iAnywhere Solutions, Sybase SA's mobile and wireless technology division, has announced an alliance with the South African subsidiary of Symbol Technologies. This alliance will deliver complete m-Commerce/m-Business solutions to the enterprise through a combination of iAnywhere's mobile and wireless enabling technology, customised wireless-enabled applications and Symbol's point-of-activity solutions, using real-time communication and bar-coding techniques over GSM or wireless LAN.
"Our partnership with Symbol Technologies, who are among the leaders in mobile computing, will enable us to provide end-to-end solutions to the mobile & wireless market," says Deon Engelbrecht, iAnywhere SA Channel Manager. "iAnywhere Solutions has a 61% global penetration of the mobile database market with the SQL Anywhere Studio(tm), its mobile database solution. Sectors that require real-time mobile and wireless solutions, such as healthcare, financial services, hospitality, field services, retail, distribution and warehousing, will find that this alliance will bring substantial improvements in operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Business benefits include improved customer service, shorter sales cycles, and the real-time accurate integration of business data to support on-line requirements."
iAnywhere SA develops localised applications on the SQL Anywhere Mobile Database and iAnywhere Wireless Server(tm), a scaleable and reliable wireless application server that provides data synchronisation, messaging, content and session management to extend e-business to wireless devices. iAnywhere provides all the rollback and security features necessary to ensure the integrity of information held both on the hand-held device, and on the back office database systems.
TimeTracker, iAnywhere's application for SAP/R3 provides a mobile wireless extension to the SAP Cross Application Time Sheet (CATS) module, connecting the Palm Pilot directly to the SAP system. Integration with Symbol's technology shows how the power of the handheld can be leveraged, demonstrating its integration into the BackOffice application.
Wireless technology reduces the amount of paper work and administrative effort, eliminates double entry and enhances customer satisfaction by shortening the supply chain and satisfying customer enquiries. In situations where the laptop is impractical, applications on wireless low-cost hand-held devices, such as the Symbol PPT2700 pocket PC or SPT 1700 rugged pocket-sized computer are practical solutions.
"Symbol Technologies has a significant local presence and is backed by its reputation on the international market," says Paul Scofield, Symbol Technologies African Channel Manager. "Clients want end-to-end mobile solutions that eliminate the need to make critical decisions without the necessary information. Symbol and iAnywhere can supply technology, support and excellent client references."
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