now supports Barcode scaning on Android, iOS, BlackBerry, as well as Windows 6.5 devices with integrated Barcode scanners. Click here to learn more…

10
Apr2012

Hygiene Consultancy Cleans Up Paper Trail with Canvas Mobile Apps on iOS and Android

Posted by Kalliopi Vlastos
In Android Business Apps, iPhone & iPad Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

A group of hygiene consultants based in Florida has eliminated its paper trail by utilizing Canvas mobile apps on a mix of iOS and Android devices to conduct a variety of building inspections aimed at targeting hygiene code violations. 

Canvas Inspection Apps

09
Apr2012

Property and Building Services Company Using Canvas Estimator App and Android to Improve Service

Posted by Jason Good
In Android Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

A California-based property and building services company is now using Canvas on Android devices to provide electronic estimates to their customers.  They offer a wide range of services from cosmetic remodeling to wall coverings to elastomeric waterproofing to customized building and property management services.  They have done work for businesses in Nevada, Washington, Arizona, and as far away as Massachusetts. They have outfitted roughly 20 employees with Canvas so they can quickly create an estimate on the spot and email it immediately to their customer. Read more...
Estimate App for Android

06
Apr2012

Canvas Is Just What The Doctor Ordered For Skin Treatment Center - Deploys Mobile Apps on Android

Posted by Andy Adams
In Android Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

A  New York Medical Cosmetic and Laser Spa center has recently started using Canvas on Android to enhance their business processes.  Through the use of Canvas’s HIPPA compliant features, this medical facility is now securely capturing their patients’ personal information more efficiently.Skin Therapy Mobile Apps on Canvas

03
Apr2012

Canvas Cleans the Floor of Wasted Paper with Mobile Apps - Mobilizes Carpet Cleaner on Android

Posted by Scott Shea
In Android Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

Recently, a Texas based carpet cleaning company has decided to use Canvas Mobile Apps on an Android Smartphone to more efficiently run the business.  This one man carpet cleaner is now capturing all his customer information and job details on his phone in a cost effective manner. Carpet Cleaner on Android

29
Mar2012

Canvas Delivers for Trucking Company: Replaces Pre-Trip and Inspection Forms with Canvas and Android

Posted by Andy Adams
In Android Business Apps, Canvas Subscribers - Who is Using Canvas?

Previously, All Phase Unlimited Drivers had to fill out forms to track activity and vehicle inspection, both pre and post trip.  Now, drivers simply open up Canvas Delivers for Trucking CompanyCanvas on their Androids and complete the preloaded forms throughout their workday.  Through this use of Canvas they have been able to not only ensure all safety checks were being made, but also track the mileage each vehicle was accruing during the day.  This information is sent instantly to the company’s online Canvas account where submissions can be viewed on command.