CompuCom Extends Its ConvergeMobile Portfolio With New MobileON Service

SAP utilizes MobileON(SM) to deploy 7,000 Palm Handhelds at SAPPHIRE(R) 2001 Conference

CompuCom Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMPC), a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, announced an extension of its ConvergeMobile(TM) services portfolio with the introduction of MobileON(SM) Services at SAPPHIRE(R) 2001, the international SAP e-business conference.

MobileON(SM) is intended to simplify mobile business product deployment and reduce on-going operational costs associated with Palm Powered(TM) and Pocket PC wireless and handheld devices and laptops. MobileON(SM) provides a turnkey solution to acquire, configure, personalize, activate, provision, deploy, and support wireless and mobile devices.

SAP, a leading global provider of e-business software solutions, utilized CompuCom's MobileON(SM) services for the custom configuration, imaging, and provisioning of wireless Palm(TM) VIIx handhelds for one of the largest wireless-enabled e-business events, the SAPPHIRE 2001 Conference held June 13 through June 15 in Orlando. The conference showcases the latest e-business strategies. The MobileON(SM) deployment, completed in less than 10 days, allows attendees to participate in live demonstrations, access continuous updates to event schedules, and provides access to Palm.net(R) e-mail, messaging, and the World Wide Web. CompuCom is also providing on-site handheld device support to conference attendees.

"CompuCom is well known in the industry for its expertise and ability to deliver a high-quality service quickly," said Barbara Smith, Palm global alliance manager for SAP. "We consistently turn to reliable partners, like them, for deployment and ongoing support."

"The ConvergeMobile(TM) suite of solutions is designed to enable companies to quickly adopt mobile business tools that leverage competitive business advantage and enhance the efficiency of their organizations," said Ed Coleman, President and CEO of CompuCom Systems, Inc. "CompuCom provides large-scale enterprises with the resources to execute and support strategic mobile business initiatives."

CompuCom leverages 14 years of multi-vendor experience in custom integration and infrastructure deployment. The full MobileON(SM) set of services includes:

-- MobileON(SM) Configuration Services offer the ability to

deploy any device anywhere with a standard corporate base software load to a fully customized image. CompuCom has the ability to deploy a single unit to one location or multiple devices bundled with other mobile products to multiple locations.

-- MobileON(SM) Provisioning Services provide the end user with a pre-charged and activated wireless unit that has been thoroughly tested and quality assured. This gives the end user the ability to start using the device the moment it is received. By leveraging this service the enterprise client has the ability to use their standard PO-based payment practices to simplify and better manage costs.

-- MobileON(SM) Inventory Deployment Services provide the enterprise with a centralized staging and deployment location for standard day-to-day business to large, difficult project rollouts. This service gives the client the option to procure equipment and/or manage client-owned inventory (consigned) with extensive reporting capabilities.

CompuCom also provides assessment capabilities to enable clients to achieve mobile business objectives through the identification and implementation of standards. These standards can be easily developed and managed by leveraging the resources of CompuCom's ISO9001 certified Mobile Integration Center.

Clients can focus on strategic business needs by allowing CompuCom to manage tactical tasks that include: Product staging and deployment management; custom imaging and configuration of each device; asset tagging; assisted image development and management; as well as packaging and shipping standardized bundles to one or multiple locations.

MobileON(SM) is part of CompuCom's ConvergeMobile(TM) services portfolio, which is a comprehensive suite of solutions that simplify the selection, network integration, deployment, and support of mobile and wireless devices. The objective of these services is to help organizations improve service levels, strengthen security, expand hard-line infrastructures, and support diverse work groups.

CompuCom's ConvergeMobile(TM) services portfolio includes: Wireless Consulting Services, Customization and Deployment Services, Wireless Application Integration, Outsourcing Services, Partner Solutions, Infrastructure, and Integration Services.


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