Console-based management services include centralized backup and restore, application deployment, standard builds, configuration and usage tracking. The Microsoft Exchange Conduit, developed by Chapura, Inc., provides integration of Exchange email and calendar with the familiar DateBook and Mail applications of the Palm OS handheld. For application developers, Palm HotSync Server offers a fully-documented Application Programming Interface based on the Microsoft COM standard for creating custom Conduits. These plug-in Conduits are used to add handheld synchronization services to virtually any enterprise application or data source. Handheld users connect to the HotSync Server via wireline or wireless modem, or through the standard desktop-cradle HotSync function.
Users gain access to a wider range of multi-user applications and greater IT support.
In a related announcement made today, enterprise infrastructure solution provider CompuCom formally launched their systems integration offering for handhelds, providing configuration and customization services for the HotSync Server. Additionally, Synchrologic, Inc. announced today that their iMobile Data Synchronization product has been enhanced to support the Palm HotSync Server, adding advanced business logic capabilities to the development of handheld synchronization services for complex enterprise databases. Peoplesoft, a member of Palm's Strategic Alliance program, confirmed support of the Palm HotSync Server in upcoming versions of its enterprise software solutions. Palm HotSync Server's customizable and extendable deployment solution has proven reliable through extensive beta testing. Palm HotSync Server software was quick to install and configure.