CTIA Wireless 2005 news roundup: enterprise software

- Gary Thayer, News Editor

CTIA Wireless, New Orleans, March 14-16, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- At this year's huge CTIA Wireless tradeshow, several companies announced improvements to their mobile software products for enterprises. A summarized list of announcements is below.

Product launches

Avocent's Mobile Solutions Group announced the latest version of SonicAdmin, its remote network management software that enables network administrators to securely manage networks via a smartphone, PDA, BlackBerry or other mobile device. Version 4.0 adds the ability to manage Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino servers. The software also integrates with third-party applications including TelAlert, NetIQ AppManager, Microsoft Exchange, RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and RSA SecurID. SonicAdmin 4.0 will be available in April and costs US $249 per managed server, $2,000 for a 10 pack, and $7,500 for 50.

Bluefire Security released updated versions of its mobile security software for Palm, Pocket PC and Windows Mobile devices: Bluefire Mobile Security Suite 3.5 and Bluefire Mobile Security VPN 2.0. Both products work across Wi-Fi, LAN, GSM and CDMA connections. More information.

BuddyStream Technologies anounced its new Instant Messaging and IM integration platform targeted at enterprises, wireless providers, and integrators. The platform connects to enterprise instant messaging applications including IBM Sametime, Novell, Microsoft Live Communication Server, Jabber, and WiredRed. Customers can choose from modules including BuddyStream, BuddyBots, BuddyAlerts, BuddyContent and BuddyMail.

eAgency Systems announced its web-based wireless CRM software caled Nice Office Universal Edition, which provides over-the-air wireless synchronization of sales and customer data as well email, calendar, and contacts for organizations using the RIM BlackBerry server. The software is also available in a 'dashboard-style' version that allows users to view production reports, monitor account status, track agent activity, and distribute leads. Besides being available directly from eAgency, the product will be available from Verizon, Nextel, T-Mobile, Cingular and Sprint.

JP Mobile announced the launch of SureWave Mobile Connect, a wireless e-mail subscription service that lets mobile device users receive Microsoft Outlook e-mail and personal information management (PIM) data from their corporate or ASP/ISP Exchange server. More information.

MapInfo announced the latest version of MapInfo MapX Mobile, its mapping software for Windows Mobile Pocket PC software developers that enables organizations to receive, view and analyze data wherever critical decisions are made-in the field and across the enterprise. Version 5.0 adds support for ECW imagery format, thematic mapping, object creation and processing. MapX Mobile v5.0 can be customized via standard development languages such as Embedded C++ and Microsoft .NET. Data created using MapX Mobile can be displayed with MapInfo's MapXtreme 2004 location-based development environment built on .NET.

Smartner announced the North American debut of its Always-On Mail suite of real-time e-mail applications, which enable users of Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Symbian smartphones to interoperate with e-mail, PIM and calendar functions of Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Domino. Besides being available from Smartner and through carriers, Always-On Mail will be shipped on select Nokia and Sony Ericsson handsets in North America. Smartner was recently sued by Visto, who is claiming patent infringement, but Smartner disputes the charges.

Product plans

Sybase says it will be extending support for the RIM BlackBerry wireless platform within its iAnywhere mobile product. iAnywhere allows mobile users to access enterprise applications and email. Sybase did not provide details on its plans. More information about Sybase and iAnywhere.

Partnership deals

Action Engine announced a deal with Microsoft to co-market its Action Engine Mobile Application Platform software to enterprises and educational/government institutions using the Microsoft BizTalk Server communications hub. The Action Engine platform allows enterprises to create customized mobile applications such as directories, maps and information contained within Microsoft Sharepoint, Web portal or SQL CRM data stores. The application packs can also include news, driving directions and restaurant finders. All information accessed by the applications can be updated over-the-air to the end user. More information about Action Engine.

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