CASE STUDY: OPTIMIZING VALUATION PROCESSES WITH TEGATECH ULTRA MOBILE PCS AT HERRON TODD WHITE

Introduction:
In the fast-paced world of property valuation, time is of the essence, especially when dealing with financial institutions. Herron Todd White, Australia’s leading independent property advisor, recognized the need for swift and accurate valuations to expedite mortgage approvals. To meet this demand, the company enlisted Tegatech’s expertise and deployed a fleet of Samsung Q1UP Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) across its nationwide network of valuers.

Challenges Faced:
Herron Todd White’s valuation process was hindered by outdated Pocket PC devices, which struggled to run Windows Mobile 5-based valuation software efficiently. The company sought a Windows-based solution that would streamline the valuation process without compromising mobility or functionality.

Implementation:
Partnering with Tegatech, Herron Todd White deployed over 100 Samsung Q1UP UMPCs, providing valuers with a powerful yet portable computing solution. The UMPCs, running Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005, offered the familiarity of a full Windows environment while being compact enough for field inspections.

Key Features:

• Portability: Weighing just 860gm, the Samsung Q1UP UMPCs provided Herron Todd White’s valuers with unparalleled mobility, enabling them to conduct property inspections without the burden of bulky equipment.
• Windows Environment: The UMPCs ran a full version of Windows, ensuring compatibility with Herron Todd White’s existing software ecosystem and facilitating seamless integration with desktop applications.
• Enhanced Display: The UMPCs featured a generous 7-inch display, allowing valuers to view more information at once and expedite the valuation process by minimizing the need for scrolling.

Results:
The adoption of Samsung Q1UP UMPCs revolutionized Herron Todd White’s valuation processes, enabling valuers to conduct inspections efficiently and provide fast, accurate valuations to financial institutions. The UMPCs’ compatibility with desktop applications and flexible usage in both field and office environments enhanced productivity and streamlined operations.

Customer Satisfaction:
Herron Todd White praised Tegatech for their support throughout the UMPC rollout, citing the company’s breadth of product range and expertise as instrumental in driving the successful deployment. The UMPCs and Tegatech’s support were hailed as valuable assets to the organization, providing the flexibility and efficiency needed to meet the demands of the property valuation industry.

Conclusion:
By partnering with Tegatech and deploying Samsung Q1UP UMPCs, Herron Todd White optimized its valuation processes, ensuring swift and accurate property valuations for financial institutions nationwide. The success of the UMPC rollout underscores the transformative impact of mobile computing solutions in enhancing productivity and efficiency in specialized industries. With Tegatech’s ongoing support, Herron Todd White looks forward to leveraging technology to drive continued growth and innovation in the property valuation sector.