iAnywhere Solutions Advances Java-Based Platform For Mobile
& Wireless Enterprise Application Development
SYNOPSIS: Enables Java developers to create "always
available" mobile enterprise applications once for deployment on
multiple devices, including Palm OS, Pocket PC, and J2ME- based
handhelds.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA ¾ June 4, 2001 ¾
iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY)
today announced plans to broaden its support of Java™ technologies,
speeding the development and deployment of mobile and wireless
enterprise applications. Building on years of extensive support for
Java technologies, this strategy leverages the latest Java innovations
– enabling developers to create enterprise applications once for
deployment on any mobile device.
As part of this strategy, the company today announced alliances
with Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and Kada™ Systems Inc., which represent
industry breakthroughs in delivering the first practical client-side
Java applications for the mobile enterprise. Motorola and iAnywhere
Solutions are introducing a prototype of an enterprise application for
the new Motorola i85s J2ME™-technology enabled phone. This prototype
leverages iAnywhere Solutions’ local data storage and enterprise
synchronization capabilities, making "always available" data
access a reality from a thin client device. The company’s
partnership with Kada Systems enables the first cross-platform
development of mobile enterprise applications for both Palm OS and
Pocket PC- based handhelds – allowing developers to design an
application once and deploy on multiple devices. (See separate press
releases for more details.)
"Every mobile device is different and requires a unique
development strategy, making Java technology support an essential
requirement for deploying our applications on multiple mobile devices.
The combination of iAnywhere Solutions' always available m-Business
platform and new client-side Java solutions enables us to move quickly
from concept to deployment," said Joe Cardinale, general manager,
Web & Wireless Solutions of Teoco Corporation.
"iAnywhere Solutions provides a complete Java-based framework
for m-Business, leveraging familiar tools and standards to make
wireless application development faster and less complex," said
Rob Veitch, director of business development at iAnywhere Solutions.
"Our innovative support for Java technologies offers developers
unparalleled flexibility, improving productivity and simplifying
ongoing maintenance."
Always Available Access: Critical for Mobile Enterprise Computing
iAnywhere Solutions’ m-Business platform gives mobile workers
the unique ability to work either online or offline so they have
always available access to their data and corporate applications. This
is a critical capability in the current wireless landscape, where
cost, bandwidth, signal availability, and signal quality present
significant issues. This always available access is essential for
organizations to keep their mobile workers productive with the
information they need, when they need it, while reducing costs
associated with connection times. Incorporating new Java technologies
for handheld devices into iAnywhere Solutions’ m-Business platform
greatly simplifies the development and deployment of these always
available applications across multiple devices.
Building on Extensive Support for Java Technologies
Today’s announcements build on iAnywhere Solutions’ long-time
support for Java technologies, as seen in the company’s leading
m-Business platform, including:
Support for Java stored procedures and datatypes in SQL Anywhere®
Studio, the industry leading mobile data management and enterprise
synchronization, allowing developers to create and store Java classes
in the database to perform complex logic on the server.
Ability for developers to use Java technology to easily develop
application-optimized enterprise applications for handheld devices
using SQL Anywhere Studio’s UltraLite™ technology.
Extensive support for Java technologies in iAnywhere™ Wireless
Studio, a comprehensive, integrated software package for extending the
reach of e-Business applications, enterprise data and Internet content
to mobile and wireless devices. It includes the company’s J2EE™-compliant
wireless server and provides a Java-based framework to easily develop
applications that can deliver device-appropriate content.
Java Messaging Service™ (JMS)-based wireless messaging
architecture, offering network and device independence and the ability
for users to receive messages even when they are roaming between
networks.
About iAnywhere Solutions
iAnywhere Solutions, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., is the market
leading provider of mobile and wireless solutions that enable
anywhere, anytime access to enterprise information and applications.
With more than six million deployed seats of its technology at work in
10,000 customer sites worldwide, combined with hosting and
professional services, iAnywhere Solutions provides a one-stop source
for successfully developing and deploying m-Business solutions. Visit
www.ianywhere.com for more information.
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report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of
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