2002 Planet PDA Product Of The Year Winners
Planet PDA® is pleased to announce our
first Product Of The Year Award Winners for 2002. The handheld
industry is experiencing tremendous growth and innovation, and that
trend is reflected in our choice of winners. We have attempted to
represent a number of the devices, peripherals and services that
make up the various segments of the industry, but keep in mind that
the winners below only represent a fraction of the hardworking and
valuable companies in this market.
Due to the diverse nature of the products and services awarded,
we decided not to assign categories to our winners. Instead of
trying to label these products and services according to a
predetermined format, we have offered descriptions of each of the
winning products in hopes that our readers will be able to determine
which solution is best suited for their needs.
We offer the list below as a starting point for those seeking
handheld computing solutions. We encourage buyers to follow up and
research companies and solutions thoroughly, as well as check out
customer references before making important purchasing decisions.
AirMagnet Handheld
AirMagnet, Inc.
465 Fairchild Dr., Ste. 203
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-625-6754
650-694-4827 (f)
The AirMagnet Handheld is a network management tool designed
specifically for wireless networks (802.11b) that may be used
anywhere. The AirMagnet Handheld runs on a Pocket PC and
automatically scans the entire 802.11b environment, giving
information on the health of each wireless channel and device in the
area. The unit automatically checks for more than 30 wireless
performance and security weaknesses, and when detected, generates an
alarm with expert advice on how to best resolve the problem.
The AirMagnet can also validate WEP, 802.1x, VPNs, Cisco's LEAP,
TKIP, and MIC security protocols, and enables network professionals
to choose the appropriate level of security for any environment and
then look into the network to make sure users are complying with the
policy. The product also includes a built-in Find Tool (to track
down Rogue APs and devices), a suite of connection troubleshooting
tools, and a complete site survey tool.
Astea Alliance PocketPC
Astea International Inc.
240 Gibraltar Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044
215-682-2500
215-682-2515 (f)
The Astea Alliance PocketPC mobile Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) solution enables field sales and service employees
to work electronically and share information without being connected
to their companies' technology infrastructures. Mobile employees
travel with a portable data store and all decision-support and
reporting capabilities in their handheld devices. Customer
interaction data is captured at the point of customer contact and
later uploaded to a company's host system via wireless or wireline
Internet, intranet, RAS, LAN or WAN connections.
Alliance PocketPC screen sequences enforce procedural compliance
with a company's sales and service methodologies and improve the
speed, accuracy and content of field reporting. Applications for
sales and service can be deployed in European and double-byte Asian
languages including English, French, German, Kanji, Mandarin and
Thai. The solution is made for use with the Astea Alliance
Enterprise Suite, which is tailored to meet the needs of capital
equipment manufacturers and equipment service companies.
ACT! for Palm
Best Software
8800 N Gainey Center Drive
Suite 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-368-3700
ACT! for Palm OS is a complete contact management system designed
specifically for Palm OS handhelds. It features a database that
tracks notes, histories, activities, and sales opportunities for
users' best contacts along with a linked calendar and task list. The
product integrates with ACT! 6.0 and also features the ACT! Express
desktop software for seamless integration between desktops and
handheld devices.
The application also features drop-down menus and pop-up lists,
and the ability to access contact and activity information instantly
by searching for company, contact name, phone, ID or other fields.
Users may view and enter time-stamped notes and record histories,
and may also easily manage their calendars through the solution.
Additional features include the ability to work with data at the
group level, and the ability to enter new sales opportunities via a
drop-down list.
CNM Xpress Conferencer
CNM Network
4100 Guardian St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-520-7170
805-520-7211 (f)
The CNM Xpress Conferencer PDA version is a software application
that initiates conference calls via any Pocket PC operating system.
The conference "moderator" and all selected participants
are automatically called and connected into a conference call with
one tap of the stylus. The moderator can then add, drop, mute and
place participants on hold directly from the PDA. The solution also
synchronizes contacts from the Pocket PC directory with Microsoft
Outlook, Outlook Express, Messenger and Lotus Notes contacts.
Additional call management capabilities include broadcast
features. Calls are routed over an extensive private IP network,
enabling reservationless setup of conferences.
Signature Wallet
Communication Intelligence Corp. (CIC)
275 Shoreline Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
800-888-8242
650-802-7777 (f)
CIC's Signature Wallet is a security account management
application that also protects Palm organizers. The application uses
biometric signature verification to safeguard data. The technology
records and measures the speed, rhythm, patterns and habits unique
to a person's handwriting to verify their identity. Signature Wallet
can be used to store personal and/or business security account
information like bank accounts, credit cards, online shopping
accounts, and network security accounts.
Data is stored with 128-bit encryption using a triple DES
algorithm for security. Other features include the option to lock a
device or data on power-off at specific times, and the ability to
customize field names and record types. Signature Wallet supports
Palm organizers running Palm OS 3.3 and above.
CardScan
Corex Technologies
810 Memorial Dr., 3rd Fl.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-4200, x7145
617-492-6659 (f)
The CardScan color scanner and software can scan business cards
at a rate of two to three seconds per card, and sort them into an
electronic address book on the PC desktop. Information may be
synchronized with a number of PDAs, and the solution also
automatically synchronizes with Microsoft Outlook and other contact
managers and PIMs.
