IBM Selects Starfish for Open Synchronization Technology in Enterprise Wireless Offering.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. & ARMONK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002 Provides Integrated SyncML-based Synchronization Between Enterprise PIM/Email and Mobile Devices Starfish and 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) today announced an agreement to integrate Starfish's TrueSync(R) synchronization technology based on the open SyncML standard, as part of IBM's WebSphere(R) Everyplace eve·ry·place adv. Informal Everywhere. Usage Note: The forms everyplace (or every place), anyplace (or any place), someplace (or some place), and no place Access enterprise wireless platform. The integration of TrueSync technology will allow WebSphere Everyplace Access corporate users to gain synchronized access to PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated and email data over currently available devices on any network and over time on virtually any device. As the number of pervasive devices such as PDAs, mobile phones and appliances -- each with its own unique characteristics -- increases, applications are challenged to support each device. WebSphere Everyplace Access with TrueSync technology makes it possible to support a wide range of access requirements for today's mobile users, by delivering customized mobile access to data and applications supporting both voice and visual data access that will isolate these device characteristics, as well as provide the capability to support users' unique information requirements The information needed to support a business or other activity. Systems analysts turn information requirements (the what and when) into functional specifications (the how) of an information system. . "We look forward to working with IBM to deliver open TrueSync technology powered solutions to IBM's global enterprise customers as part of their wireless enterprise solution," said Gregg Armstrong, 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 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. . "IBM and Starfish share a common vision to advance enterprise mobility, and our market-leading SyncML synchronization technology is highly complementary to the WebSphere platform." "WebSphere Everyplace Access is a natural extension to e-business," said Mike Rhodin, vice president of IBM's Pervasive Computing Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. Development. "As they did with the Web, enterprises are now looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to leverage their existing technology and data with the onslaught of pervasive computing devices in order to get to market quicker and move information around the organization more efficiently. Having a flexible, open infrastructure built on WebSphere Everyplace Access with Starfish software protects the assets customers already have in place and doesn't limit what they'll be able to do tomorrow." IBM selected the market-leading Starfish family of TrueSync SyncML technology for WebSphere Everyplace Access because of its clear advantages over competitive SyncML technologies; multi-platform availability, patented multi-point mobile data sync, and its ability to sync any data type, including PIM/email. As co-founding sponsors of The SyncML Initiative, Ltd., Starfish and IBM have led the charge for the advancement of open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced for mobile data synchronization. In addition to its synchronization features WebSphere(R) Everyplace Access is the cornerstone wireless enterprise technology platform, that provides users with links to back-end systems and related services, supports for multiple devices; multiple applications; intermittent, connected and disconnected modes; intelligent notification; security; device management; content adaptation and location based services. It can also be used to extend WebSphere Portal investments to mobile devices. These capabilities are delivered through the server and client components and supported with a toolkit and an integrated development environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment for mobilizing applications. WebSphere Everyplace Access allows customers to start with a single application like CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. , PIM and e-mail and scale as the enterprise needs define to multiple applications. About Starfish Starfish Software (www.starfish.com) offers mobile solution providers the smartest way to deploy end-to-end Managed Mobility(TM) solutions using its market-leading TrueSync(R) data synchronization, device management and Simplify(R) connectivity management platforms. Wireless carriers, device manufacturers and software infrastructure and application vendors rely on Starfish because of its proven technology, expertise and ability to deliver. Founded in 1994, Starfish is a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Motorola (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) and a founding sponsor of the SyncML Initiative. About IBM IBM is the world's leading e-business company offering a wide range of services, solutions and technologies that help businesses take full advantage of emerging innovation. IBM's pervasive computing and mobile Internet strategy is to extend e-business applications to the new class of connected client devices. This involves building, deploying and developing mobile applications by partnering with key players like QUALCOMM, Ericsson, Intel, Motorola, Nokia, RIM and Palm; developing groundbreaking initiatives to set open industry standards; and deploying a Business Innovation Services team with hundreds of wireless Consultants. IBM also makes chips for a wide range of devices from the world's most powerful computers to the smallest cell phones. IBM can be found on the Web at www.ibm.com. Note to Editors: TrueSync and Simplify are registered trademarks of Starfish Software, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Other trademarks belong to their respective registered owners. |
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