Extreme Logic Supports Microsoft's Pocket PC Launch.Business Editors & Technology Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000 Extreme Logic (formerly Omni Technology Centers), a leading provider of e-business consulting services and 1999 Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP MCSP Microsoft Certified Solution Provider MCSP Merlin Capability Sustainment Plus MCSP Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (UK) MCSP melanoma chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan MCSP Master Certified Sales Professional ) Southeast Partner of the Year, staunchly supports the launch of the highly anticipated Windows-powered Pocket PC. Having worked extensively with the 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 Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. platform, Extreme Logic, in their role as a MCSP, is excited about developing custom solutions for Pocket PCs. Extreme Logic believes that the Pocket PC, as a next generation handheld device, succeeds in delivering a compelling platform from both technology and business perspectives. Microsoft designed the Pocket PC to allow users to do more than organize their data--the device also expands the functionality and usage of today's personal digital assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ). It places the power of the PC in owners' pockets, providing freedom to manage work and life at anytime, anyplace. Extreme Logic helps develop service and support expertise for Microsoft on products and technologies and is very excited to be a preferred solution provider for the Pocket PC platform. 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. Extreme Logic's Chief Technology Officer, Keith Landers, "The Pocket PC will definitely become part of our focus. We are very excited about this launch of a valuable, versatile product." "Extreme Logic has consistently delivered mobile solutions using the Microsoft platform," said Vidur Luthra, product manager in the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Its strength lies in its ability to integrate the mobile application with a client's back-end system. This gives the customer a well-rounded solution and includes 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 as an integral part of the Windows DNA (Distributed InterNet Architecture) An umbrella term for Microsoft's enterprise network architecture built into Windows 2000. It includes all the following components that collectively provide a Web-enabled infrastructure for an organization. enterprise platform." Technology From a technology perspective, this new product furthers Microsoft's strength in integration of platforms and products. With built in multimedia capabilities and more powerful display technology, Extreme Logic believes that its developers have endless possibilities for creating applications on the Pocket PC. The key to the Pocket PC market is integration with back end tools. Simon Donovan, who heads Extreme Logic's New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Regional Office adds, "The power of our mobile applications is in their ability to integrate with our clients' intranet, extranet and back end systems. Pocket PC is a natural fit with tools such as Microsoft Transaction Server A TP monitor for Windows NT servers from Microsoft that supports transaction-based applications on LANs, the Internet and intranets. It also serves as the infrastructure for a multi-tier system. It is used in the middle tier between the client and the database server. (MTS (1) See Microsoft Transaction Server. (2) (Modular TV System) The stereo channel added to the NTSC standard, which includes the SAP audio channel for special use. 1. MTS - Message Transport System. 2. ), Microsoft Message Queue Server Messaging middleware for Windows NT from Microsoft. Code named Falcon, and abbreviated MSMQ, it allows programs to send messages to other programs. It can be used to queue up transactions in a transaction processing system, for example. (MSMQ See Microsoft Message Queue Server. ) and SQL Server 7.0. Therefore, our clients' mobile applications become an integral part of the solution." He sums up that, "From a technology perspective, Pocket PC is the most compelling platform for development of mobile solutions." Business From a business perspective, Microsoft is ensuring that Pocket PC users have a full range of services. With pocket versions of Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer included on the device, users can access needed applications and services central to business operation. If a custom application is needed, Pocket PC offers an easy development platform on which to build. With today's mobile business environment, the Pocket PC offers answers to keeping up with business demands. About Extreme Logic Extreme Logic (www.extremelogic.com) is an e-business consultancy, building and delivering innovative solutions that enable its customers to gain maximum benefit from the Internet, and technical education leader. Leveraging its people, processes and technology assets, Extreme Logic helps companies define and implement e-business solutions in extremely short time frames. Extreme Logic's practice areas include: business-to-business, business-to-consumer, knowledge management, workflow and collaboration, enterprise architecture and scaleable enterprise systems. All solutions are designed to be easily maintained and scale as an organization grows. Extreme Logic is recognized as the 1999 Microsoft Southeast District MCSP Partner of the Year and the 1999 Georgia CTEC CTEC Course and Teacher Evaluation Council (Northwestern University, Office of the Register) CTEC Certified Technical Education Center CTEC Certified Technical Education Center (Microsoft) Partner of the Year. Headquartered in Atlanta, Extreme Logic has regional offices located in New York, Houston, Washington/Baltimore, Chattanooga and Charlotte/Winston-Salem/High Point/Greensboro. About Pocket PC Windows-powered Pocket PCs, the next-generation PDAs from Microsoft and its partners, offer customers the best way to connect to their most essential information while away from their desk, yet are versatile enough to satisfy the personal needs of today's busy mobile lifestyle. Pocket PCs already include a broad range of native business, personal productivity, and entertainment applications, yet can easily be expanded to adapt to each customer's changing needs through a continually growing number of industry standard hardware and software expansion options. |
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