Cutting Edge Software and Aether Software Team to Offer Handheld Computing Solutions for the Enterprise.Business Editors & Technology Writers DALLAS and VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2000 Partnership Facilitates Development of Innovative Mobile Applications for Enterprise Users Cutting Edge Software and Aether aether: see ether, in physics and astronomy. Aether god of whole atmosphere. [Gk. Myth.: Jobes, 42] See : Air Software, a division of Aether Systems (Nasdaq:AETH), two leading software developers for mobile professionals and enterprises, announced today the development of a conduit conduit /con·du·it/ (kon´doo-it) channel. ileal conduit the surgical anastomosis of the ureters to one end of a detached segment of ileum, the other end being used to form a stoma on the between Cutting Edge's Quicksheet(TM) handheld spreadsheet spreadsheet Computer software that allows the user to enter columns and rows of numbers in a ledgerlike format. Any cell of the ledger may contain either data or a formula that describes the value that should be inserted therein based on the values in other cells. application and Aether Software's ScoutSync(TM), a powerful tool for connecting a company's network server with its mobile workforce. The conduit will enable mobile professionals to wirelessly synchronize See synchronization. data to and from a network server directly into Quicksheet spreadsheets The following is a list of spreadsheets. Freeware/open source software Online spreadsheets
The Quicksheet-ScoutSync conduit, which is included as part of Quicksheet 5.0 which was released May 1, 2000, provides enterprises a tremendous level of flexibility to develop innovative solutions. For example, with Quicksheet 5.0 installed on Palm OS handhelds, combined with Quicksheet's ActiveX/COM objects and the ScoutSync conduit, it is possible to synchronize directly with any ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. database from a Palm OS handheld. The conduit opens up a new realm of possibilities for in-house IT staff, as well as VARs, consultants and IT systems integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. , to develop custom solutions for their enterprise clients, including sales force automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. , customer relationship management and inventory/asset control. To demonstrate the potential benefits the Quicksheet/ScoutSync conduit has for numerous vertical markets, Cutting Edge and Aether Software will co-develop a series of demonstration applications. One such application will be an Executive Information System, which will wirelessly deliver an instant sales report into a Palm user's Quicksheet application with data generated from a SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. database application. "The immediate power and potential impact that this combination delivers to enterprise users of handhelds is phenomenal," said Jeff Musa, president of Cutting Edge Software, Inc. "For the first time, a wide range of custom solutions can be implemented for handhelds that synchronize at the server level and can be delivered effortlessly ef·fort·less adj. Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy. ef  fort·less·ly adv. , wirelessly, and in a familiar spreadsheet
format."
"Quicksheet has been the spreadsheet of choice for mobile users within a corporate enterprise, while ScoutSync has emerged as the industry standard for connecting mobile professionals to their enterprise network," says Tom McDonough, senior vice president, worldwide sales, Aether Software. "Combining the power of these two software products and giving corporations the ability to develop custom solutions are major steps toward the goal of fully empowering the mobile workforce." As part of the agreement, the two companies plan to cooperate on a wide range of sales and marketing efforts, including seminars, Web site links, co-marketing pieces and joint sales calls. About Cutting Edge Software, Inc. Cutting Edge Software, Inc. develops, markets and supports business and productivity software solutions for the mobile professional and enterprise, including spreadsheet, charting, and document reading/editing software. The company also has technology that enables these applications to be used for diverse, customized handheld and wireless solutions. For more information about Cutting Edge Software, visit www.cesinc.com or call 800/991-7360. International inquiries should call 214/956-9806. About Aether Software Aether Software, a division of Aether Systems (Nasdaq:AETH), offers a new generation of software solutions that extend the accessibility of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. via wireless devices. Its ScoutWare(TM) family of products, along with the new addition of Aether Intelligent Messaging An earlier messaging system from Banyan Systems that ran on NetWare and VINES servers and incorporated Banyan's popular Streettalk directory service. It included a basic mail program, which could be upgraded to the more advanced BeyondMail system. See ePresence. (AIM), creates the infrastructure to deliver vital corporate information to anyone, at any time, anywhere and to any device. ScoutWare solutions today are assisting organizations worldwide in the healthcare, retail, financial, government, and other industry sectors, creating real solutions that embrace the future of enterprise computing. For more information, please visit www.aethersoftware.com. |
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