Businesses are finding that the ability to move business information quickly and securely between the back office and the front lines is required to survive and thrive in today’s competitive business environment. But this increasing demand for mobility creates new challenges.

As a leading provider of mobile middleware software, Sybase iAnywhere is committed to helping our customers succeed. With more than 15,000 corporate customers in 50 countries, including 81 of the Fortune 100, we realize that all enterprises have complex issues to tackle.

Information Anywhere Suite allows organizations to mobilize business processes ranging from field service applications to mobile inspection to mobile sales and more. It allows enterprises to integrate, extend and leverage investments in their existing IT infrastructure when developing a mobile strategy.

The mobile application enablement component of Information Anywhere includes:

• Middleware and tools to create high-performance mobile applications
• Support for broad range of heterogeneous device operating systems
• Always-available architecture: online or offline, browser or smart client with enterprise synchronization
• Open and flexible development options to leverage existing systems and skills

How to get started with mobile application enablement
Depending on your need, there are a variety of options to get started with mobile application enablement capabilities.

• Developer solutions – Companies can leverage our middleware software and tools to build mobile applications. Many of our products have trial software or development toolkits that you can download and start using.
• Partner solutions – The depth of industry expertise, innovation and vision found in our network of more than 1,000 worldwide partners enables Sybase iAnywhere to deliver the most innovative software solutions to our customers. Through the Sybase iAnywhere Alliance Program, we empower our partners with a comprehensive set of programs and services to help them compete and be successful in today’s market. Visit our Partner Solution Showcase.
• Consulting services – Sybase iAnywhere has mobility experts that combine innovative thinking, state-of-the-art technology and proven industry-specific knowledge to accelerate the delivery of reliable, enterprise-wide mobile business solutions, so you can maximize the return on your technology investment. From helping you define your wireless strategy through complete delivery of your mission-critical applications, Sybase iAnywhere Consulting Services provides the innovation and quality that is critical to your success.

Learn about real-world examples in a variety of industries

Transportation & Distribution

• BNSF Railway – Mobilized Data Entry for track repair and maintenance purposes in a rugged environment. Saves $7,500/day, and improves management visibility into maintenance status and activities.
• BRINK’s – Mobilized order processing for international shipping, running in 28 computer centers across four continents. Drivers are able to enter and process data on the road, dispatchers are able to coordinate logistics and digital signatures are obtained.

Consumer Products

• Proctor & Gamble – Millstone Coffee brand mobilized 450 drivers to service customers more efficiently and allowed them to perform more services for their clientele. Costs were cut through more efficient transmission of data to HQ.
• AGSCO – A retailer and distributor for growers in North America, AGSO saved 26,000 man-hrs per year by mobilizing customer histories, inventory, pricing options, invoicing and sales data entry.

Retail

• Michaels Stores – An arts and crafts supply retailer, Michael’s mobilized 4,500 PocketPC devices to allow item inquiry, pricing, costs, inventory, promotions and sales history. It also manages store-to-store transfers, returns to vendor, returns to warehouse and more.

Manufacturing

• Lyondell CITGO – Streamlined repair/maintenance/overhaul practices by mobilizing data collection and maintenance procedures. The cost of work orders were cut by 30%, with MTBF improved greatly. Project payback was 10 months.

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