Palm device software for real estate.VISTAinfo took a major step in meeting the information needs of real estate professionals by introducing a free interface between VISTAinfo's On-Line Agent real estate productivity software and the Palm Computing platform See platform. . The interface - designed to simplify activity scheduling and contact management for increasingly mobile real estate agents - will be available in June from the VISTAinfo website. The interface can be downloaded, free of charge, by users of On-Line Agent version 3.0. "With real estate agents constantly on the move, Palm devices have become an essential tool in facilitating business," said Howard Latham, vice president of VISTAinfo's RE/Professional Group. "The On-Line Agent interface brings greater functionality to Palm devices by providing real estate agents with the power to manipulate specific database contacts and prioritize pri·or·i·tize v. pri·or·i·tized, pri·or·i·tiz·ing, pri·or·i·tiz·es Usage Problem v.tr. To arrange or deal with in order of importance. v.intr. information based on time sensitivity." VISTAinto will provide a two-way interface from On-Line Agent to existing Palm applications, including the "Address" and "Databook" functions. Using Palm's proprietary HotSync technology, agents will be able to download contact and schedule information from On-Line Agent to their Palm devices. In addition, changes to data on the Palm can be synced back to On-Line Agent. The interface will support the Palm III The Palm III was the first PDA in the Palm III lineup and is also Palm Computing's first handheld to support infrared file transfer and a Flash ROM capable operating system. The first Palm IIIs went on sale in 1998. , Palm V, and Palm VII The Palm VII product family consisted of two products, the Palm VII and the Palm VIIx Palm Pilots. These were produced by Palm, Inc., before it was split into PalmOne and PalmSource. They had antennas for wireless data communication on the Mobitex network under the now defunct Palm. organizers. In addition, the free interface will be included on the On-Line Agent disc shipped with all new orders. "With the new interface, VISTAinfo is providing another value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to real estate professionals who rely on Palm organizers," said JoAnn Forster, a real estate agent with Wimbash-Riteway Realtors in Miami. "On-Line Agent is a critical tool in my business, and the ability to download information while on the road will enable me to stay attentive at·ten·tive adj. 1. Giving care or attention; watchful: attentive to detail. 2. Marked by or offering devoted and assiduous attention to the pleasure or comfort of others. to clients' schedules." |
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