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News
Issue #2001 - 14
(Apr. 2001)
(Updated
April 4, 2001)
TECHNOLOGY
Symbian and IBM Deliver Wireless Enterprise Solution
IBM and Symbian have unveiled the
first results of their year-long development partnership, the new software
will extend e-business applications to Symbian-enabled smartphones, such as
Ericsson’s future communicator devices and the Nokia 9210 Communicator.
Components of the IBM/Symbian platform will include the following:
- Mobile device management from Tivoli Systems
enables automatic
configuration of device software and services and manages software
downloads and installation
- Lotus’ Mobile Notes
allows Lotus Domino collaborative
applications to run locally on a smartphone, communicator, or PDA
- The latest version of DB2 Everyplace
enables enterprises to build
and manage database-enabled applications on smartphone devices as well as
store and synchronize with corporate data
Commenting on the alliance, Mark Edwards executive vice president of
sales and marketing at Symbian, said, "IBM’s focus on the Symbian
platform will be key in driving mass market adoption for Symbian-based
devices in the mobile professional marketplace—together we will deliver
comprehensive solutions for business-critical applications in the mobile
environment."
For more information: http://www.symbian.com/News/2001/pr010322.html
Mobileinfo Comments and
Advisory: IBM must cover all its
basis, as far as handheld devices are concerned. Symbian has a good following in
U.K. and Europe. It makes sense for IBM to extend its software to Symbian
devices.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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