Logica’s wireless internet division will manage the relationship and brings strong expertise and proven experience in delivering complex value-added solutions to its clients on a global basis. By forming this strategic partnership, Logica aims to ensure that it provides the latest best of breed mobile infrastructure solutions to its customers. In particular, this partnership will bring new benefits in the instantaneous delivery of round-the-clock availability to both information and applications.

AvantGo enterprise solutions provide immediate access to any Web-based data or corporate application such as CRM, business intelligence, sales force automation, supply chain management, patient care or field force automation applications. Users of Palm OS devices, Windows-Powered Pocket PC devices, and internet-enabled mobile phones can access their corporate data either in real-time using a wireless connection or via their normal synchronisation process with a desktop PC.

Norman Frankel, director of mobile commerce at Logica said, We are delighted to be working with AvantGo. Logica is taking a long-term view of the wireless Internet, and so we particularly like AvantGo’s device and network independent approach, and clear product roadmap. Their model of wireless delivery is also particularly compelling offering customers ‘always there’ access to applications and information via a combination of sync, surf and push modes.

Mr Frankel added, Over recent years, enterprises have transformed their processes to take advantage of the Internet, for example, with e-procurement and e-commerce. Mobilising these applications is the next logical step and one which should swiftly offer a greater competitive advantage and measurable return on investment.

Phil Hibberd, general manager, AvantGo EMEA, commented, There’s a lot of hype surrounding mobile technology at the moment, and we welcome this partnership with Logica as a way for enterprise customers to tap into expert advice to ensure they are taking the right approach with mobilising their businesses. Our focus is on helping businesses increase the return on their existing technology investments by improving productivity and operational efficiency through the use of wireless devices. Logica’s acknowledged expertise in the wireless space will help to ensure that the clients ROI is experienced earlier, rather than later.