November 29, 2001
Mobile Leader Delivers Desktop and Server Messaging Products;
Incorporates Synchrologic's E-mail and PIM Technology to Provide Customers with Integrated Mobile Solutions
AvantGo, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVGO), the leading provider of mobile enterprise software, today announced that it is now shipping the most comprehensive, integrated personal information management (PIM) messaging and corporate application solution for Global 1000 enterprises.
Deployed in conjunction with its award-winning AvantGo(R) M-Business Server, enterprises can now access their schedules, contacts, tasks, notes and e-mail on both Pocket PC and Palm OS devices, in addition to their mission-critical business applications -- anytime, anywhere -- even when outside of wireless coverage. The company also announced it has licensed and is integrating E-mail and personal information management (PIM) technology by Synchrologic(TM) into AvantGo M-Business Server.
Specifically, AvantGo is adding desktop synchronization solutions for Lotus Notes(R) on Pocket PC-powered devices. The company has previously been shipping products with these capabilities for Palm OS handhelds only. Additionally, AvantGo now offers customers a robust server-based mobile application and PIM solution for Microsoft Exchange(TM) and Lotus Notes(R) on both Pocket PC-powered and Palm OS devices incorporating Synchrologic PIM and E-Mail technology. These solutions complement AvantGo's existing solutions for mobilizing PIM, E-mail and custom Lotus Notes databases and applications on Palm OS devices.
"AvantGo understands the market requirements for enterprise caliber E-mail and PIM solutions for mobile devices," said John Dancu, president and COO of Synchrologic. "In fulfilling this need, AvantGo selected Synchrologic as the vendor of choice, demonstrating our leadership in this space. And as a result, companies will be able to extend their existing investment in enterprise groupware, making mobile workers more productive while in the field."
Richard Owen, AvantGo's CEO, added: "A robust, server-based e-mail and PIM data access solution is a critical component of a comprehensive mobile IT strategy, which is why the combination of our award-winning solutions with Synchrologic's leading e-mail and PIM technology is a win for customers. We are now delivering proven desktop and server-based synchronization solutions for Pocket PCs, which are successfully being deployed within large corporations. These products complement our core mobile and wireless enterprise infrastructure and applications software solutions for Global 1000 companies."
AvantGo Delivers Comprehensive Messaging Solutions
Combined with AvantGo M-Business Server, AvantGo Pylon solutions now provide enterprises with a solid, proven foundation for deploying and administering custom, mission-critical, enterprise applications along with collaboration and messaging solutions for a wide variety of mobile devices. With the addition of these new products, AvantGo now provides the most comprehensive messaging solutions that include:
-- Pylon PIM Server -- Centrally configured and managed, Pylon
PIM Server integrates with Lotus Domino Server or Microsoft Exchange Server, enabling IT managers to provide wireless, wired and network-connected access to PIM data from Pocket PC and Palm OS handhelds.
-- Pylon Application Server -- Centrally configured and managed, Pylon Application Server integrates with Lotus Domino Server, enabling IT managers to provide wireless or wired access to custom Lotus Notes applications and PIM data on Palm OS handhelds.
-- Pylon Pro -- Organizations and individuals can instantly mobilize Lotus Notes custom applications such as sales force automation, workflow and field service applications, as fully functional handheld applications without re-programming, and synchronize PIM data right from the desktop.
-- Pylon Conduit -- Organizations and individuals can access PIM data, including e-mail, contacts, schedules, tasks, memos and expenses, in Lotus Notes using Pocket PC and Palm OS devices through synchronization with desktop computers.
Pricing & Availability
AvantGo's comprehensive messaging solutions are available today by calling 510/259-4000 or 888/884-8812 or by calling internationally +44 (0) 20 7776 4200, by visiting our online store at http://avantgo.com/buypylon or sending an e-mail to sales@avantgo.com. Through the end of the year, the company is offering desktop and server promotional pricing ranging from $80 to $205 per user, depending upon configuration.
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