Product White Paper

Popl — Digital Business
Card & Contact Intelligence Platform

A platform proposal for replacing printed business cards with a branded, NFC-enabled digital identity — natively integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem — across Wasael Property Management and Salayel Hospitality.

Audience EXCOM & Senior Executives
Proposed Scope Client & Supplier-Facing Leadership
Decision Type Directional Approval
Date April 2026
01

Overview

Popl is the market-leading digital business card and contact intelligence platform, trusted by 90% of Fortune 500 companies. It replaces printed cards with a branded, always-current digital identity — shared via NFC tap or QR code — while capturing every connection as a structured data asset in real time.

90%
Fortune 500 adoption
4k+
App integrations
<2w
Deployment timeline
SOC2
Type II certified
0
App required by recipient

Popl operates as a SaaS platform with centralised team administration, enterprise-grade security, and native Microsoft ecosystem integrations. Each executive receives a physical NFC card (metal or PVC) linked to a live digital profile — instantly updatable from the admin dashboard without reprinting. The platform is available on iOS and Android, and recipients require no app or Popl account to receive shared information.

02

Platform Capabilities

Popl operates across three functional layers: digital identity management, contact capture and intelligence, and enterprise administration. Each layer serves a distinct operational need.

📇

Branded Digital Business Card

Fully branded digital profiles with company logo, role, contact details, social links, and custom content. Live updates apply instantly across all cards — no reprinting required on role or title changes.

📱

NFC Tap & QR Share

Share via NFC tap (compatible smartphones) or QR code scan. Recipients open a browser-based profile — no app download, no Popl account required. Works on iOS and Android.

🔗

Multi-Channel Sharing

Share digital cards via SMS, email, WhatsApp, AirDrop, Zoom virtual backgrounds, LinkedIn, email signatures, and iPhone/Android widgets — not limited to in-person NFC.

🤖

AI Contact Enrichment

Scanned or captured contacts are automatically enriched using 20+ data partners — filling in missing phone numbers, job titles, company details, and LinkedIn profiles without manual entry.

📡

Universal Badge Scanner

Scan conference badges, printed business cards, and QR codes from any event — even when the event uses its own scanning system. AI-powered capture works offline and syncs on reconnection.

📊

Engagement Analytics

Track card views, link clicks, contact saves, and profile engagement per user. The first quantifiable signal from physical networking — visible per user and aggregated at team level.

🏢

Centralised Team Admin

Manage all team cards from a single dashboard. Bulk-create profiles, apply locked brand templates, assign roles, and update company information across the entire team in seconds.

🔒

Lifecycle & Access Control

Cards can be instantly reassigned or deactivated when a team member departs — triggered automatically via Azure Active Directory. Eliminates the governance gap of printed cards remaining in circulation post-departure.

🎨

Brand Template Locking

Administrators lock core brand elements (logo, colours, company name, legal disclaimers) while allowing individuals to update personal details. Enforces brand consistency across the Group.

🌐

Multi-Language Support

Profiles support all languages, including Arabic. Cards and profiles render correctly across any region or device — relevant for the Group's Arabic-language stakeholder engagements.

📋

Lead Capture Forms

Custom lead capture forms can be appended to digital cards — collecting structured information from new contacts at events, site visits, or meetings, directly into the CRM pipeline.

♻️

Zero Reprint Overhead

Role changes, title updates, phone number corrections, and rebranding exercises apply instantly across all cards from the admin dashboard. No lead time, no minimum order quantity, no print waste.

03

How It Works

The end-to-end workflow from first contact to CRM record in four steps.

1

Tap or Scan

Executive taps their NFC card to a recipient's phone — or the recipient scans the QR code on the back of the card.

2

Profile Opens

Recipient's browser opens the executive's live digital profile. No app download required. Includes name, title, contact, social, and any linked content.

3

Contact Captured

If the recipient opts in, their details are captured and AI-enriched. The connection is logged instantly to the executive's Popl contact database.

4

CRM Synced

The contact syncs automatically to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Outlook. No manual data entry. Record is created or updated in real time.

Admin perspective: Any profile update — title change, number update, rebranding — made in the Popl admin dashboard applies instantly across all cards in the fleet. No individual action required by users. Departing staff are deactivated automatically when removed from Azure Active Directory.

04

Microsoft & Enterprise Integrations

Popl's native Microsoft integrations cover the full M365 stack in use across the Group. All relevant connectivity is available without custom development for Phases 1 and 2.

CRM
MS Dynamics 365
Sync leads, contacts, accounts, and campaigns from Popl directly into Dynamics 365 in real time.
Email
Microsoft Outlook
Sync captured contacts and leads from Popl to Outlook for faster follow-up and contact management.
HR / Identity
Azure Active Directory
Import and auto-provision team members from Azure AD. Deactivate cards automatically on offboarding.
Authentication
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enterprise SSO via Azure AD. Staff log in with their existing Microsoft credentials — no separate Popl password.
Collaboration
Microsoft Teams
Digital card sharing directly within Teams calls, chats, and meeting backgrounds via virtual card display.
Content
SharePoint / M365
Link SharePoint resources, corporate documents, and M365 content directly from digital card profiles.
CRM (Alt.)
Salesforce
Native Salesforce integration for organisations using both platforms — leads sync across systems.
Marketing
HubSpot
Push captured contacts and event leads into HubSpot marketing workflows and contact records.
Automation
Zapier / 4,000+ Apps
Automate workflows across 4,000+ platforms via Zapier. Trigger actions on contact capture, scan events, and more.

