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Samsung Empowers Enterprises with Mobile Solutions

Strategic Insights

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Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) has made significant progress in its mobile enterprise solutions program, launched last year. The company has formed alliances with partners to provide secure, scalable, and reliable real-time access to critical applications, enterprise data, e-mail, and Internet content. Samsung's advanced Mobile Intelligent Terminal (MIT) devices, such as the PalmSource OS-based i500, the Microsoft Windows Mobile-based i600 Smartphone, and the Microsoft Windows Mobile-based i700 Pocket PC Phone, serve as the ideal wireless platforms for corporations to extend their CRM, ERP, SCM, and field maintenance applications to all users or selected workforce segments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Samsung has collaborated with partners to provide enterprise solutions for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, GE Security, and Schindler Group, empowering organizations to mobilize their operations.
  • The company's MIT devices offer secure, scalable, and reliable real-time access to critical applications, enterprise data, e-mail, and Internet content.
  • Samsung's strategy of forming long-term alliances with application developers, systems integrators, and peripherals partners enables the company to provide solutions based on open architecture and industry-standard platforms.
  • Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung's wireless terminals division, stated, "Samsung is committed to becoming the leading wireless device manufacturer for the growing mobile enterprise solutions market."
  • According to Deloitte Research, two-thirds of U.S. companies have launched mobile data applications, and a full 70 percent are planning to increase investments in those endeavors within the next 12 months.
  • Research firm Datamonitor reports that investments in the enterprise solutions market are expected to reach $2.9 billion by 2006.
  • Samsung's success is attributed to its focus on providing integrated solutions to leading corporations and institutions, enabling them to realize improved efficiencies, cost savings, and enhanced ROI.
  • Memorial Hermann managers now have a single, integrated device that allows instant communication and access to the Internet, increasing productivity while on the go.
  • GE Security's real estate agent customers have access to better business information through interaction with GE Security lockboxes, freeing them from the burden of docking their device every night.
  • Schindler Elevator Corporation has set new standards for elevator uptime and fast-response service with the Samsung i700, enabling its field technicians to minimize equipment and reduce job complexities.

Statistics:

  • 70% of U.S. companies planning to increase investments in mobile data applications within the next 12 months (Deloitte Research)
  • $2.9 billion expected investment in the enterprise solutions market by 2006 (Datamonitor)
  • Samsung's partnerships have resulted in successful enterprise solutions for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, GE Security, and Schindler Group
  • 40% of Schindler Elevator Corporation's field technicians have been equipped with the Samsung i700
  • Schindler plans to complete the deployment of the i700 to its entire field service unit by Q1 2004

Sources:

  • Samsung Telecommunications America press release, February 24
  • Deloitte Research report
  • Datamonitor report
  • Memorial Hermann Healthcare System website
  • GE Security website
  • Schindler Elevator Corporation website
  • Samsung Telecommunications America website
  • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. website
  • Publicis Dialog press release

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