Recently, big in the news, Apple's iPhone sales blew past the undisputed leader Nokia with $11.9 billion (with a "B") in iPhone sales as compared to $9.4 billion in Nokia sales. As of 4/26/2011, the average sale per device works out to about $660 for the Apple products to the average selling price of $94.77 per unit for the Nokia. What does this say about electronics and their place in people's lives? It tells me sexy sells.

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What is all of the excitement about Apple's iClass of products all about anyway? In four words, "capability", "flexibility", "easy user interface", "portability". These four central features enable people to use these platforms in ways that are revolutionary if not downright disruptive. This paired with consistency and ease of use associated with Apple's platforms command top dollar.

Let's look at what this means for companies who sell electronic products. Literally everything from consumer products to lab or medical instruments are or will be affected very soon. Whether these companies believe Apple's platform is a plus or a minus, it is definitely a force to be reckoned with and all companies that sell electronic anythings need to recognize and plan.

There are hundreds of thousands of software applications that have been developed and made available since 2007, when Apple first made this a possibility by iphone dock licensing software developers through its iOS-licensing program.

There is an equivalent but little known program for hardware developers and manufacturers. Starting with the release of a new operating system in June 2009, the MFi (made for "I" class of products iPod, iTouch, iPhone, iTV) license. This program has not yet resulted in many products short of typical simple peripherals such as chargers, earpieces etc. that utilize the full capabilities of this platform. These new external hardware devices are required to be part of the 'Made for iPod' (MFi) and Work With iPhone licensee program.

This is about to change! The development of everything from sophisticated instruments to high-tech solutions for home, yard and auto will leverage iPhone, iTouch and iPad. Although the MFi program has been in place for a few years only a relatively small number of qualified developers and manufactures have been granted these licenses. As these hardware developers gain experience products that utilize this technology will burst on to the market just as the software applications have in recent years.

Having a product Apple-certified is a huge plus in ever more competitive markets. Users know and appreciate the consistency and ease of use associated with the Apple interface. The certification can offer an instant "Wow" factor for a product ... and consumers associate it with quality.

Apple mentions medical devices as a strong user of these new capabilities, but many and varied are other uses that have skyrocketed in the market such as game controllers, precision instrumentation and point of sale systems. The External Accessory (EA) Framework is what provides for the communication between external MFi devices and an application on the Apple device's iOS .

While the framework can appear to be simple, the implementation of communication between an iOS application and an external device can be complex. Genuine expertise is absolutely necessary in the development of these enabled products!

At this point it is clear that the versatility of this platform is much more than the latest cute apps. Electronic product developers that have been qualified, the few that are MFi licensed, are utilizing what amounts to a stable and advanced hardware platform, Apple's authentication devices, technical documentation, test labs, and technical support to create some of the most innovative and downright disruptive products there are. Consumers are accustomed to the diverse functionality and simple interfaces with giant capability they get with their mobile applications. Innovators are designing, developing and building feature-rich, high-impact interactive electronics.

Originally developed for the iPhone, (Apple's mobile devices operating system) iOS was expanded to include their other "i" devices, iPod Touch, iPad, Apple TV

MFi product developers link any number of types of devices to this iOS architecture resulting in a seamless integration of external hardware devices connecting via the dock connector or wirelessly over Bluetooth using an iOS framework called External Accessories to communicate with the "i" devices. This means that external, sensors, controls, and in fact almost any other type of function imaginable. Whoa! That opens up some doors doesn't it?

What can be done with these opened doors? Think way beyond the battery charging, Bluetooth headset, and gadgetry we have all seen in the last 2 years. We can improve the quality of amputee's lives leveraging with Apple's iOS platform with a user interface that communicates from the user's iPhone to an intuitive and "intelligent" artificial limb. For the user, the function of the limb is both dynamic and interactive. For the clinicians, crucial data is collected from a variety of sensors on the artificial limb and provided clinic so they can analyze several variables and make any essential adjustments, lowering patient discomfort and medical costs in parallel.

Or, consider a unique safety instrument currently under development that will benefit high-voltage line workers. This system leverages the Apple iPhone as a warning and communication portal for a new patent pending multi-function Ground Potential Rise (GPR) monitor. The iPhone receives information form the sensors in the equipment, which alerts high-voltage transmission-line workers of adverse conditions that may require them to modify actions or protect themselves.

A floodgate of imagination opened up when the ability to swipe a finger to make user-interactive electronic products perform previously unknown functions became possible by licensing the world's best-known mobile platform. Electronic products capable of interacting with iPad/iPhone/iPod are already hot marketplace items and the demand for MFi external hardware devices will most certainly amplify in a similar fashion to the software applications that precede them. The development of these trailblazing electronic products has them ferociously taking ground. Smart companies will pay close attention to this trend and how it will impact their industry. Really smart companies will get ahead of their competition by leveraging it.

Smartphone's is a next generation technology and they offer numerous features just under one click. It is practically impossible for all of us to keep using all these features without facing the issue of battery running out. If we think, that our Smartphone runs out of batter too often while using all the application that we use the most, then we must consider buying a portable iPhone charger. In order to make sure, that your battery is not damaged and performance of your gadget stays on the top, make sure to buy a portable iPhone charger that best serves the need of your phone.

