Today at the Microsoft Enterprise 2000 Launch, SAP AG (NYSE:SAP) announced a strategic alliance with Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ) to extend business applications such as mySAP.com(TM) e-business and services to mobile workers around the world.
As part of the agreement, SAP is engaging in an internal deployment of the mySAP.com Workplace(TM) on wireless-enabled Compaq iPAQ(TM) Pocket PC handheld devices powered by the latest version of Microsoft Windows CE to SAP senior management, sales staff and consultants. In addition, Compaq Services will work closely with mySAP.com Workplace implementation projects on Compaq iPAQ devices to ensure speedy success.
The entry point for accessing mySAP.com functionality on a number of handheld devices, the mySAP.com Workplace for mobile users provides users with the ability to access mySAP.com functionality and connect to non-SAP applications as well as maintain personal information such as calendars and e-mail, leveraging the global development strengths of SAP to suit the needs of users around the globe. The Mobile Workplace provides dynamic synchronized access enabled by the mySAP.com Internet-Business Framework(TM), an open platform that supports numerous technologies such as radio frequency, HTML, WML and XML.
"The powerful combination of the innovative Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC devices and our Mobile Workplace -- the only complete mobile enterprise computing application available -- will provide users with even more computing flexibility than before," said Wolfgang Kemna, CEO of SAP America, Inc. "We believe this is such an effective and efficient business tool that we are deploying it to our field organization. Once customers see the increased ability to provide better service to their accounts by leveraging these mobile solutions, we believe we'll see even stronger support for the mySAP.com Workplace for mobile users."
"Compaq and SAP have enjoyed a long and strategic relationship, combining our strengths to aid companies in their pursuit of excellence," said Mike Winkler, senior vice president and group general manager, Commercial Personal Computing Group, Compaq Computer Corp. "We are looking forward to working closely with SAP in their internal deployment as well as providing other leading businesses with the advantages gained by combining the mySAP.com Workplace for mobile users and the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCs."
The alliance is the latest advancement to enhance real-time mobile commerce by providing enterprise businesses worldwide with access to relevant and timely information while on the go. SAP and Compaq will work together to streamline business efficiencies with a single, configurable interface, enhancing the management and processing of information that can work with mySAP.com inter-enterprise applications. Compaq Services will oversee rapid implementation processes for mySAP.com Workplace for mobile users on Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCs to help users experience productivity gains as quickly as possible.
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