Jade Communications has signed a partnership agreement with TBS Enterprise Mobility, whose TaskMaster software helps  empower mobile workers.

Jade now offers automotive logistics and fleet delivery companies a complete package of TBS TaskMaster software, a rugged mobile device tough enough to withstand many years of life on the road and a full service and support package under its Mobility as a Service brand. This allows field service companies to outsource their mobile data communications, removing the headache of deploying and managing a mobile computer estate.

“An increasing number of automotive fleet businesses are using rugged PDAs to mobilise their workforce,” said Mark Brackley, Managing Director of Jade Communications.  “Electronically automating paper based systems improves customer service, cuts operational costs and improves profitability.

“We can now offer a package from £60 per user per month, which includes the mobile device, TBS TaskMaster software and a comprehensive installation, support and maintenance package.”

Steve Reynolds, Managing Director of TBS, said: “Jade’s Mobility as a Service package offers a low cost of entry for businesses that are serious about reaping the benefits of mobile technology for their field workers,”

TBS solutions provide a mobile platform to enable businesses to communicate information in real time, wirelessly to their mobile workforce. The TaskMaster enterprise mobility suite eradicates the costs and inefficiencies associated with paperwork and drives consistent adherence to business processes. In deploying TaskMaster TBS’s clients such as Avis, Drive Assist and BCA (British Car Auctions)) have gained substantial increases in productivity and efficiencies whilst reducing operating costs.

TaskMaster provides delivery and collection information in near real time to the users’ mobile device. It also enables detailed inspection reporting of any damage to the vehicle including the automatic capture of images at key points in the inspection. Once complete, this information can be made available online.