i-mate provides Windows Mobile 5.0 users with unprecedented mobile access and management capabilities

i-mate Suite, the new mobile device and data management solution from i-mate, was launched today worldwide by i-mate, the leader in Windows Mobile-based devices and solutions.

i-mate Suite acts as a lifeline for users allowing them to minimise downtime, safeguard data and securely transfer information on the go. The advanced capabilities of a Windows Mobile 5.0 device coupled with i-mate Suite offers a complete package of PC-like functionality for those doing business on the run. The innovative service was developed in-house by i-mate Development Inc. and runs on any Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC or Smartphone device.

i-mate is offering a free 30-day trial of the new service, which is priced at US$9.99 per month. Users wanting to purchase i-mate Suite or take advantage of the free trial can sign-up at imatesuite.com.

"i-mate Suite was developed in response to user demand to give users total command and control of their Windows Mobile device and data securely anytime, anywhere. It is also the ideal solution to provide a corporate IT manager the same command over his Windows Mobile devices as it does over his PC infrastructure, but all remotely, so that he can implement his IT structures and polices over all his Windows Mobile devices. We will be offering the same service on a hosted model to SME and individual professionals," said Jim Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of i-mate.

The i-mate Suite solution comprises three modules: i-mate Control, i-mate 1-View and i-mate Backup. The software offers true mobile functionality without losing control of either security or compromising data.

i-mate 1-View safely extends access to corporate networks and files to Windows Mobile devices, expands mobile device storage, and provides document, data, and file sharing. i-mate Control allows enterprises to safeguard sensitive data, remotely configure or troubleshoot devices, automatically update all devices in the field wirelessly and remotely customise devices. i-mate Backup provides remote wireless data backup and restore of Windows Mobile devices.

The complete i-mate Suite allows users to engage in a host of activities such as browse files on home or office PCs from anywhere, share data between specified group members, extend the corporate network into the field, access a PC or Windows Mobile device from mobile devices (and vice-versa), remotely erase data if a device is ever lost or stolen, troubleshoot devices remotely, roll out new applications easily, customise information and other resources to have one look and feel and perform sophisticated wireless backup processes remotely.