ESRI
has released ArcPad 7.1.1 and ArcPad Application Builder
7.1.1, the latest versions of ESRI's mobile GIS software
for field mapping and data collection. Version 7.1.1 adds a
new object property called Satellites, as well as a StreetMap
Desktop Data Extractor utility that allows users to extract
data from the StreetMap Premium Tele Atlas North American dataset
that was first included with ArcPad 7.1. The ArcPad Application
Builder 7.1.1 update will be shipped automatically to customers
who are current on maintenance at no additional cost. Users
who have already purchased ArcPad 7.1 are eligible to download
a free upgrade to ArcPad 7.1.1. For more information, see esri.com.
MobiForms
has updated its drag-and-drop mobile development tool
of the same name to version 4.05. MobiForms now includes support
for wireless mobile access to MySQL databases, including Oracle,
Sybase, IBM DB2, SQLite, HSQLDB and MySQL. Or, for offline local
storage, MobiForms runs with a range of mobile databases. The
latest version also includes a free copy of the open-source
HSQLDB database for server, standalone or mobile database applications,
complementing the MobiForms Developer tool and the Mobiforms
runtime interpreter. Other new features include timers, SMTP
email and commands that dynamically change object attributes
at runtime like font colors and sizes. MobiForms MobiForms runs
on most platforms, including Tablet PC, Pocket PC, Windows CE,
Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Symbian and Palm. For more details,
see mobiforms.com.
Odyssey
Software announced its Athena Add-In for Microsoft System
Center Mobile Device Manager 2008. The Athena Add-In aims
to complement the features of Mobile Device Manager console
by adding over-the-air remote control, a variety of interactive
support tools, automated job scheduling, and enhanced device
asset information including detailed wireless network and phone
status. The Athena Add-In software also provides extended networking,
wireless and phone information, and remote control capabilities
optimized for wide area wireless networks. The Add-In is currently
in beta phase; to participate in the beta program, see odysseysoftware.com.
Replify
has announced general availability of its Reptor software-based
WAN optimization application. Server-side, Reptor sits on
the customer's preferred virtual appliance -- such as VMWare
or Microsoft Hyper-V -- and can be configured for the corporate
data centre or branch office. A Reptor client-side application
is installed on users’ PCs and mobile devices. The network
administrator gets a detailed picture of overall application
performance improvement through our Reptor Enterprise Manager.
Replify's server-side and client-side software is available
to download at replify.com
SYWARE
has released Visual CE 11, the latest version of its
Windows Mobile database development tool. The newest
version of Visual CE can now read and generate XML, allowing
Visual CE to easily exchange data with other databases, document
managers, desktop publishers, and programmers. Another major
new feature is the addition of forms launching via SMS. In addition
to being able to send SMS (text) messages, Visual CE forms can
now be launched by an incoming SMS message. This "push"
technology allows allows managers, administrators, as well as
other users to not only immediately notify the Visual CE user
of important events, but to also initiate timely actions in
response to them. There are several other new features, including
the ability to play WAV files and dial phone numbers. For more
information and pricing, see syware.com.
Visage
Mobile announced a version of its MobilityCentral devices
management software, as well as a separate verison just
for BlackBerry, which aims to be a complementary offering
to RIM's BlackBerry Enterprise Server. MobilityCentral is a
completely hosted applcation that requires no enterprise software
license or implementation; users pay a monthly subscription
service based on the number of mobile workers under management.
The software integrates with the major carriers and provides
electronic invoice processing on behalf of its customers. Some
of its features include employee self-service, manager dashboards,
inventory management, policy and compliance, and wireless expense
management. For more information, see visagemobile.com.
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