- Compiled by Gary Thayer, MobileVillage Editor

MobileVillage, June 15, 2007

Centennial Software has announced support for Windows CE-based devices in its Centennial Discovery mobile asset management software. Audit information collected by the new client agents includes the devices' operating system, attached memory, hardware configuration, software installations and file types. Other additions to Centennial Discovery include support for Intel-based Mac computers, improved recognition of Layer 3 switches, and the ability to audit Win64-based machines. For more information, see centennial-software.com.

Grisoft has released a beta of AVG Mobile Security for Symbian UIQ 3.0-based mobile phones. It includes SMS antispam and anti-virus, together with 'advanced functions' such as comprehensive system settings for scan scheduling and creating whitelists. For details, see grisoft.com.

Miyowa announced that its MoveMessenger advertising platform for wireless operators that wish to serve ads on IM apps. According to the company, the MoveMessenger client interface can connect to all IM applications and provides advertising features via the Miyowa’s MoveAd Gateway. For details, see miyowa.com.

Pitney Bowes MapInfo released v 9.0 of MapInfo Professional, its flagship application for business mapping and analysis. New in version 9.0 is support for the Microsoft Windows Vista platform, enhanced database support, direct access to more data formats, and the ability to combine time and location-based analysis. For more information, see mipro.com.

SHAPE Services released a new version of its IM+ for Skype software for BlackBerry smartphones. IM+ for Skype Software by SHAPE Services is a mobile client for Skype Software. It enables voice and text communication with other Skype users as well as calling to landline or mobile connections. The software uses SkypeOut credits for calls to any number around the globe. For users of Skype Unlimited plan (US $29.95 per year) IM+ enables almost free calling from a BlackBerry smartphone to any PC with Skype or any landline/mobile number. All users need is a BlackBerry smartphone and IM+ for Skype Software installed. For more information, see shapeservices.com.

StyleTap has released an update of its StyleTap Platform Palm OS emulation software that runs Palm OS applications on Windows Mobile Pocket PCs and smartphones. StyleTap v1.1 adds support for barcode scanners found in industrial handhelds from Intermec and Motorola-Symbol. A 14-day trial download of the StyleTap Platform is available at styletap.com, and the software retails for about $50.

Syware released a version of its Visual CE database development software for Windows Mobile Smartphone devices without touchscreens, such as the Motorola Q and Samsung BlackJack. Besides Smartphone devices, Visual CE also allows companies to build applications for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone Edition. The Smartphone-supporting releases of Visual CE are free to most registered users of Visual CE 10.x. For details, see syware.com.