Centura Software Unveils Mobile Enterprise Application Platform at PalmSource.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PalmSource Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. Convention Center, booth no. 137SB & 138SB SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2000 -- Synchronization and Transparent Reconnect Features Enable Seamless Data Access for an Empowered Mobile Workforce, as Realized With Launch Customer, Powerlan -- Centura(R) Software Corp. (Nasdaq:CNTR CNTR Center CNTR Container CNTR Control CNTR Counter ), a leading global provider of solutions that mobilize the enterprise, announced today the newest version of its revolutionary Mobile Application Platform (eSNAPP 3.0) that adapts to the mobile needs of the enterprise. Whether users are always connected or occasionally connected, Centura's Mobile Application Platform (MAP) will enable mobile users to access enterprise data and applications needed for their particular requirements, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , or SFA See sales force automation. SFA - Sales Force Automation . The platform's new synchronization and transparent reconnect features, coupled with its secure real-time access capabilities, provide a comprehensive mobile platform to extend critical enterprise data and applications running on any device. This latest version of Centura's MAP provides a unique solution that combines the benefits of the real-time and synchronization computing models to ensure that critical enterprise information is always at the tip of the mobile worker's fingers. The new platform builds upon the powerful capabilities of previous versions which include programmable messaging services, security, COM/DCOM support and support for multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , to increase workflow efficiency and improve operations management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. . The advantages that Centura brings to the mobile enterprise have been realized at Powerlan, Australia's largest public IT services company and leading supplier of end-to-end IT&T services throughout the Asia Pacific. After in-depth market research, Powerlan, with 34 offices in eight countries around the world, selected Centura as the preferred solution to mobilize Powerlan's internal CRM application. By integrating Centura's MAP solution, Powerlan will be able to extend the enterprise to all points of the organization that directly interact with customers and execute business transactions. "Centura has demonstrated that it is a clear leader in the mobile application arena," said Theo Baker, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Powerlan. "When we decided that we needed to securely extend our internal CRM capabilities to our mobile workforce, we knew that Centura would be able to provide us with an unparalleled solution." Mobile Application Platform New Feature Highlights Database Synchronization Real-time access to databases and enterprise applications ensures that mobile workers have access to the most current information. However, when a wireless connection is unavailable or drops out, mobile workers need access to synchronized local data to continue doing business. To meet this requirement, Centura incorporated iMobile Data Synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. from Synchrologic, the leader in synchronizing Business Data Anywhere. iMobile Data Synchronization provides a high level of reliability, ensuring that mobile workers don't lose data and are able to continue working, even if the wireless connection is lost. Mobile workers may also choose to work offline, storing data locally. Users have the flexibility to specify if data sets should be stored locally, sent directly to the mobile application server, or synchronized from the local datastore to the backend database. When they establish a connection, synchronization lets users connect with the backend database server through Centura's mobile application platform server. "We are pleased that Centura has chosen to incorporate our technology to help ensure mobile device users have anywhere access to the vital business data they need to be effective," said Bill Jones, vice president of product management and marketing of Synchrologic. "Our data sync technology is the ideal complement to Centura's powerful real-time access capabilities." Local Datastore Centura's datastore is the local database that Centura's Mobile Application Platform utilizes for offline data storage and management. The local datastore implements a limited SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. processor that is accessed through the existing Mobile Application Platform API. This capability allows mobile application robustness enabling information usage for both enterprise connected and disconnected operations. Transparent Reconnection The Mobile Application Platform can detect a lost connection with the application server and can automatically re-establish the connection as soon as communication is possible. This seamless complementary function allows the mobile worker to continue working without disruption during drop off and reconnection events as well as preventing restarts during synchronization operations. "Our mobile platform's combination of real-time functionality with transparent reconnect and synchronization capabilities enables our customers to optimize their existing enterprise information assets," said Scott Broomfield, chairman and CEO of Centura Software. "Together with our partners, we are fulfilling a very real demand for complete mobile enterprise management solutions." Pricing and Availability Centura's Mobile Application Platform includes a one-time payment for the server license, updates on new product versions/releases, support and customization. Pricing starts at $50,000 for up to 25 users and increases incrementally according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the number of users. The Beta version A pre-shipping release of hardware or software that has gone through alpha test. A beta version of software is supposed to be very close to the final product, but, in practice, it is more a way of getting users to test the software in the first place under real conditions. is available immediately with a final version in April 2001. About the Companies Powerlan Powerlan is an independent global IT services organization providing comprehensive solutions for business technology questions, catering to multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. including mainframe, midrange or PC. Its services include enterprise business planning to systems development, implementation, training, contract management and IT recruitment. Established in 1992, Powerlan has 34 offices in eight countries and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Australia's major securities market, formed when the six state stock exchanges (Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney stock exchanges) were merged in 1987. (ASX ASX See: Australian Stock Exchange code:PWR PWR pressurized-water reactor Noun 1. PWR - a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine pressurized water reactor ). Further information is available at www.powerlan.com.au. Synchrologic Synchrologic is the leading developer of Internet-based mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings software for the enterprise, enabling corporations to more efficiently support their mobile users. The Synchrologic iMobile Suite works with all popular mobile computing devices -- laptops and handhelds -- based on Windows 95/98/2000/NT, Palm OS, and Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. . Synchrologic's mobile technologies are deployed to thousands of mobile users of custom-built field sales, field service and other mobile applications and are licensed by a number of leading application vendors, such as JD Edwards See J.D. Edwards. and Vantive. iMobile Suite features: iMobile File Distribution, offering reliable, cost-effective and fast file distribution and collection from mobile users; iMobile Data Synchronization, providing quick synchronization to the latest corporate information; and iMobile Software Distribution, offering automated and centralized management and distribution of mobile software applications. The company's RealSync Server provides handheld enterprise connectivity and basic data synchronization. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the company at 888-345-SYNC, via the Internet at info@synchrologic.com or by visiting www.synchrologic.com. Centura Software Corp. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., Centura is a leading global provider of solutions that mobilize the enterprise. The company's suite of integrated mobile enterprise products enables secure, real-time business across an array of devices. Developers and IT decision makers worldwide have relied on Centura's rich and innovative technology offerings and its world-class professional services since 1984. The company integrates its solutions in various business systems worldwide including healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and financial industries for customers such as ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. , Merck, Xerox, Hewlett-Packard, Deutsche Bank and Southern Company. Centura has 19 offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . For more information about Centura, visit http://www.centurasoft.com. Note to Editors: Centura, the Centura logo and all Centura products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Centura Software Corporation, or are trademarks and/or registered trademarks exclusively licensed to and used by Centura Software Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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