In order to buy a portable battery charger for your cell phone, we need to locate an authentic and credible manufacturer. There are a number of companies that are selling this product on different online platforms. We need to find the best manufacturer that integrates the hardware requirement of your cell phone with the innovative charging technology required for a portable mobile charger. Once located the best manufacturer, the next step is to read the reviews and feedback of the customers that have already bought and used this power bank. If the product reviews are satisfactory, then it is the right time for you to conduct a pricing comparison of this product with similar manufacturing companies. One should keep in mind, that buying an external battery charger is a onetime investment and one should not compromise over the quality of the product. Premium quality and affordable price is hard to come by but it is not impossible to find a premium quality Portable Charger within your price range.

Once done with the selection of manufacturer, the next step is to check out the product specifications. Most of the portable chargers are universal and by this we mean we can charge iPhone, tablet pc's, digital cameras and numerous other gadgets irrespective of their voltage differences. Most of the portable charger has a indexed information regarding input, output, weight and dimension specifications. Some of the portable chargers even mention their compatibility with different models of iPhone's or android tablets. There is no way to ignore the design options before selecting any type of portable cell phone charger. These power hubs or power bank can be of various shapes and sizes. The most common occurrences of these iPhone chargers are in the shape of square, rectangle, cube and some are just similar to the actual shape of a gadget.

SAP Business One is an ERP solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. The solution is scalable, i.e. it evolves as your business grows further without the need for changing the entire solution. But no two businesses are the same and no single solution can cater to the needs of all.

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At the ground level, the add-ons are an extended part of the Business One solution which provides you with a wider array of functionalities

List of Add-Ons for Business One

The SAP provides a number of add-ons for their SAP B1 product line. Some notable ones include -

1. Copy Express

Copy Express is an S1 add-on that allows the user to copy the configuration settings of a company using SAP B1 to another entity using the SAP B1 environment.

2. DATEV FI interface for use with the German DATEV office accounting system

If you are using SAP B1 for financial data management of the business, you can use the DATEV FI interface SAP Business One add-on for creating financial data entries and transfer them to the German DATEV office accounting system.

Benefits of Using Add-Ons with S1

SAP Business One Add-Ons for Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmaceutical companies are changing fast with constant research and development in medical science. For such a sector, software suite like SAP B1 can help in improved efficiency, boosted productivity, and quick response time for market demand shift.

Add-ons in SAP B1 for pharma industry integrates the manufacturing, customer relationship management, and finance into a single efficient system.

Customised SAP B1 add-ons for pharma industries streamline the following processes:

a. Finance and accounts management

b. Routing and scheduling the raw material

c. Control and monitor the price of your product with the competitors'

d. Monitor the customer status through the sales funnel

SAP Business Add-Ons for Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industries of the 21st century need to expand conventional tools. Now, the manufacturing entities need to plan and strategize resource usage. SAP B1 aids businesses with emerging trends like inventory management & control and process flow optimisation.

SAP Business One add-ons for manufacturing industries can be made for the following functional optimisations:

a. Smooth and easy documentation and records of the business

b. Automatic management of Bills of Materials (BOMs)

c. Monitoring the status of purchase orders

d. Warehouse and inventory management

e. Sales and distribution

Get SAP Business One Add-Ons

With the help of SAP B1 add-ons, the business process becomes streamlined further than the original limit and the clients experience a solution suite tailored for their needs. With features and functionalities catering to your needs, you can ensure that you control the quality and business process management in the most efficient way possible.

SAP Business One application integrates all core business functions across your entire company - including financials, sales, customer relationship management, inventory, and operations. Unlike many other small business solutions on the market today, SAP B1 is a single application, eliminating the need for separate installations and complex integration of multiple modules. SAP B1 is an easy-to-use business and operational management solution for businesses ranging in size from 10 to several hundred employees. Delivered through channel partners, it is a simple yet powerful solution, allowing an immediate and complete view of both business operations and customer activities.

Apple's latest must have device is the iPad, a tablet computer predominantly used for web browsing, media consumption and electronic communication. It is hoped to bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops but beyond all the public relations hype does this new technology have truly innovative merits? Or is Apple just trying to shove a new shiny play thing in to our hands?

Media and gadget buffs have been salivating over the iPad since it's release but many consumers and journalists are yet to be convinced. It's market price is similar to that of a laptop's or new netbook so the direct competition is there, however for those that require their device to be multi-functional with flexible input options, video editing power and so on, then many laptops will still be sold in the future.

The iPad's touchscreen is very tactile, the usability level is extremely high, navigating the internet is a intuitive as the iPhone except even easier, as it's on a much larger screen. However the success of touchscreen keyboards is very subjective, for those of us that don't like typing on the same angle as the imagery we're looking at, the iPad will not be an ergonomic dream.

A major admonition is that unfortunately, as of yet there's been no confirmation from Apple headquarters or Mr Jobs himself, as to whether there will be mouse driver support for Bluetooth external pointing devices. The severe lack of mention in Apple's tech specs implies that there is no precision pointing iphone dock device, and even when using an external keyboard with the iPad mounted on its dock, it will still be necessary to navigate and click using the touchscreen interface. This is not convenient for users who like to sit well back from the screen when working with a laptop or desktop machine.

However many fans have argued that the iPad is about the software, rather than the hardware and it's proficiency lies with the applications available and it's user interface. The competition that the iPad has brought to the mobile computing market has made other manufacturers work harder with their latest models. Take Toshiba's Satellite series of ultra thin and mobile laptops, or the new Sony Vaio range.

The iPad is still a work in progress, perhaps similarly to the iPod it won't really come into it's own until the 3rd generation models hit the shelves. Laptops are safe for now, they provide a different service and certainly a different user experience. As other companies are forced to up their game the innovations in mobile computing continue to astound, but will the iPad make laptops obsolete? Not any time soon.