NCP Engineering has released its simply-named "NCP Secure Entry Client" network access application, which provides Symbian OS mobile phone users with secure access to VPN gateways from different manufacturers. The IPSec VPN client integrates data encryption, a dynamic personal firewall, "Friendly Net Detection," and one-time password token and certificate support through a public key infrastructure. For more information or a 30-day trial version, see ncp-e.com.

Zeacom has released ZCC 5.1, the latest version of its Zeacom Communications Center Unified Communications Suite. ZCC 5.1 also includes updates to ZCC Executive Mobile, which provides mobile access to a single mailbox, presence profiles, and directory on Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices, or on any web-enabled device via ZCC's web portal. ZCC 5.1 integrates with Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes, and can automatically adjust voice mailbox greetings based on calendar appointments, as well as with instant messaging platforms such as with Skype, MSN Messenger, Windows Messenger, and Live Messenger. For more details, see zeacom.com.

Rove has updated its Mobile Admin network administration software, which allows unified management of all IT systems from a handheld device or computer. Mobile Admin 4.1 now includes Mobile SSH, which offers full UNIX connectivity via SSH or telnet, and adds Mobile Desktop, which allows administrators to view their Windows environment exactly as it is appears on the screen of their desktop or laptop. For more information, see rovemobile.com.

Development & Device Management

Sybase iAnywhere has released version 11.5 of its PowerBuilder 4GL rapid application development (RAD) platform -- which includes its PocketBuilder mobile development tool . Sybase is also releasing version 11 of its SQL Anywhere database and synchronization software, which adds new developer features, as well as a new Web Edition targeting Web 2.0 and Rich Internet Applications. Other standard SQL Anywhere features include embedded full-text search, parallel sorting, support for BlackBerry and other devices, MySQL, and background data synchronization.

Sybase iAnywhere has updated its Afaria device management and security software to version 6.0. The latest version of Afaria, a component of the Sybase Information Anywhere Suite, includes a new relay server architecture for data synchronization and mobile device management functions, as well as new mobile device port controls. Other new features include policy-based device management capability, support for Open Mobile Alliance Client Provisioning, and a local password recovery feature.

Sybase also announced its Unwired Platform, scheduled for release in Q4 2008. To learn more about Afaria, SQL Anywhere, and other Sybase products, see ianywhere.com, or visit the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

Absolute Software is adding GPS tracking to its Computrace mobile asset management software. This will allow IT managers to track computers GPS-enabled laptops in the field to within 33 feet. IT managers can also view location reports using Google Maps technology. If a computer equipped with Computrace is reported stolen, Computrace sends a silent signal to Absolute's Monitoring Center, which then works with local law enforcement to recover the computer. For more details, see absolute.com.

Dexterra has added two-factor mobile security technology, powered by VeriSign's Unified Authentication Service, to the latest release of its Dexterra Concert mobile development and field service platform. Dexterra Concert supports most major mobile platforms. For details, see dexterra.com.

Zenprise has released Zenprise MobileManager version 4.0 for BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers. Version 4.0 gives organizations running Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Windows Server 2008 Active Directory an end-to-end view of the BlackBerry messaging environment, and also provides native support of Windows Server 2003 x64. Pricing for Zenprise starts at $35 per user for 1000 users. For info, see zenprise.com.