Enterprise mobile software roundup: Jan. 30 - Feb. 10, 2006

- Gary Thayer, editor

Feb. 10, 2006 -- (MobileVillage) -- Here is roundup of noteworthy new or updated software for mobile business users.

DataMirror had released PointBase 5.4, the latest release of DataMirror's SQL92/99 JDBC-compliant Java relational database. DataMirror PointBase versions include: PointBase Embedded for server application development; PointBase Micro, a compact database written for use in handheld devices; and, Transformation Server for Mobile for synchronizing data between databases residing on mobile platforms and corporate back-end databases. PointBase integrates into Java development environments and application server tiers to help users build and deploy portable Web applications.

New in PointBase 5.4 for PointBase Embedded is Real-time Performance Monitoring, which lets dvelopers fine-tune the PointBase database and their applications using a graphical user interface that monitors cache, memory, input/output (IO) and other crucial performance indicators in real time. Also new is full support for CASE, NULLIF and COALESCE expressions in SQL queries, enabling developers to simplify complex SQL queries.

A new feature in PointBase 5.4, Micro version is unrestricted MIDP Storage Size. Unlike the limited capabilities of Record Management System (RMS) for local data storage, PointBase 5.4 can store an unlimited number of Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) records. Storage is limited solely to the size of the MIDP device.

For more information about PointBase, see datamirror.com. For quick information on other DataMirror and PointBase, see the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

DataViz has released an update to RoadSync, its Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync enabled client. RoadSync now supports select mobility features of Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) on Symbian OS. Based on the Exchange Server 2003 ActiveSync protocol licensed directly from Microsoft, RoadSync offers secure, wireless, direct push synchronization of corporate Outlook e-mail, attachments, calendar and contacts for non-Microsoft smartphones and mobile devices, including the popular Sony Ericsson P910 and Nokia 9300.

RoadSync for UIQ and Series 80 is available directly from DataViz for US $99.99 (dataviz.com). It is also available from international partners including Dangaard Telecom, UK Dealer EMCC, and Swedish distributor Datanät. DataViz will add support for Symbian OS based UIQ 3.0 and S60 3rd edition in future versions of RoadSync.

For information on other DataViz software, see the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

Symantec has released Symantec AntiVirus for Handhelds Corporate Edition 3.5, its virus protection software for wireless devices running on Palm OS, Microsoft Windows Mobile and Pocket PC platforms. The software aims to safeguard corporate assets and protects against the potential spread of malicious code downloaded from the Web, email or a Wi-Fi connection, or beamed via Bluetooth or infrared ports. Version 3.5 also enables customers using Symantec Client Security deployed with the Symantec System Center console to install a plug-in to manage configurations and policy enforcement over mobile devices. Support is now available for all Palm OS and Windows Mobile platforms, with the exception of Windows Smartphone.

Symantec AntiVirus for Handhelds Corporate Edition 3.5 is available as a license to enterprise customers. For more information see symantec.com.

StayinFront announced the latest release of StayinFront CRM Mobile, which can run as a standalone CRM application or augment an enterprise implementation of StayinFront CRM. Version 9.3 adds support for Windows Mobile 2005 and includes an improved user interface that is task driven and pen optimized. StayinFront Mobile provides configurable applications such as electronic signature capture for sample management and order processing. For more information, see stayinfront.com.

TenDigits Software has released a new version of its flagship product, MobileAccess, that is compatible with the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0. An extension to CRM, MobileAccess provides sales, service and management teams with instant access to their account information on their BlackBerry handheld. The software's new Resources function allows an organization to tie web services directly into the MobileAccess application. Standard web services that ship with the MobileAccess product include appointment preparation tools such as MSN for corporate news, weather and stock reports and Microsoft MapPoint support for mapping and routing information.

TenDigits sells the MobileAccess solution almost exclusively through their
partner channel. For more information, see tendigits.com.

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