The Power of BMMatrix -- In the Palm of Your Hand

The next phase in the information revolution is here: mobile business. Equipped with sophisticated handheld computers, your entire field force can access the power of BMMatrix -- anytime, anywhere.

IMS understands the implications of this new opportunity. Mobile business isn't just about serving consumers. It's also about enabling employees to collaborate, execute, and meet business goals.
BMatrix Mobile Business delivers immediate business value. So data flows seamlessly from barcode to boardroom, from palmtop to procurement manager, from meter reader to management information system. Automatic data capture replaces error-prone manual input. And decision makers are empowered wherever they happen to be.

Creating Value for Your Business -- And Your Customers

As mobile technologies mature, they will offer greater power and convenience. IMS can show you how to make the smartest and most productive use of those technologies. In fact, IMS is wireless-enabling the entire BMMatrix e-business platform. And delivering rich functionality to all types of mobile users.

The result : rapid, more accurate data collection. Enhanced information distribution and portability. Lower cost of ownership. Improved quality of service. And a higher level of customer satisfaction -- and loyalty.

Business Benefits

BM Mobile Business extends the power of BMMatrix to entirely new situations and environments. Mobile phones and other handheld devices become sophisticated tools, allowing you to collaborate, share information, automate data entry, and manage a full range of transactions -- anytime, anywhere.

Cost Savings

• Makes automation affordable through low-cost mobile devices.
• Minimizes user training through simplicity and ease of use.

Time Savings

• Provides instant access to data, applications, and services.
• Enables employees to work faster and more efficiently.

Speed and Responsiveness

• Makes tasks effortless through user-friendly mobile applications.
• Provides up-to-the-minute information.
• Enables fast, flexible decision making.
• Supports cross-selling and up-selling.
• Offers alert and notification functions.

Improved Information Quality

• Minimizes errors through automated data entry via barcode readers and similar devices.
• Ensures that all employees have the latest information at all times.

Increased Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

• Allows faster response to customer inquiries.
• Permits on-the-spot order entry and confirmation.
• Enables you to offer personalized service bundles.

Feature-Proof

• Features open, standards-based applications that integrate with existing systems.
• Supports e-business standards such as HTML and XML.
• Works with WAP, iMod, Bluetooth, VoiceML -- as well as emerging technologies and device.

Key Capabilities

BM Mobile Business extends the power of BMMatrix to executives, salespeople, warehouse staff -- anyone who needs to be on the move. By supporting handheld devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and WAP and iMode phones, the solution enables employees to access data, enter customer orders, make reservations and purchases -- wherever they happen to be.
Key capabilities of BM Mobile Business include:

• Mobile Portal -- Provides a personalized portal for accessing BMMatrix and non-BM information, applications, and services for employees, clients, suppliers and other partners.
• Mobile CRM -- Browser-based user interfaces and easy navigation allow clients to manage everything from placing orders and pricing to paying invoices.
• Mobile Business Intelligence -- Gives mobile employees access to data warehousing, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
• Mobile Procurement --Enables mobile employees to manage the entire procurement function, from price comparison to ordering.
• Mobile Supply Chain Management -- Keeps mobile employees and teams fully integrated with your supply chain management strategy and operations BMMatrix is constantly developing new capabilities for mobile business. Check back regularly to learn about the latest advances.