MARK SYSTEMS Announces iPad Integration for the IHMS Internet ToolKit Home Builder Web Portal

    MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, August 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- MARK SYSTEMS today announced the release of full iPad integration for the IHMS Internet ToolKit (ITK) home builder field portal. Part of the latest release of the Integrated Homebuilder Management System Version 3 (IHMS3), this feature brings full, low cost information delivery to home builder executives, home buyers, subcontractors and field personnel in an intuitive, graphical format.

"Compatibility with the full suite of Apple products was one of our goals during the development of IHMS3," said Scott Duman, MARK SYSTEMS' Vice President and CTO. "The platform independence of Java means that our customers can choose the hardware and operating environment that works for them. iPad integration for the IHMS Internet ToolKit gives home builder superintendents, customer service personnel, subcontractors and suppliers full graphical access to all pertinent IHMS information without the need for a laptop or desktop computer."

Prior to the iPad release, field personnel had to contend with the limited graphical capabilities of mobile phones. "Our Blackberry and smart phone integration is still available for those builders that require it," according to Donald Scattergood, MARK SYSTEMS Vice President for Sales and Marketing. "The great strength of the iPad, though, is it's ability to deliver a full desktop experience regardless of location. That means that superintendents in the field now have instant access to every schedule, job start, change order, purchase document, plan and drawing for every home in their communities," Scattergood said.

The single-source, single-database nature of MARK SYSTEMS residential construction software lets home builders leverage the iPad feature set to deliver an incredibly robust experience to stake holders across the enterprise. Using any of the available connectivity options, the iPad provides dynamic, real-time access to information that was previously only available via laptop or desktop. For example, superintendents can now review job starts, work orders and plan markups as they walk each house, updating schedules and approving payments all in one step.

"We expect to see this new capability really helping to drive new home sales for our home builder customers," Scattergood said. "The coming generation of home buyers expects a superior online experience. Using an iPad, home buyers can view available option selections dynamically, including full images and specifications, and can select options and configurations anytime, from anywhere. Just as importantly, builders can be secure in the knowledge that MARK SYSTEMS home builder software completely controls the selection process by model, elevation and stage of construction."

MARK SYSTEMS' Integrated Homebuilder Management System is the industry's only single database enterprise software package developed exclusively for residential builders and developers. With full support for back office and field operations, the software provides state-of-the art information processing tools for the homebuilder, including access via the Internet. For more information, contact John Rogovich at 800-972-7444, email us at [email protected], or visit us online at http://www.marksystemsUSA.com.

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