Enterprises will want to create portals so mobile users can access applications and information they need to do their jobs from virtually anywhere, at any time. WebSphere Portal Server, Release 1.1, provides an open, scalable framework for enabling the aggregation of applications and information from various content sources, including corporate data and the Internet, into a personalised portal. A portal application, known as a portlet, can be a window into specific content or an application source. The WebSphere Portal Server includes sample portlets to allow the creation of customised portlets. Stock quotes Syndicated content connection Weather News Search General file access Also, the WebSphere Portal Server generates HTML content that can be rendered by browsers on PCs and other devices.
Portals are a popular wireless service provider offering.
Telecommunications service providers can use WebSphere Portal Server, which uses WebSphere Everyplace Suite, to gain competitive advantage by offering new and varied portal applications and content. Enterprises can increase employee productivity and customer satisfaction by making applications and content available through a single, personalised portal. Release 1.1 of the portal server is for AIX and is available in English only. Pricing is based on the number of users. The cost per user decreases as the number of users increases.