[March 20, 2012] Sprint Launches New Sprint Biz 360 Tweet Mar 20, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Sprint announced the launch of a new batch of Sprint Biz 360 solutions, more phone choices, more applications and even specialized IT care. According to a release, new offerings under the Sprint Biz 360 umbrella announced include: -Magmito for Business from Sprint - enables small business customers to build customized mobile applications to market their businesses and communicate with key stakeholders. The Web-based application creation tool removes traditional barriers of cost, and programming skills to help small businesses market on virtually any mobile device. -IT Helpdesk specifically designed for small businesses from Sprint - Specialized IT assistance for small businesses helps keep computers and small businesses up and running without the expense of a dedicated IT staff or expensive outsourced consultant. IT Helpdesk is always there for Sprint's small businesses - 24/7 unlimited remote technical support delivered by U.S.-based technicians and backed by more than 14,000 qualified and insured on-site technicians. -Free 60-day-trials on top-of-the-line Sprint Biz 360 services: -Sprint Workforce Locator - helps small businesses locate, route and contact a mobile workforce. Sprint Workforce Locator helps small businesses maximize their gasoline efficiency with the most direct routes, while increasing productivity. -Nextmail - Improve communications and productivity among large teams or members out in the field with streamlined messages, dispatches and time-management applications. Nextmail is central to increasing a small business's productivity, simplifying access and streamlining business operations. Additional Sprint Biz 360 benefits to small businesses: -Business Device Select - gives small business owners special value pricing on Sprint's expanded portfolio of devices, including more than 50 phones for less than $99. -Sprint Buyback Program - helps small businesses offset the cost of new handsets by letting Sprint buy back their old ones - even if the phones are from other carriers. Some buybacks can result in credits as high as $250. -No more upgrade fees - all corporate-liable small businesses will have upgrade fees waived and can pocket the savings. -Flexible Business Rate Plans - lets small businesses pool and share minutes among co-workers. Plus, Sprint's Unlimited Data offer comes standard for all small businesses. Volume discounts are available to all who qualify. The company noted that Sprint Biz 360, introduced last summer, represents a complete offering customized to today's small business. It already includes: -Phone solutions to equip small businesses with wireless solutions like Sprint Direct Connect and wireline solutions to help you cut the cord to your local carrier with Sprint Phone Connect -Connectivity and connectivity back-up solutions -Productivity solutions that let employees do more from more places -Affordable prices and specialized plans that give businesses contract flexibility, pooling options and cost savings -Business-grade support and discounts to help small businesses grow. "Navigating the world of communications solutions has always been complicated, and our small business customers have told us so. They've reminded us repeatedly, 'Just make it easy, make it affordable, and tailor it to me as a small business owner,'" said Jaime Jones, Sprint senior VP. "Cutting through the complications of buying communications gear is a challenge we stepped up to when we launched Sprint Biz 360 last summer. Demand has been strong, so we're bolstering the original package with new offers and services to make it even more appealing." Jones added, "What small businesses want is for a carrier to pull together the solution pieces into a coherent package that's easy and comes with the support they want. That continues to be our intent with Sprint Biz 360." Sprint Nextel offers a range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. More Information: sprint.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]