FranklinCovey's Web-based Planning and CRM Application, PlanPlus Online, Now Smartphone Compatible
OXFORDSHIRE, England, Feb 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) announced today that PlanPlus Online is now accessible from any smartphone with a Web browser, such as an iPhone, BlackBerry(R), Palm(R) or Windows(R) Mobile device. This announcement follows the launch of the application at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Developed jointly by FranklinCovey and COMPLETExRM, PlanPlus Online is a secure Web-based application that provides planning, sales management, customer relationship management (CRM), team collaboration and process management for small and medium-sized businesses via the Internet. Its familiar "planner-like" interface is based on FranklinCovey's renowned planning and time management methodology. The application offers team calendaring and scheduling and an integrated contact manager that easily tracks all important client information, sales opportunities and activities through a customisable sales process. Key features include: -- Sales management and customer relationship management (CRM) -- Team calendaring and scheduling -- Organises daily tasks by utilising the Quick Prioritise Module -- Task delegation and accountability reports -- Integrated contact manager -- Manages and tracks all client information and history, sales opportunities and activities through a customisable sales process integrated within daily planning tools -- FranklinCovey's planning methods and concepts based upon the principles from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" within familiar "planner-like" interface for easy daily or weekly planning (Daily Prioritised Task List, Contacts, Appointments, etc.) -- Weekly planning module for accomplishing and tracking key goals -- Utilises custom fields for greater flexibility in tracking clients and other key data -- Powerful Search capability to quickly access contacts, notes, tasks and more -- A built-in e-mail centre which converts e-mails to Tasks, Appointments, etc. as well as standard e-mail features and functionality -- Access to all information from any smartphone: iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm or Windows Mobile device -- Utilises the strongest encryption available "This on-line planning, sales management and CRM application will increase the collective productivity of those who work in small or medium-sized business, or who are on the road visiting customers," said Jeff Anderson, Senior Vice President of Product Management, FranklinCovey. "PlanPlus Online now allows users fast, direct access to key business and sales information from any smartphone. Employees can plan, organise, track and report from anywhere via the Web, saving businesses the expense of purchasing a costly corporate server." "The Web services foundation for PlanPlus Online allows groups and organisations to manage the dynamic relationships between people and services in an entirely new way," said Keith Norris, president and co-founder of COMPLETExRM. "That capability is enhanced still further with today's addition of mobile client support." The new mobile client support is free and available now for all current and new users of PlanPlus Online. To initiate the service, PlanPlus users can simply point their device's browser to http://www.planplusonline.com/mobile and login. PlanPlus Online was designed to maximise the user experience from any wireless feed, regardless of smartphone speed and without complicated synchronisation or duplication. The format has been completely re-tooled for the smartphone screen. Users can also have their existing IMAP or POP3 email account delivered to their PlanPlus Online portal so they can send, receive and manage email within PlanPlus Online. FranklinCovey and COMPLETExRM are now in the process of updating the application so that users will soon have the ability to sync their Microsoft Outlook data to their mobile device. PlanPlus Online also includes the same weekly and daily planning tools from FranklinCovey's award-winning software offerings, which allow users to review their Mission Statement, Values, Goals, and Weekly Compass and drag and drop items from these forms onto their schedule or task list. Also available to users are PlanPlus for Microsoft(R) Outlook(R), software that integrates FranklinCovey's proven planning methodology within Outlook, and PlanPlus for Windows(R), for customers who are not Outlook-centric but use Windows XP or Windows Vista. Pricing and Availability PlanPlus Online is available at www.planplusonline.co.uk or by calling 0845 200 8200. Suggested retail price for PlanPlus Online is GBP 12.50 per month. A one-month introductory subscription is available for GBP 5.00. Quantity discounts are also available. System Requirements Internet Explorer, Netscape(R) 4, Firefox(R) 1+ Any operating system that supports a Browser (Windows 98, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9+, Linux, BlackBerry, Palm, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, Symbian) Security Features 128-bit VeriSign SSL Certification 1024 Bit RSA Public Keys 24/7/365 physical security Redundant configuration About FranklinCovey FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) is a global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, and assessment services for organisations and individuals. FranklinCovey helps companies succeed by unleashing the power of their workforce to focus and execute on top business priorities. Clients include 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. Organisations and individuals access FranklinCovey products and services through corporate training, licensed client facilitators, one-on-one coaching, public workshops, catalogues, retail stores and www.franklincoveyeurope.com. FranklinCovey has nearly 1,500 associates providing professional services and products in 39 offices and in 95 countries.
