Extended Systems' SDK Is in Sync with XML

By Susan Hospod
iApplianceWeb
(11/28/01, 01:35:20 AM EDT)

Extended Systems' new release, XTNDAccess SyncML Software Development Kit (SDK), is a feature-rich client toolkit that enables developers to implement the SyncML synchronization protocol into a wide range of mobile communication and handheld computing devices.

SyncML is the common language for synchronizing all devices and applications over any network. SyncML leverages Extensible Markup Language (XML), making SyncML a truly future-proof platform. With SyncML, networked information can be synchronized with any mobile device, and mobile information can be synchronized with any networked applications. Personal information, such as email, calendars, to-do lists, contact information and other relevant data, will be consistent, accessible and up to date, no matter where the information is stored.

Specifically designed for memory-limited devices, such as smart phones, cell phones, and PDAs, XTNDAccess SyncML SDK features small code size, portable source code, and easy-to-use APIs (application programming interfaces). Additionally, when utilized with Extended Systems' XTNDConnect Server- and/or PC-based data management products, the kit provides a complete, end-to-end synchronization solution for customers, allowing them to do everything from testing and demonstrating their client offering to providing value-added services such as remote PIM storage and data access.

According to Extended Systems Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Don Baumgartner, “With the SyncML kit, we can provide our IrDA and Bluetooth mobile device customers with standardized synchronization capabilities, thus broadening the range of devices that can be used with our XTNDConnect Server products.”

XTNDAccess SyncML SDK Client Toolkit features:

• Portable source code provided in standard ANSI-C
  
• Small code size (<40k ROM) optimized for memory limited devices
  
• O/S, processor, and transport independent
  
• WBXML parser optimized for SyncML commands and data structures with debug output available in easy-to-use XML
  
• HTTP transport adapter supported out-of-box
  
• Database independent APIs
  
• Sample applications including sample database(s) and change log(s)
  
• Comprehensive documentation including SyncML client API, Database API, Exchange/Transport API, Compilation API,and extensive header file doc
  
• Tested and certified compliant with SyncML specification

XTNDAccess SyncML SDK is expected to ship the last week of December, 2001. Pricing is based on a one-time license fee and a per unit royalty fee. For more product and sales information, visit the Extended Systems Website.

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