Handheld systems are becoming more important everyday and are no longer regarded as executive toys. Useful applications can be developed to improve sales order processing, provide quicker data collection, make better use of business information and perform advanced calculations and decision making.

Some of the Palm OS models have memory card expansion which enables huge amounts of information to be stored. This information could be sales data, pricelists, instruction manuals the list is endless.

• Data Collection Systems using bar-code readers or manual entry via custom written forms.
• Asset and stock control tracking systems.
• Sales order processing systems with links to Office based systems.
• Remote access systems over GSM and GPRS networks using SMS (Short Message Service), WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) or HTML.
• Field Service and job dispatch systems.
• Market research or opinion surveys.
• Financial calculation and quotation systems.
• Any mobile requirement where a notebook would be too bulky or expensive.
• Publishing - Pocket information guides, instruction manuals, parts lists, training material.

Here are some benefits which can be obtained by effective use of hand held systems:

Portability - Systems more portable, considerably lighter and unobtrusive than notebooks.

Cost Effective - Cheaper than laptops usually less then half the price.

Improved Communication - Links can be easily made via GSM,PCN and GPRS mobile networks.

Good Battery Life - typically 40 hours plus as opposed to 2 hours with a laptop.

Instant on - no waiting for slow boot ups.

Robust - solid state with no hard drives.

Inhand Systems can develop custom solutions on the following handheld platforms:

• Psion Series 3, 5 and Workabout.
• Palm OS platform - Palm, Sony, Handspring.