Aether Software, a division of Aether Systems (Nasdaq:AETH), and formerly Riverbed Technologies, today announced ScoutSync 3.5 for the Microsoft Pocket PC and Windows CE mobile and wireless computing operating system. ScoutSync for PocketPC will feature the same enhanced speed, comprehensive data management functionality, and wireless capabilities as ScoutSync 3.5 for Palm OS (announced February 22).
The ScoutSync enterprise software enables the real-time sharing of corporate applications and information between enterprise systems and mobile devices. ScoutSync's industry leading mobile device and application management functionality, together with its industry-standard data synchronization technologies, offer a new generation of software solutions that extend the accessibility of enterprise computing. With the addition of PocketPC, ScoutSync now supports all major handheld and mobile computing operating systems including Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows CE, RIM, and DOS.
Windows-powered Pocket PCs, the next generation personal digital assistants from Microsoft and industry partners, offer customers the best way to connect to their most essential information while away from their desk, yet are versatile enough to satisfy the personal needs of today's busy mobile lifestyle. Pocket PCs already include a broad range of native business, personal productivity and entertainment applications, yet can easily be expanded to adapt to each customer's changing needs through a continually growing number of industry standard hardware and software expansion options.
Key to the success of ScoutSync has been its advanced device management functionality (via ScoutIT) which is critical to an organization's in-house technologists or IT administrator. While the influx of new wireless and mobile computing solutions are exciting to business decision- makers that demand instant access to data, these applications can create a significant problem in managing the devices across platforms and network protocols -- a problem solved by ScoutIT. Aether Software's comprehensive technology offers IT administrators a comprehensive mobile device management and synchronization system that not only creates a centralized management console, but also increases message speed for mobile devices connecting wirelessly to back-office systems.
ScoutSync's rapid adoption as an emerging industry standard has been fueled by Palm, Inc. which has licensed ScoutSync 3.5 as the backbone of its Palm HotSync(R) Server, which Palm expects to release later this year. In addition, Aether Software has major business alliances with Symbol Technologies, Sybase, Computer Associates, and TIBCO, while a variety of new customers are benefiting from ScoutSync 3.5 enhancements, including the U.S. Postal Service.
ScoutSync 3.5 for PocketPC powers the wireless, real-time sharing of corporate data between systems and users, and is one of several components comprising Aether Software's ScoutWare product family. ScoutWare is a comprehensive suite of end-to-end tools that connect mobile workers with enterprise systems by creating, updating, synchronizing, or combining information from a variety of sources, to a wide variety of mobile and wireless devices.
ScoutSync for Pocket PC key features and enhancements include:
--Rapid fire message capabilities resulting in a 50 percent faster delivery time;
--Industry first functions that enable administrators to collect device and inventory information from a central administrative source;
--Easy to read displays relaying battery life and memory status, as well as application and database information;
--Server migration tools that automatically upgrade ScoutSync to Release 3.5 from 3.0;
--Local or remote device back-up and restoration capabilities.
Pricing & Availability
ScoutSync and ScoutIT 3.5 is now available from Aether Software at $1,000 (U.S.) for a five user license, or $15,000 (U.S.) for a 100 user license. ScoutSync/IT 3.5 for Pocket PC will be available by the end of April. Those interested in learning more about ScoutSync 3.5 can download a two-user trial version from www.aethersoftware.com or contact Aether Software at 703.847.8401.
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