Enterprise mobile software roundup: Jan. 3-12, 2006

- Gary Thayer, Editor

Jan. 12, 2006 -- (MobileVillage) -- Here is roundup to-date of noteworthy new or updated software for mobile business users.

Amodat Technologies released version 7.0 of its Mobile Desktop suite of mobile workforce applications. Version 7.0 also includes upgraded technology support and added modules to Amodat's mobile CRM, sales and field service applications. Specific new features include: faster download synchronization, a customization wizard, database field mapping tool, Windows Mobile 5.0 support, landscape screen view option.

For administrators, version 7.0 also includes a mobile worker route planning add-on. Mobile users can now schedule service calls and activities for another person. The mobile sales application now includes a list of last sales prices with reference documents, such as invoices, sale dates, quantities, discounts and prices; as well as a new Photo Album feature that allows sales reps to show images of their products.

Amodat also introduced a new warehouse application that consists of four modules: a Goods Receipt module that lists PO or A/P Invoice based on a purchase order; a Show Room modle that lets users create orders directly from the show room with a barcode-integrated PDA; an Order Validation module that lets users create a delivery note or invoice based on an order; and Inventory Count module for use with a barcode-integrated PDA.

For more information, see amodat.com.

Idokorro Mobile has released version 3.1 of its Mobile Admin remote server administration software. New features include enhanced Oracle administration, all-new Citrix administration, customizable security, RSA administration enhancements, and other feature additions for Active Directory, SQL Server, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Novell and Windows administration.

Idokorro also now allows access to Mobile Admin 3.1 through a web interface so that administrators can access and manage their networks from any desktop or laptop that has an Internet connection.

Mobile Admin offers the ability to perform a full range of network management functions from a wireless handheld device, including managing Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, as well as IBM Lotus Domino, Novell, Oracle, and Citrix servers. It supports most BlackBerry, Nokia, Smartphones, Pocket PC and Palm devices.

For more information, see idokorro.com or the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

MobileDataforce announced version 3.0 of its PointSync software suite for developing and operating end-to-end mobile software applications on handheld computers that synchronize with in-house enterprise database applications.

PointSync 3.0 is a graphics-rich development environment that enables users to develop end-to-end mobile applications with minimal coding. Over 130 pre-built functions are packaged in PointSync. Programmer object models can be viewed graphically, and developers can also view applications in XML.

PointSync lets database application administrators create a mobile client that can be used on handheld computers, and synchronized with existing database applications. Typical applications include work order management, inspections, route and delivery, field sales, and asset management.

For more information, see mobiledataforce.com or the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

MobiForms has released version 2.21 of its MobiForms rapid application development (RAD) developer tool for mobile applications on Windows CE, Pocket PC, EPOC/Symbian and Palm. Version 2.21 adds signature capture and sketching capabilities, plus additional commands in the simple MobiScript language such as if, end if and loops. The new version also has improved support for Oracle and Sybase databases. Alternatively, with no database installed MobiForms can be programmed to read or write to any ASCII file format instead. For more information, see mobiforms.com.

SolutionPlanet released version 4.5 of its "mail-e-on-air" mobile email software solution for IBM Lotus Domino 7. For end users, the new version has a more configurable start page so that users can select the information of most interest as they access their mail file. The new version also provides more information about e-mails -- for example showing if en e-mail has been replied to or forwarded.

For administrators, version 4.5 also promises improved security via configurable restricted access to certain areas of the mail-file. To increase speed and to minimise the use of bandwidth, images can now be automatically down-sized before they are sent to the mobile device.

Version 4.5 of mail-e-on-air supports Lotus Domino 7 and all servers in version 6.x. The software is available for download from http://mail-e-on-air.com. Existing mail-e-on-air users can upgrade for free.

Susteen announced its DataPilot Secure View cell phone software that allows law enforcement, corporate security, and computer forensics consultants to acquire valuable contact information from seized mobile phones. DataPilot Secure View is compatible with Microsoft Windows and sells for US $645. For more information, see datapilot.com.

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