Today’s workspace demands seamless integration where hardware, software, and security operate in perfect harmony. Yet for software providers and system integrators, delivering these integrated solutions has grown increasingly complex.
Traditional approaches lead to extended implementation timelines, creating an unnecessary choice between speed and quality.
Understanding the Cost of Integration Delays
Picture this scenario: Your solution perfectly matches a prospect’s needs. They’re excited, but their next question stops you in your tracks:
“How long will it take to implement?”
When the answer is “months,” you risk losing the deal. Common integration challenges create significant business impact:
- Prospects choose competitors offering faster deployment options
- Opportunities dissolve when integration timelines exceed business requirements
- Extended development cycles lead to increased costs and delayed revenue
These challenges arise from traditional integration approaches that require:
- Custom coding for each hardware configuration
- Extensive testing across multiple platforms and firmware versions
- Managing security vulnerabilities from inconsistent firmware
- Resolving compatibility issues between system versions
Today’s customers—across the enterprise, education, and retail sectors—expect solutions that integrate smoothly with existing infrastructure and deliver immediate value.
Success requires more than superior hardware; it demands a technology partner who understands your customers’ needs. Qbic’s Quick Development Kit (QDK) bridges this gap, transforming complex integration processes into streamlined solutions that accelerate time to value.
Qbic screens truly shine with the Tigermeeting room management application, impressing visitors and satisfying employees alike."
How QDK Makes Integration Easier
“When developing Qbic devices, we had one goal in mind: to make hardware and software integration seamless, enabling our partners to concentrate on delivering outstanding workplace experiences. QDK is the realization of this goal,” says Neal Hsieh, Software Architect at Qbic Technology.
This means whether you’re managing a handful of meeting rooms or thousands of desks across global offices, QDK ensures your software deployment is straightforward and reliable. This vision shapes how we approach every aspect of the development process, starting with common integration challenges.
1. Simplified Processes
Consider implementing a room booking system across multiple office locations. Without QDK, your team would need to:
- Write custom code for each different type of meeting room panel
- Test the system repeatedly as new device firmware is released
- Create separate versions of your software for different Android versions
- Develop new features from scratch, such as NFC card reading or LED status indicators
With QDK, these complexities disappear. Here’s how:
- Ready-to-Use Components: QDK provides a comprehensive set of pre-built, tested components for common features. When your client needs NFC card access for their room booking system, simply implement our pre-built component instead of developing it from scratch. The same applies to LED indicators, sensors, and other frequently requested features.
- Consistency Across Devices: Your solution maintains consistent functionality whether deployed to our newest TD-1070 room panels or compact TD-0360 desk booking devices. This unified approach eliminates device-specific coding and testing, significantly reducing development time and complexity.
- Streamlined Testing: QDK’s pre-validated components eliminate the need for extensive device-specific testing. Each component undergoes rigorous validation before release, allowing your team to focus on testing business logic and custom features rather than core functionality.
- Cross-Version Compatibility: Develop without constraints using Qbic’s exclusive features that maintain compatibility across Android OS versions. Your applications continue to work seamlessly after system updates, eliminating the need for version-specific modifications and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
2. Seamless Software Integration
Whether you’re a system integrator looking to deploy workplace solutions, a distributor evaluating hardware options, or an end-user seeking compatible devices for your existing software, QDK streamlines the integration process.
For Software Partners:
Our longstanding partnerships with leading software providers demonstrate QDK’s reliability. As one partner shares:
Our ready-to-use API and library, components, sample codes, and documentation enable your team to focus on creating unique value rather than managing basic integration tasks. (Related: Discover our software partners here.)
For System Integrators & Distributors:
- Deploy proven workplace management solutions from our established software partners.
- Access comprehensive documentation and support for smooth implementation
- Leverage pre-validated integrations to reduce deployment complexity
- Scale solutions confidently across multiple client locations
For End-Users:
- Integrate Qbic devices smoothly with your current workspace management platform
- Minimize IT resource requirements during deployment
- Maintain existing workflows while upgrading hardware
- Benefit from ongoing compatibility updates
QDK’s proven integration framework supports rapid deployment while maintaining the high standards your workspace demands. Whether you’re implementing room booking, desk hoteling, digital signage solutions, or any relevant feature, QDK ensures your focus stays on delivering value rather than managing technical complexities.
3. Reliable, Long-Term Support
Investment protection remains a critical concern for businesses adopting new technology. QDK addresses this through:
- Regular Updates: Ensure your solutions remain current and secure with consistent software updates and security patches. Our proactive update strategy helps you stay ahead of emerging threats while maintaining optimal performance across all deployments.
- Future-Proofing: As Qbic devices evolve, your solutions maintain compatibility with seamless performance across Android versions. Develop with confidence, knowing that Qbic’s exclusive features persist across OS updates. Select and upgrade Android versions at your own pace, with complete peace of mind.
4. Built-In Customizable Security
Protect your solutions from deployment through operation with Qbic’s award-winning Fortify+ security suite, integrated directly into QDK. Our flexible security framework allows you to implement features ranging from standard protection to premium enterprise-grade security, ensuring your specific business requirements are met without compromise.
Why QDK Matters to Your Business
For solution providers, maintaining a competitive advantage requires both speed and efficiency. QDK strengthens your business position through:
- Accelerated Solution Delivery: Transform your deployment timeline from months to weeks. Meet customer implementation deadlines with confidence while maintaining the high standards your clients expect. QDK’s pre-built components and streamlined processes ensure you can respond swiftly to market opportunities.
- Optimized Development Costs: Significantly reduce your development investment through efficient resource utilization. QDK’s pre-validated components and simplified testing processes minimize redundant work, allowing your team to focus on creating value rather than managing integration complexities.
- Enhanced Customer Trust: Build lasting relationships through consistent, reliable solution delivery. By leveraging QDK’s integrated security features and future-proof architecture, you provide customers with stable solutions that evolve with their needs.
The Bigger Picture
QDK is part of Qbic’s comprehensive approach to empowering businesses. Beyond the development kit, you’re investing in an ecosystem designed for long-term success:
- Remote Configuration Center: Manage your entire Qbic device ecosystem through a secure intranet portal. Monitor, configure, and update multiple devices across different client deployments from one central hub. This streamlined approach reduces maintenance overhead while ensuring consistent performance across your installations.
- Custom Development Support: Navigate technical challenges with confidence, backed by Qbic’s award-winning customer service team. Our expertise helps you avoid development pitfalls and accelerate time to market, maximizing the return on your investment.
This integrated approach means you’re getting more than just tools—you’re gaining a technology partner invested in your success. With Qbic handling the complexities of device management and support, you can focus on what matters most: innovation and growth.
The Bottom Line
Technology should enable, not obstruct. Qbic’s QDK allows you to focus on delivering exceptional solutions while we manage the complexity of integration. It’s not merely a tool—it’s your pathway to sustainable competitive advantage. Ready to accelerate your deployments and grow your business?
