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SyncML – an open standard for synchronization

SyncML background

Leading the way in providing remote synchronization capability, Sony Ericsson realizes that interoperability of remote synchronization is of utmost importance if mobile data use is to become as widespread as generally predicted. That is why Ericsson, along with IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Matsushita, Nokia, Palm Inc., Psion and Starfish Software, founded the SyncML initiative in February 2000. Supported by more than 600 software and hardware developers, the SyncML initiative seeks to develop and promote a globally open standard for remote synchronization, called SyncML. 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 applications, 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.

Sony Ericsson P1 uses SyncML for both local synchronization (with a PC using Bluetooth™ connectivity or a cable connection) and remote synchronization over HTTP.

What information can be synchronized in Sony Ericsson P1?

Application	Remote	Local
	sync	sync
Contacts	OK	OK
Calendar	OK	OK
Tasks	OK	OK
Note (text part only)	**	OK
Email	**	OK
Bookmarks	**	OK

**Note, Email and Bookmarks implementation are proprietary and therefore not SyncML compliant.

Remote synchronization

Remote synchronization takes place over the air using HTTP and is the ideal way to keep the Sony Ericsson P1 up to date. 3G enables a fast connection to the network - the synchronization can be started in seconds.

Synchronization services will be offered by third- party service providers and as added capability to corporate PIM applications. Corporate PIM applications such as Microsoft® Exchange can be supplemented with SyncML capability.

Server alerted synchronization

If updates are made on the PC the server automatically notifies Sony Ericsson P1. The updates are automatically synchronized to Sony Ericsson P1. A remote server can initiate a synchronization with the Sony Ericsson P1 using WAP Push.

43 May 2007