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HandStep Ltd.: UK set to follow Denmark's lead in mobile business
solution adoption
(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
RDATE:28082007
European firms now spend 32% of their telecom and networking budgets on
mobility solutions, and 70% of enterprises use some type of mobile
application, according to a Forrester survey. Mobility solutions
continue to play an important part in business due to increased
productivity, shorter working processes, more flexibility for the user
and boosted employee morale. Danish mobility expert HandStep plans to
help UK businesses take the lead in this area.
Denmark has recently been ranked as IT user country no. 1, according to
a survey from the World Economic Forum. The high level of IT usage
among the citizens is closely connected to increased mobility.
HandStep, a mobility expert delivering customised mobile solutions to
businesses and public organisations, has experienced solid success in
Denmark, largely because Danish businesses and the Government have been
especially supportive of mobility take-up. HandStep has also been quick
to develop strong relationships with partners, such as Microsoft, which
has boosted developments and results.
HandStep's founder, Brian Nielsson, comments on the mobility take-up
increase in Denmark. "The early solutions were available for business
leaders, who demanded advanced usage functions. But today all employees
- in the office or in the field - can benefit from mobile devices, plus
security is now very strong, eliminating worries that companies had
about offering their employees mobile solutions."
Taking the success story to UK In Denmark, an important factor in
widespread adoption is compatibility of mobile solutions technology
with companies' ERP and CRM systems. Additionally, business and
government bodies support mobile solutions and understand the added
value to the organisation and employees, and the reduced costs.
Compared to the Nordics, the UK mobile solutions market is large and
relatively unexplored. HandStep's business model with a broad focus,
short time-to-market, experience and customer references can be easily
applied in the UK: "Today we have passed the initial difficulties
with mobile solutions, and are experiencing improved Internet
connections, better hardware and a greater need to check emails and
calendars on the move", says Brian Nielsson. "In Denmark, the
government has acknowledged that mobile solutions help healthcare
personnel provide better service with less stress and large businesses
support the benefits of mobile solutions." The Government takes the
lead In Denmark, local councils have taken the lead in implementing
mobile solutions. The government initiated a programme to increase
mobility and effectiveness in the healthcare sector in 2006. Nurses,
helping people in their homes, can handle 2-3 extra visits per day, as
they can identify and register all information necessary directly from
the mobile device, such as schedules, reporting and personal
information. In addition, the face-to-face time with patients is
increased by 22 % and it is expected that mobile devices by the end of
2007 will become standard for homecare personnel. Mobile solutions
also benefit many companies. For example, a sales manager in the field,
wanting to register new customer orders can cut the registration and
communications process from up to 25 processes to around 5 actions by
using a mobile device. A postal worker having to collect mail from a
designated route at a specific time every day can see his daily route,
register pick-ups and check mails at the same time - without having to
check-in at the Post Office.
HandStep develops mobile solutions for a range of public bodies,
including municipalities and regions in Denmark. Business clients
include large companies such as Arriva, Carlsberg, Post Danmark (the
national postal service), Pilgrim (global jewellery company).
About HandStep
HandStep was founded in 2000 by Brian Nielsson and specialises in
developing and implementing mobile solutions which increase efficiency,
customer service and employee satisfaction for the clients. HandStep
has partnerships with leading ISPs, such as TDC Mobil and Sonofon, as
well as global systems and ERP vendors, including Microsoft, Sybase and
CSC. The partnerships have strengthened the company's position as a
market leader within customised mobile solutions. HandStep bases its
developments and experience on working with different market leading
companies and public bodies. HandStep launched its first international
office in the UK in August 2007. In 2006 the company had a turnover of
GBP2.3 million and employs 32 people in Denmark and the UK. For more
information, please visit www.handstep.com <http://www.handstep.com>
CONTACT: Brian Nielsson, CEO and founder, HandStep Ltd.
Tel: +44 (0)7824 814562
e-mail: bn@handstep.com
WWW: http://www.handstep.com
Paris Welton, Connected Collective
Tel: +44(0)7920 474383
e-mail: paris@connectedpr.eu
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