Popular Mobile Expense Management Service Now Available for Simplified Government Purchasing

WATERFORD, Wis., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Watch Services™, a leading mobile device expense management service by Runzheimer International, can now be purchased by government agencies off the General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology (IT) 70 Schedule.  Mobile Watch helps organizations significantly reduce mobile device expenses through optimizing plans, managing multiple wireless carriers and hundred-page bills, and centralizing device and expense information. Clients view both dashboard and detailed financial usage and other information through a user-friendly Web portal. Mobile Watch users are also given the option to outsource all of their device management needs.

Runzheimer International has partnered with Government Marketing & Procurement (GMP), a Virginia-based service-disabled, veteran-owned small business to offer Mobile Watch to federal government agencies through GMP's IT 70 contract.  Mobile Watch is listed under Special Item Number 132-52, Electronic Commerce and Subscription Services, on p.76 of GMP's product and service catalog.

"We are excited to offer our industry-leading mobile expense management services to government agencies," said Kraig Rodenbeck, Runzheimer's vice president of government services.  "With the ongoing proliferation of mobile devices taking place across the globe, mobile device expenses have become the number one virtual office expense. Our Mobile Watch solution provides customers a way to better manage their wireless carriers, devices and bills to enable cost savings, best-in-class functionality and service, and increased end-user satisfaction."

"We have worked closely with Runzheimer over the past 10 years to help bring their talents in employee mobility management to federal agencies," said Joe Austin, President of GMP. "Mobile Watch represents another leading-edge tool in our solution set that helps government agencies reduce costs while providing better mobile device service to their employees."

GSA follows a rigorous company and product qualification process before awarding a schedule contract.  Schedule award holders have proven they have valuable products and services to offer federal agencies at highly competitive prices.  States and localities can also purchase products and services including Mobile Watch from the federal IT 70 supply schedule.

About Runzheimer International

Founded in 1933, Runzheimer International serves 60 percent of the Fortune 500 and numerous government agencies. Recognized for providing innovative solutions relating to Total Employee Mobility®, Runzheimer is the global leader in workforce mobility programs including business vehicle, business travel, corporate aircraft, employee relocation and compensation, and virtual office.

About Government Marketing & Procurement

GMP has been a trusted provider of technology solutions for all levels of Government since 1999. With an extensive knowledge of the procurement process and an in depth understanding of our client's technologies, GMP is well positioned to provide Government buyers with a best of breed solution.

SOURCE Runzheimer International