Extended Systems, Microsoft Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Windows-Powered Pocket PC-based Enterprise Solutions in France
Wednesday September 6, 6:36 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
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LEVALLOIS-PERRET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2000--
In an effort to address often neglected PDA TCO issues, Microsoft and
Extended Systems will deliver advanced server-based solutions for
Microsoft Windows-powered Pocket PCs that improve synchronization, management, security and remote software distribution.
Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND - news), provider of XTNDConnect Server data synchronization and management solutions, and Microsoft Corp., creators of the Pocket PC platform, have announced a collaboration to provide corporate customers with a wider choice of secure PDA synchronization and management solutions which will optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
With Microsoft® Windows®-powered Pocket PCs and XTNDConnect Server, mobile workers will now have direct access to enterprise data, wherever they are and whenever they need it. Moreover, system administrators will have the management and deployment tools required to efficiently manage Pocket PC devices and the strategic corporate data residing on them. XTNDConnect Server provides direct and secured access to Microsoft Exchange Servers and ODBC databases such as Microsoft SQL Server(TM). The remote management tools are integrated into the Microsoft Management Console to build a full management solution particularly recommended for use with the new Microsoft BackOffice® family and Windows 2000 operating system.
Enterprise Connectivity
Pocket PC systems include the standard CompactFlash (CF) technology (extension connector), and it is no longer necessary to use a PC connected docking station to connect to the network. Mobile workers are free to choose the fastest connection: wireless (GSM/GPRS, 802.11), 56Kbps cable modem or Ethernet link. Moreover, CF components represent a solid investment for companies, as they use standardized technologies and are available for use with other devices or PCs with PCMCIA ports.
About XTNDConnect Server
The use of mobile PDAs requires advanced management and remote synchronization tools. XTNDConnect Server provides IT managers with a full solution for optimized management and synchronization of Pocket PC devices in their company
Key Features of XTNDConnect Server
Synchronization. XTNDConnect Server synchronizes e-mail, contacts, calendars, tasks and custom data between mobile devices and Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and ODBC-compliant database servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and Extended Systems' Advantage Database Server.
Supported platforms. XTNDConnect Server can be used with Microsoft Windows-powered Pocket PCs and Handheld PCs, Palm Computing devices and EPOC-based smartphones and communicators.
Security. Certicom encryption ensures secure data transfer between enterprise applications and mobile devices.
Management tools. Backup/restore, installation, configuration and reporting capabilities make managing mobile devices easier. With the Microsoft Management Console plug-in, administrators can manage their server remotely.
Application deployment. Setup wizards and the built-in Visual Basic® Scripting Edition (VBScript) reduce the time for installation and configuration and enable custom application development for server-based applications. |
