Dynamic Mobile Data Announces Mobile Server Wireless Solution for Enterprise and Internet Access.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1999-- Connects Mobile Workers to Enterprise Networks via the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network The name of the Mobitex network in the U.S. when BellSouth acquired all interest in RAM Mobile Data U.S. and formed BellSouth Wireless Data. See Mobitex. (SM) Dynamic Mobile Data Systems, Inc. (DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. ), a leading provider of wireless software development tools and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. , today announced the availability of a cost-effective and flexible software product that enables corporations to make their mission critical data, applications and processes available to remote and mobile users. The new product, known as the Mobile Server ("MS"), is a complete set of wireless drivers and controls for Microsoft(R) NT servers and wireless devices. With Mobile Server, corporate and standard off-the-shelf applications that use Open Database Connectivity See ODBC. (standard, database) Open DataBase Connectivity - (ODBC) A standard for accessing different database systems. There are interfaces for Visual Basic, Visual C++, SQL and the ODBC driver pack contains drivers for the Access, Paradox, dBase, Text, Excel and Btrieve (ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. ), Mail Application Interface (MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. ) and Winsock can be wirelessly enabled. 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. John Darienzo, 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 DMD, "When mobile workers have access to the same information in the field as they would in-house, they become more productive, make better decisions, and respond to emergencies with the appropriate sense of urgency. To our customers," he added, "this translates to additional revenues, better customer service and growth opportunities through the optimization of their workforces." Key strengths of Mobile Server are its support for the nationwide BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network and its ability to utilize the compact, easy to use RIMInter@ctive(tm)Pager 950. Using the software development tools included with Mobile Server and the RIM SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). , corporate and commercial developers can build custom user interfaces including edit fields, lists, dialogs, and menus that interact with those on the Mobile Server. Combined with the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network, the Mobile Server makes it possible to deploy applications that use the network receive, delivery and read acknowledgements between enterprise networks and theRIMInter@ctive Pager 950. "The Mobile Server solution when combined with the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network provides a fast and easy way for corporations to offer nationwide wireless access to critical information by their mobile workforce," said Tom Langan Tom Langan is an American television producer and writer. Positions Held Days of our Lives
A Software Developer's Kit See SDK. (SDK) is also included with C++ library files, Active X controls, documentation and technical support, so developers can create custom wireless applications. The SDK provides developers with a rapid development environment that supports connectivity to the Windows 95/98/NT/CE operating systems, as well as non-Microsoft integrated radio devices such as the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 950, the Palm OS, and other devices with integrated wireless modems. With the included ActiveX controls, all of the power and convenience of the Visual Basic programming environment can now be applied to wireless application development. The Mobile Server includes: -- Databases - access and update capabilities to ODBC compliant databases such as Oracle, 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. , 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) DB2, 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. Anywhere, and Microsoft Access. -- Internet - supports wireless browsing for palm and handheld computers that support Windows 95/98/NT and CE devices with a wireless modem. -- Wireless Devices - supports a Winsock like API on the RIM Inter@ctive Pager 950 and Palm devices. -- Terminal emulation - 3270, AS400, VAX's, and Telnet can now be wirelessly enabled. -- Mail - supports wireless access to Microsoft Outlook and any other mail package that supports MAPI interfaces. -- File Transfer - supports full file replication over wireless networks. About Dynamic Mobile Data, Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Somerset, NJ, Dynamic Mobile Data Systems, Inc. was established in 1994 to serve the wireless and mobile computing marketplace. DMD is a technology leader supporting both the wireless developer community and Fortune 2000 vertical industry clients. Their products are backed by over 100 man-years of wireless applications code. DMD's capabilities are enhanced by a top-tier professional service organization delivering custom tailored wireless and mobile computing solutions. The company's Web address is http://www.dynamicmobiledata.com About BellSouth Wireless Data BellSouth Wireless Data, L.P, headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., is an expert in providing proven wireless data communications solutions that eliminate the barriers between critical information and mobile users. The company, a winner of the prestigious Sears Innovation Source of the Year and Partners in Progress awards for 1997, delivers a competitive advantage and increases personal productivity for aggressive, innovative companies and individuals leveraging communications technologies to meet their strategic goals. BellSouth Wireless Data operates its wireless data service throughout the United States, covering more than 93 percent of the urban business population located in 266 metropolitan areas with a total population of 200 million people. BellSouth Wireless Data is a subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation, which provides telecommunications, wireless communications, cable and digital TV, directory advertising and publishing, and Internet and data services to nearly 34 million customers in 19 countries worldwide. E-mail: bellsouthwd.info@bellsouthwd.com. Web address: www.bellsouthwd.com. |
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