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Reducing Licensing Costs with the Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool

Media Fusion, based in Osaka, is set to launch its innovative "Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool" on January 5, 2025. This tool aims to streamline smart agricultural labor accounting systems while significantly cutting down licensing costs associated with mobile usage. By integrating Kintone, a low-code web database development tool, with Microsoft 365 SharePoint, this hybrid solution takes advantage of the strengths of both platforms.

Addressing Licensing Challenges with Kintone

Kintone, a popular low-code/no-code tool, allows businesses to develop operational systems efficiently. However, it presents a few challenges, particularly concerning licensing fees. Typically, such tools charge based on the number of users. This can lead to substantial costs, especially when the number of users increases. For instance:

• - Kintone requires a minimum contract for 10 users, meaning any additions thereafter incur further fees. This becomes a heavy financial burden for businesses with many mobile users.
• - Moreover, frontline workers only need simple input and access via smartphones, while administrators and regular users are charged the same rates—leading to a noticeable mismatch between functionality and cost.

Overview & Benefits of the Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool

To tackle these issues, Media Fusion developed the Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool. By linking Kintone data to SharePoint, it allows companies to minimize additional licensing costs while facilitating flexible user management. The main system, which requires extensive data management, can still be built using the highly scalable Kintone, while SharePoint offers a cost-effective means of managing mobile access. Here are some key benefits of this integration tool:

• - No Additional Licenses Needed: Users access the mobile interface as guest users on Microsoft 365, so there are no additional fees for over 10 mobile users.
• - Unlimited User Capability: Because Microsoft 365 allows unlimited guest users to join at no charge, businesses can easily scale their operations.
• - Automatic Data Synchronization: Kintone data syncs automatically to SharePoint in real-time, ensuring consistency and accuracy across platforms.
• - Compatibility with Microsoft and Google Accounts: The tool supports both Microsoft and Google account authentications for guests in Microsoft Teams.

Product Specifications

• - Product Name: Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool
• - Overview: A tool linking Kintone data to SharePoint for seamless mobile user expansion without extra licenses.
• - Main Features:

- Automatic data synchronization from Kintone to SharePoint.
- Display and input data on mobile via SharePoint through Microsoft Teams.
- Frontline workers can use the tool as guest users on Microsoft 365.
- Supports both Microsoft and Google account logins.
- Only the administrator needs to hold a Microsoft 365 license, making it cost efficient.

• - Target Audience: Companies or organizations using Kintone needing mobile users exceeding 10.
• - Release Date: January 5, 2025.
• - Price: Contact for details.

Use Case: Smart Agriculture Labor Accounting System

As an example of this innovative hybrid tool's capability, Media Fusion collaborated with agricultural enterprises to create the "Smart Agriculture Labor Accounting System." This system aims to advance digital transformation (DX) among small to medium-sized agricultural firms by streamlining production management tasks.

Overview of Smart Agriculture Labor Accounting System

This system is not just about numbers; it features complex components, including:

• - Management of planting information
• - Harvest and sales management
• - Worker placement and progress tracking
• - Calculation of labor costs

This makes it a robust solution for organizations wanting to implement project-based accounting, akin to those in manufacturing.

Open Source Kintone Application

The Kintone application related to the Smart Agriculture Labor Accounting System will be available as open-source software, allowing modification and adaptation by agricultural firms to suit their needs. However, firms with more than 10 users are advised to acquire the Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool for optimal performance.

Future Developments

Media Fusion intends to not only enrich the agriculture sector with the Kintone-SharePoint Mobile Integration Tool but also expand into educational institutions and manufacturing sectors. Leveraging its know-how with Kintone and Microsoft 365 integrations, the company is keen on customizing solutions to meet various business needs.

For further inquiries or to schedule a free consultation, please reach out to Media Fusion Co., Ltd. Our commitment is to support your digital transformation effectively.