XTND News re: SyncML
by: top_tier 2/28/00 11:08 am
Msg: 3363 of 3365
Extended Systems to Support SyncML Initiative
Company to support SyncML in future generation XTNDConnect data synchronization and management products
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2000-- Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND - news), a leading provider of mobile information management solutions, announced today that it will support the SyncML Initiative being driven by IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Inc., Psion and Starfish Software.
The SyncML Initiative is focused on developing and promoting an open industry specification for universal data synchronization of remote
data and personal information across multiple networks, platforms and devices.
Extended Systems has been providing server, desktop and Internet synchronization solutions since 1997. Because of Extended Systems'
success with these solutions and its experience in the global development of Bluetooth (RF), IrDA (infrared) and WAP (wireless application
protocol) standard specifications, the company will serve as a key contributor and promoter of the SyncML Initiative.
Extended Systems CEO and President Steve Simpson commented on the impact of the initiative, saying that it is important that the industry
create a protocol that will enable data management and synchronization over a variety of devices and databases.
``The SyncML Initiative validates the market segment we have been focused on for the past three years,' said Simpson. ``We have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer in this area, as proven by our strategic relationships with IBM, Microsoft, Ericsson and AnyDay.com, and we are pleased to be one of the first companies to support the SyncML standard.'
Simpson said that while SyncML will be included in future generation XTNDConnect data synchronization and management products, Extended Systems will continue to support standards for its current customers and technology partners. |
