PIM (Personal Information Manager/Management) - definition

Glossary

A whole range of software functions which organize personal information. A standard PIM suite includes a scheduler for events, address book for contacts and a to-do list. Email, text notes and/or voice notes, and alarms (reminders) may also be included. Some mobile phones allow PIM data to be synchronized (also automatically) with a PC and/or web-based PIM-service.