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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Sybase Announces Latest Version of Award-Winning Mobile And Wireless Rapid Application Development
SAN FRANCISCO, POCKETPC SUMMIT 2004, Oct. 25 --
Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and
wireless software, today announced the upcoming availability of Sybase
PocketBuilder 2.0, the latest version of the only true rapid application
development (RAD) tool for mobile and wireless applications. New features in
this release include native support for global positioning systems (GPS),
barcode scanners, Smart Phone platforms, cameras and PocketPC phones.
PocketBuilder has been hailed by the industry, including first place in the
developer tool category for MobileVillage's 2004 "Mobile Star" awards, and the
Productivity Award in the 14th Annual Software Development "Jolt Product
Excellence Awards" mobile development tools category.
"Sybase's award-winning PocketBuilder is still the only true RAD tool for
mobile development, and continues to empower enterprises to build and deliver
data-driven mobile applications in just hours," said David Tong, vice
president of engineering, Sybase Information Technology & Solutions Group.
"The latest enhancements to the product add to the hundreds of functions and
ready-to-use components that enable developers to deliver robust applications
with only a few lines of code."
Key Sybase PocketBuilder 2.0 features and benefits include:
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) -- Easy to use IDE with
built-in object oriented language allows development of applications in
hours. Hundreds of built-in functions, many ready-to-use components,
and drag and drop RAD programming further reduce development time.
Patented DataWindow(R) technology -- Unparalleled data access,
processing and presentation specifically targeted for mobile
devices -- all without coding.
Simplified MobiLink Synchronization -- Locally stored data minimizes
battery draining connection time, but still allows up-to-the-minute
data for mobile users. Wizards simplify synchronization, and tight
integration with Sybase subsidiary iAnywhere Solutions' market-leading
mobile database SQL Anywhere(R) Studio ensures reliability and rich
enterprise-level functionality for developers and end users.
Additional Mobile Application Support -- Native support for global
positioning services (GPS), barcode scanners, Smart Phone platforms,
cameras PocketPC phones. PocketBuilder 2.0 also provides support for
phone short message service (SMS), where the user can quickly and
easily add a new dimension of communication and flexibility from the
providers' applications, specifically track calls with the call log and
access and modify contact information with phone directory support.
"Sybase PocketBuilder 2.0 has made the creation and extension of mobile
applications a fast and painless process," said Andres Rubiano, director of
Cardiology Informatics, Ochsner Clinic Foundation. "By mobilizing patient
records, our doctors are able to pull up information on mobile devices
wherever they are, improving the accuracy of their decisions and the quality
of patient care. The technology is easy to use, and requires very little
programming -- allowing our team to focus on service delivery rather than IT
processes."
"By bringing the benefits of 4GL programming to the mobile world, Sybase
PocketBuilder can significantly decrease the time and costs associated with
application development," said Steve McClure, a program vice president in
IDC's Software Research Group. "Any developer, whether they have used Sybase
before or not, should be immediately productive with this easy-to-use tool."
The Sybase Developer Network (SDN) offers in-depth support to help
developers get the most from PocketBuilder and other Sybase tools through free
trial software, technical information, and collaboration with other Sybase
developers. SDN continues to expand developer services including CodeXchange,
where developers can work together on open source code or start collaborative
projects with their peers. For more information about the network, or to
join, please visit: http://www.sybase.com/developer.
Pricing and Availability
PocketPC Summit 2004 and CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2004 attendees
can learn more about Sybase PocketBuilder by visiting Sybase booth #355 at
Moscone Center West in San Francisco, CA from October 25-27, 2004.
Sybase PocketBuilder 2.0 will be available November 30, 2004 with priced
at $495. For more information, or to place an order, please call 800-8-SYBASE
or visit http://www.sybase.com/pocketbuilder.
About Sybase, Inc.
Celebrating 20 years of innovation, Sybase enables the Unwired Enterprise
by delivering enterprise and mobile infrastructure, development and
integration software solutions. Organizations can attain maximum value from
their data assets by getting the right information to the right people at the
right time and place. The world's most critical data in commerce, finance,
government, healthcare, and defense runs on Sybase. For more information,
visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.com .
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