Case Study: Archaeological Research Services achieves mobile field recording and reporting with Switchstance

Archaeological Research Services eliminates duplicate field records with Switchstance

archaeological research services was facing challenges after years of internal development on a mobile application designed to digitize its paper-based field reporting. They encountered errors they could not overcome, particularly with deploying the mobile app, ensuring device communication, and syncing with a backend server. They enlisted Switchstance Agency to resolve these issues.

Switchstance Agency debugged and stabilized the application before implementing a specialized conflict resolution system. This allowed multiple devices to work offline in rural areas while guaranteeing unique, non-duplicated identifiers for each artifact. The solution resulted in significant time savings, improved data accuracy, process efficiency, and environmental benefits by eliminating paper. Switchstance delivered a unique application that fully met the client's ambitions.

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