DataMirror Joins SyncML Initiative To Develop World's First Universal Synchronization Standard for Wireless And Mobile Devices.Business Editors TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2000 DataMirror To Help Pioneer Consistent Information Synchronization Across Multiple Devices And Networks DataMirror Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : DMC DMC Devil May Cry (video game) DMC Detroit Medical Center DMC Darryl McDaniels (rapper) DMC Destination Management Company DMC Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, TX) .), a leading provider of business data integration software, announced today that it has been inducted into the SyncML Initiative. DataMirror joins several industry leaders as a supporter in the development of an industry-wide wireless and mobile 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. protocol, called SyncML. Founded by IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Lotus, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Inc., Psion and Starfish Software Starfish was founded in 1994 by Philippe Kahn, best known for his invention of the camera phone and his most recent company Fullpower Technologies. The founding vision of Starfish was global synchronization and integration of wireless and wireline devices, which translated with the , the SyncML Initiative will develop and promote a new open industry specification to allow synchronization of remote data and personal information consistent across multiple networks and devices. The SyncML Initiative hopes to release an open protocol for data synchronization by mid 2000. The SyncML specification will enable the creation of interoperable wireless and wireline data synchronization products across corporate servers, Web servers, computers, laptops, PDAs, handheld computers, mobile phones and other mobile devices, regardless of platform or manufacturer. As a SyncML supporter, DataMirror will work to pioneer the development, introduction and adoption of this initiative industry wide. "With the phenomenal growth of wireless and mobile devices such as PDAs, handheld computers and mobile smart-phones, the need for synchronizing remote data and personal information across multiple networks and devices has never been greater," said Nigel Stokes, Chairman, President and 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 DataMirror Corporation. "DataMirror has long advocated an open solution that supports seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. and synchronization of both wired and wireless data. We are pleased to join this important initiative to make it easy for users to synchronize their mobile devices and wireless data with corporate servers and other data centers." About SyncML Founded by IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Inc., Psion and Starfish Software, the SyncML Initiative develops and promotes an open industry specification for universal data synchronization of remote data and personal information across multiple networks, platforms and devices. The SyncML Initiative is open for participation to a wide range of industries including device manufacturers, synchronization vendors, service providers and application developers. Companies interested in joining are encouraged to contact the SyncML Initiative today to become part of the team and deliver the SyncML specification available later this year. For more information on The SyncML Initiative, how to join the SyncML, details of technical specifications and more, visit http://www.syncml.org. About DataMirror Corporation DataMirror is a leading provider of business data integration software. The Company's products keep corporate data integrated throughout the enterprise and across the Internet. Our solutions provide the underlying infrastructure required to integrate e-business applications with operational and legacy systems. DataMirror software gives companies the ability to ensure that data is distributed, available, effectively managed and accessible anywhere in the world in real-time. DataMirror's broad cross-platform vision is designed to ensure an open systems infrastructure. DataMirror software integrates data among multiple databases including DB2, Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. , Oracle and Sybase across OS/390, OS/400, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Linux and Microsoft Windows NT platforms. More than 900 customers have chosen DataMirror software to integrate their business critical data and applications. Founded in 1993, DataMirror is a worldwide company with distribution in more than 30 countries. DataMirror has corporate headquarters in Toronto, Canada and offices throughout North America and Europe. DataMirror is a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (TSE:DMC). For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.datamirror.com . Copyright (c) 2000 DataMirror Corporation. All rights reserved. DataMirror and Transformation Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of DataMirror Corporation. 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