How is an AMS message sent?
An AMS message is encoded into a custom binary format and sent to the AMS gateway over HTTP.
How Much Data Does AMS Use?
As little as possible. AMS uses a binary protocol to transfer messages between the server gateway and the handset. Message size varies according to the size of the template i.e. more fields = more data used. To get a general indication of the size of a message for a particular template check the "Tools" section of the "Edit Template" page to see a size calculation. Note that this is purely an estimate and includes the following assumptions:
- Network overhead is 200 bytes for HTTP protocols and 52 bytes per packet transmission overhead. The HTTP overhead can vary between devices as different devices send different HTTP headers. Also dropped packets may cause retransmission of some data, for example when switching cell sites.
- The size calculation assumes the maximum string size for text fields and boxes. This can dramatically increase the size estimated for messages which allow large notes fields for example.
- The size calculation assumes 1 entry per list card.
In general a small template will be around 500 bytes whereas a larger template may be around 1300 bytes.
What Phones Does AMS Work On?
Currently AMS comes in two versions. A J2ME MIDP 2.0 CLDC 1.1 version primarily designed to run on Nokia S40 and S60 handsets and a BlackBerry native Java application designed to run on the Perl and Curve handsets. The J2ME version should also run on other handsets but may not be supported by Kinross. At this time there is no Windows Mobile version.
More information on Nokia Series 40 can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_40 and Series 60 here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_60.
_Android AMS runs on Android phones (2.2+) and tablets (3.0+) including the Motorola XOOM, Motorola Defy, Motorola Fire, HTC Sensation, HTC Wildfire S, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Tab.
BlackBerry AMS runs on BlackBerry devices with OS 4.5 and greater. This includes the Pearl, Curve, Bold, Torch and Storm models.
J2ME AMS is also available as a Java MIDP 2.0 CLDC 1.1. It should run on any J2ME device. Example devices include: Nokia Series 40 3rd edition (and greater) phones 6085, 6233, 6234, 6375i etc.; N Series (N70, N80, N81, N95, N96, N85 etc.); E Series (E61, E65, E90, E66, E63 etc.);
A current list of compatible devices can be found here: http://wiki.kinrossgroup.com/display/GUIDE/AMS+Compatible+Devices._
How Does AMS Integrate With External IT Systems?
There is a web service API which allows external systems to send and receive AMS messages. More information can be found here Web Service API - Deprecated 1.0 Version
How to Re-Route A Message?
If you need to re-route a message, this may be to receive any changes or if something went wrong the first time, you can click on the 
icon next to the message you want resent in the messages list.
Note that the messages list is located in the AMS web application at http://ams.kinrossgroup.com and you will need to login with your account details to access it. The account details for the web are not the same as for a phone.