Azure AD offboarding note: When a team member is removed from the Group's Azure Active Directory, their Popl digital card is automatically deactivated. This closes the governance gap that exists with printed cards — which remain in circulation and cannot be recalled after a departure.

05

Security & Compliance

Popl is built to enterprise-grade security standards with certifications relevant to Group operations across UAE government, VVIP hospitality, and critical infrastructure environments.

SOC 2 Type II
Independently audited security controls. Highest standard for SaaS data protection.
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with global data protection regulations, including consent management.
Encrypted at Rest & Transit
All data encrypted end-to-end. No contact data transmitted in plain text.
SSO & Access Management
Role-based access control. Admins manage permissions centrally via Azure AD.
Data Ownership
Popl does not sell or share customer data. All contact data belongs to the organisation.
Continuous Security Monitoring
Active monitoring with documented incident response and vulnerability management.
06

Relevant Use Cases

Mapped to the specific operational contexts across Wasael and Salayel.

EXCOM / Group Directors

Government & Institutional Stakeholder Meetings

Tap-to-share branded executive profile at ADNOC, MODON, Mubadala, and Abu Dhabi government engagements. Every contact captured and synced to Dynamics 365 without manual entry.

Salayel — Hospitality Leadership

VVIP & Palace Environment Networking

Premium metal NFC card for Salayel's hospitality leadership. Discrete, high-impression digital exchange appropriate for VVIP and palace protocol contexts. No printed card to misplace or recall.

Wasael — Project & FM Leadership

Supplier, Subcontractor & Client Engagement

FM Directors and Project Leads at ADA, QAW, and government school contracts use Popl to capture subcontractor and supplier contacts on-site — synced to CRM for procurement and relationship tracking.

All External-Facing Staff

Events, Conferences & Industry Forums

Badge scanning and universal QR capture at FM, hospitality, and real estate industry events. Contacts enriched automatically and pushed to team CRM — no business cards to collect and transcribe.

HR / IT Administration

Onboarding & Offboarding Automation

New joiner profiles created automatically from Azure AD. Departing staff cards deactivated immediately on directory removal. Zero admin overhead for profile lifecycle management.

Finance & Procurement

Supplier Contact Intelligence

Every supplier meeting results in a structured contact record in Dynamics 365 — with enriched company data, role, and interaction history. Eliminates the paper business card filing problem.

07

Proposed Next Steps

This paper seeks in-principle directional approval from EXCOM to proceed with a formal quotation and Phase 1 pilot. Budget approval follows quotation — not this paper.

1
EXCOM Directional Approval
In-principle green light to proceed. No budget commitment at this stage — this paper is a directional decision only.
Owner: EXCOM → CEO Decision
2
Formal Popl Enterprise Quotation
IT Director to engage Popl for an enterprise demo and formal pricing quotation — Teams Digital Business Card plan, UAE-based. Includes per-user licensing and physical card costs.
Owner: Director, Digital Transformation & IT
3
Azure AD Integration Confirmation
BCM to confirm Azure Active Directory integration feasibility and SSO configuration scope. Estimated IT effort: under 4 hours for Phase 1.
Owner: BCM (IT Support Partner)
4
Phase 1 Pilot — EXCOM Cohort
Deploy to EXCOM and Group Directors (~8–12 users). 30-day pilot with feedback review. Physical metal NFC cards for the executive cohort.
Owner: Director, Digital Transformation & IT & HR
5
Phase 2 — Senior Executive Rollout
Expand to all client and supplier-facing senior management across Wasael and Salayel (~25–40 users). Full Azure AD and Dynamics 365 integration live.
Owner: Director, Digital Transformation & IT
08

Enterprise Cost Estimator

Indicative investment figures based on publicly benchmarked market data. Formal quotation required before any budget commitment.

Popl Teams — Configure Your Plan

Slide to set users • Select add-ons • Annual billing
Users 12
Rate / User / Month
$8.50
Professional tier
Annual Licence
$1,224
Billed annually (USD)
Monthly Equivalent
$102
Annualised / 12
Adjust slider to see breakdown

Select optional Popl add-on services. Costs are estimated and billed separately from the base licence.

Est. leads/month:
Records/month:
Total Monthly (recurring)
$102
Base + selected add-ons
Total Annual (recurring)
$1,224
Excl. one-time costs
Year 1 Total (inc. one-time)
$1,224
Inc. NFC cards if selected
Configure base plan and add-ons first

Pricing Disclosure [ESTIMATED]: Popl does not publish enterprise Teams pricing publicly. Figures based on individual Pro plan ($7.99/month) and market benchmarks. Add-on pricing estimated from Popl product pages and comparable SaaS services. Formal quotation required before any budget commitment.

09

Look & Feel

Popl delivers a seamless, modern experience for both the card holder and the recipient. The interface is clean, branded, and intuitive — no friction, no app required.

Download the Popl App

Available on iOS and Android. Team members download the Popl app to manage their digital profile, capture contacts, and view analytics — all in one place.

10

EXCOM Decision

Select a decision below. Your selection will open a pre-drafted Outlook email addressed to the Director of Digital Transformation & IT — ready to send or edit before sending.

Popl — Digital Business Card & Contact Intelligence Platform

Ref: Blue 5 Capital Investments Group • April 2026 • For EXCOM Decision

Having reviewed the product white paper, please record your decision by selecting one of the options below. Each selection will generate a pre-populated email to the Director of Digital Transformation & IT.

Clicking opens your default email client with a pre-populated message. Addressed to: mihai.constantinescu@wasaelpm.com