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Enterprise & Personal mobile software roundup: May 14 - 26,
2006
- Gary
Thayer, editor
DynoPlex
and SHAPE Services announced eLynx -- a communication
suite for BlackBerry devices. eLynx combines DynoPlex's graphical
e-mail client with PIM, attachment handling, call management features
and IM+, a single instant messaging client that supports all major
IM formats: Microsoft LCS, IBM Lotus Sametime, Reuters Messaging,
MSN, AOL, ICQ, Yahoo!, Google Talk and Jabber. DynoPlex
also announced localized versions of its eOffice productivity
suite for BlackBerry in French, Italian, German and Spanish.
For more details, see dynoplex.com. For
quick information on DynoPlex and eOffice, see the company's summary
page on MobileVillage.
MantraGroup
announced mobiVoIP, a Internet phone application for Palm OS
devices. MobiVoIP requires the Palm device to be able to connect
to the Internet through Bluetooth, WiFi (802.11), or EVDO. MobiVoIP
is offered as a monthly service with various calling plans designed
for North America and other countries. MantraGroup says it will
provide registered users with free software updates that can be
installed Over the Air directly from the device. For more information
or to download the software, see mobivoip.net.
MobiForms
-- the application development tool for Tablet PC, Pocket
PC, Windows CE, Windows Mobile, EPOC, Symbian and Palm -- is now
in version 3.0 and includes improved networking functionality.
Client-server mobile applications can be built using serial, USB,
Ethernet, Wi-Fi or mobile phone connections interfacing to back
office corporate applications like ERP and financials. Version
3.0's integrated MobiScript language includes file and data transfer
commands using any given IP address and port combination with
TCP/IP. Version 3.0 also includes a new image object type for
JPG and GIF file support. This latest release maintains existing
features such as signature capture, commands enabling bar coding,
connectivity to Oracle, Sybase and IBM DB2 databases, or simple
ASCII file access. For details, see mobiforms.com.
NCP Engineering
has added Windows Mobile 5.0 device support to its mobile IPsec
Virtual Private Network (VPN) client. Secure Entry CE Client
is compatible with VPN gateways from several manufacturers, and
provides end-to-end security even from public hotspots, according
to the company. The software automatically reconnects in the event
of interruption during data transfer, according to NCP. For push
email services, a special connection mode ensures automatic re-establishment
of the VPN tunnel to the central VPN gateway.
CE Client also includes support of various authentication processes
such as one-time password processes (OTP tokens) and certificate-based
processes (soft certificates, multimedia card) for setting up
secure VPN connections. An integrated Personal Firewall is also
included. A full 30-day evaluation version of Entry CE Client
can be downloaded at www.ncp.de.
Phonified
released version 2 of Phonified Mail[E] for Nokia S60,
an application that communicates Microsoft Exchange Server and
allows individuals to access their corporate email from their
cell phones. Mail[E] can be downloaded for $20 at phonified.com
ProtectStar
has released its ProtectStar Mobile Firewall software for
Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, handhelds and smartphones. Optimized
for GPRS and UMTS networks, ProtectStar says Mobile Firewall provides
IP filters for Wi-Fi, UMTS, GPRS, Bluetooth, and USB, protecting
mobile appliances in two directions: a filter package monitors
both sent and received data. The entire TCP/IP traffic between
the computer and the Internet is thus under permanent surveillance,
according to the company. For details and a 10-day download test
version, see protectstar.com.
Standard
Register announced a pre-release of its ExpeData digital
signature toolkit for BlackBerry, offered to BlackBerry Independent
Software Vendors for integration into their BlackBerry-based applications.
ExpeData can be used with Bluetooth pens. For details, see standardregister.com.
SyncData
released version 3 of its SyncExpress synchronization software
that integrates with ActiveSync. . The new version adds support
for Windows Mobile 5, improved filters for Contacts synchronization
and a new Outlook Express Inbox: users can now synchronize an
Exchange account and Outlook Express at the same time, or Outlook
Express on a PC and Outlook on a second PC. SyncExpress is available
for $18 at www.syncdata.it.
Trend
Micro announced Email Security Services, a hosted email
protection service targeted at small and medium businesses.
The service offers reports on threats blocked, content filtering
settings, policy management options, and a mail tracking tool
that allows the administrator to quickly locate and determine
the status of any message received by the system. Customers
can choose from three levels: the basic Anti-Spam Service; a Basic
Email Security Service that provides additional security against
spam, viruses and malicious code; and an Extended Email Security
Service that adds content filtering and policy management for
message compliance through a remote console. For resellers, a
special management console is available that enables them to manage
their customers' messaging security on their behalf. For pricing
details, see trendmicro.com. For quick information on Trend Micro,
see the company's summary
page on MobileVillage.
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