White Paper T630/T628
SyncML, an open standard for remote synchronization in the T630/T628
SyncML – background
The SyncML Initiative Ltd. was founded by Erics- son, IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Matsushita, Nokia, Palm Inc., Psion and Starfish Software in February 2000. Supported by more than 60 software and hardware developers, the SyncML Initiative Ltd. seeks to develop and promote a globally open standard for remote synchronization, called Syn- cML. Unlike many other synchronization platforms, SyncML is an open industry specification that offers universal interoperability. Because it uses a common language, called XML, for specifying the messages that synchronize devices and applica- tions, SyncML has been called the only truly future- proof platform for enabling reliable and immediate update of data. The benefit for the end user is that SyncML can be used almost anywhere and in a wide variety of devices, regardless of application or operating system.
What is SyncML?
SyncML is the common language for synchronizing all devices and applications over any network. Syn- cML leverages Extensible Markup Language (XML), making SyncML a truly
In the T630/T628 SyncML supports remote syn- chronization of the calendar and phone book, designed for the requirements of the wireless world
SyncML is designed specifically with the wireless world’s tight requirements in mind. SyncML mini- mizes the use of bandwidth and can deal with the special challenges of wireless synchronization, such as relatively low connection reliability and high network latency. SyncML supports synchroni- zation over WAP, fixed networks, infrared, cable or Bluetooth wireless technology.
In the T630/T628 SyncML enables synchronization over WAP – an ultimate solution for travellers.
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