Cannes, France, February 19, 2003. -- Weblicon today announced immediate availability of the Weblicon SyncML Server for the SunONE Calendar and SunONE Directory Server enabling seamless synchronization of the SunONE environment with leading desktop PIM software, PDAs and wireless synchronization with mobile phones.
Using the Weblicon SyncML Server, SunONE users can synchronize their address book, calendar and tasks with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Palm and PocketPC PDAs. Thanks to full support of the industry-standard SyncML, the Weblicon SyncML server enables wireless synchronization with SyncML-enabled mobile phones such as the SonyEricsson T68i, P800, Nokia 9210, 7650 and Siemens S55 mobile phones.
"The Weblicon SyncML Server extends the reach of the industry-leading SunONE environment to a wide range of devices. Carriers can increase traffic in GPRS networks and increase sales of high-end mobile phones by offering wireless synchronization. Corporates can finally integrate the SunONE environment with popular Microsoft desktop and PDAs increasing efficiency of their mobile workforce and office workflow", said Goran Cedergren, Market Development Manager Mobility of Sun Microsystems.
"This solution combines the strength of Sun in the carrier and coprorate world with the excitement and speed of Weblicon. We are pleased to announce today the result of a strong technical and business relationship between Weblicon Technologies and Sun Microsystems. With this alliance, the Weblicon SyncML Server has the potential to become the de-facto standard for wireless synchronization in the carrier and corporate world", said Carsten Brinkschulte, co-founder and CEO of Weblicon Technologies AG.
The Weblicon SyncML Server is a 100 percent pure Java server-side application which can be installed on the SunONE Application Server or any J2EE-compliant Application Server. It is seamlessly integrated with the SunONE Calendar and SunONE Directory Server using industry-standard WCAP and LDAP protocols. The Weblicon SyncML Server has been officially SyncML-certified by the OMA standardization organization guaranteeing a high level of compatibility with 3rd party SyncML clients. For synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, Palm and PocketPC PDAs, Weblicon provides SyncML client software which can be downloaded and installed on the user's device. The entire solution is highly scalable, supports load-balancing and can be deployed in large-scale and mission-critical operating environments.
Weblicon and Sun Microsystems will demonstrate the Weblicon SyncML Server for SunONE live at the 3GSM World Congress 2003 17.-21. February in Cannes, France at the Sun booth. Weblicon will announce the world's first live installation of a SyncML sever with a leading European mobile operator before end of February.
This press release on the Web:
http://www.weblicon.net/press/press_releases.html
About Weblicon Technologies AG:
Weblicon Technologies AG is a pure technology provider focused on Personal Information Management (PIM) and Synchronization software for corporates and carriers. The Weblicon product development is based entirely on open standards such as Java, J2EE, SyncML and WCAP. Weblicon is an active member of the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and has achieved official SyncML certification of its SyncML Server as one of the first companies. The Weblicon SyncML Server has been proven in live operation of leading carriers using the Weblicon SyncML Server in combination with the SunONE Calendar and Messaging Server.
For further information, please contact:
Weblicon Technologies AG
Torstrasse 6
10119 Berlin
Germany
Wireless Product Manager
Christian Marsch
+49-30-7262690
c.marsch@weblicon.net
http://www.weblicon.net
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