-- The ability to share documents across multiple devices -- organizations can deliver applications and content to mobile devices without having to change their underlying systems infrastructure. Users typically change or upgrade their devices every 18 months. Once in place, Mobile Favorites allows BI consumers to be device independent and also eliminates programmers' burden of customizing reports for multiple devices. -- No device software to support -- reports are delivered directly to a device's browser, eliminating costly maintenance, updates, and versioning for different operating systems; reports are available on all mobile browsers. -- No additional hardware required -- standard Web and BI technologies are used so that dedicated mobile servers aren't needed to convert BI content to mobile formats or manage interactions. -- No unique design and delivery tools needed -- create mobile reports and make them immediately available using standard development and delivery tools; existing reports can be distributed to any mobile device without conversion. -- No special security considerations -- provide a secure connection through mobile device and virtual protocol networks (VPNs); WebFOCUS Managed Reporting is used to manage user access and any Managed Reporting user can be immediately given access to mobile content."Today's smartphone and Blackberry users tend to be business professionals who need to remain connected with their companies when they are on the move," said Gerald Cohen, CEO of Information Builders. "Mobile Favorites™ is a powerful new tool that will help users not only stay connected, but also allows them to make informed and effective business decisions anywhere they go because they have the current, accurate data they need." About Information Builders Information Builders' award-winning combination of business intelligence and enterprise integration software has been providing innovative solutions to more than 12,000 customers for the past 30 years. WebFOCUS is the world's most widely utilized business intelligence platform. It provides the security, scalability, and flexibility needed at every level of global extended enterprises. Its simplicity helps create executive, analytical, and operational applications that reach dozens to millions of users. Information Builders subsidiary iWay Software provides state-of-the-art, multi-purpose integration engines that address all SOA, application, data, and information management requirements. Its integration adapters have been adopted by the leading software platform providers. Together, these products give Information Builders' customers the ability to live up to the company motto: Your business. No barriers. Information Builders' award-winning technology has successfully provided quality software and superior services for 31 years to more than 12,000 customers, including most of the Fortune 100 and U.S. federal government agencies. Headquartered in New York City with 90 offices worldwide, the company employs 1,600 people and has over 350 business partners. For more information visit www.informationbuilders.com.
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