CardScan Ivy (version 6.0.4 of the CardScan Software) includes the
free AccuCard Service, which keeps track of all contact information
and sends updates directly to the CardScan user's desktop address
book. The CardScan Conduit handles synchronization between the
scanner and all Palm OS handhelds by enabling the Address Book
conduit in HotSync Manager. The solution also features a
synchronization module for connecting Psion's PsiWin software with
CardScan files. It enables synchronization with Windows CE devices
using the ActiveSync module.
CREDANT Mobile Guardian
CREDANT Technologies
15305 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1010
Addison, TX 75001
972-458-5400
972-458-5454 (f)
CREDANT Mobile Guardian governs the use of Pocket PC and
Palm-based devices by providing centrally managed policy
administration, automatic provisioning of client software and
policies, strong on-device policy enforcement and easy
implementation and support. The product may be scaled to accommodate
more than 100,000 mobile users, and offers integration with
LDAP-based identity profiles. Mobile Guardian also offers automatic
provisioning of CMG client software and security policies.
The solution mutually authenticates users to ensure
synchronization of the device to authorized platforms. It also
offers on-device mandatory access control, authorization and
encryption policies to protect business information.
Ekahau Positioning Engine 2.0
Ekahau, Inc.
12930 Saratoga Ave., Ste. B-9
Saratoga, CA 95070
866-4EKAHAU
408-725 8405 (f)
Ekahau Positioning Engine (EPE) 2.0 pinpoints the location of
wireless PDAs, laptops and other 802.11-enabled devices at up to 3.5
feet, and enables both people and asset tracking. The software-only
solution does not require proprietary hardware beyond a standard
802.11 network. Ekahau's product features a calibration-based
approach for accuracy and for obtaining location-based information.
A Rail Tracking feature eliminates errors occurring through
walls, and enables indoor navigation and guidance. Multi-floor
tracking offers real-time tracking in high-rise buildings, and
continuous tracking of up to hundreds of locations per second is
enabled.
OneSight
Empirix
1430 Main St.
Waltham, MA 02451
781-993-8500
781-993-8828 (f)
The OneSight Web application monitoring software from Empirix
features a wireless interface that enables users to monitor, triage
and address potential problems with their Web applications from any
wireless-enabled PDA. The OneSight Mobile Access solution enables
application managers to obtain rich information about the
performance of critical Web applications without a networked
computer.
OneSight Mobile Access runs both Palm OS and Pocket PC systems
and supports all wireless technologies including CDMA, GSM, GPRS and
3G.
Wrist PDA with PALM OS
Fossil, Inc.
2280 N. Greenville Ave.
Richardson, TX 75082
972- 699-6829
972-498-9664 (f)
The WRIST PDA with Palm OS is a fully functional, wearable Palm
OS device. It features an illuminated touch screen with a stylus
cleverly integrated into the band for Graffiti input. The WRIST PDA
offers two MB of internal memory, a Rocker switch user interface, an
infrared port to support beaming between all Palm Powered devices
and a rechargeable battery.
The device features a number of applications including address
book, date book, memo pad, calculator and to-do list. It may be used
as a stand-alone or secondary device for existing Palm handheld
users, and is fully compatible with the Palm OS platform and capable
of running all third-party Palm OS applications.
Handspring Treo 270
Handspring, Inc.
189 Bernardo Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-230-5211
The Handspring Treo 270 is a compact, full-color wireless
communicator that integrates a mobile phone, wireless applications
like e-mail, SMS and Web browsing, and a Palm OS organizer in a
lightweight device Treo 270 is augmented by a bright, 12-bit color
screen, improved battery life from the Treo 180 and a backlit QWERTY
keyboard, enabling usage with one hand, even in low light
conditions, while also providing faster and more familiar data entry
and navigation.
As a dual-band GSM/GPRS world phone, Treo 270 offers functions
like speed dial, three-way calling, and speakerphone as well as full
integration of the built-in PhoneBook. This enables users to dial
direct from their contact lists from North America, Europe or Asia.
Treo users can also send, receive and manage Internet or corporate
e-mail accounts through the Treo Mail service.
Communité
Interactive Intelligence Inc.
8909 Purdue Rd., Ste. 300
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-872-3000
Communite is a unified communications and messaging solution for
enterprises with up to hundreds of thousands of employees. The
product is designed to increase productivity and enhance customer
service with features that include unified messaging,
find-me/follow-me services, conferencing, presence management, fax
services and wireless access. It is also a voice mail replacement
that does not require companies to swap out their existing PBXs.
Communite offers scalability with its LDAP directory and the ability
to move processing off the main server. It also offers reduced
maintenance by not requiring a proprietary network to link servers,
while maximizing resources with a sophisticated compression
capability.
Intercue Professional Suite
iResources Corporation
870 E Franklin Rd., Ste. 503
Meridian, ID 83642
208-288-2745
208-888-5520 (f)
Intercue Professional Suite is a data collection system
consisting of the Designer, Desktop and Presenter applications.
Designed to create data collection tools for PDAs and related
devices, it provides a programming free design environment. Designer
allows the user to create e-forms and surveys by organizing
questions and responses in a simple outline. The user can then apply
business logic such as branching, filtering, data validation and
more.
The Desktop application allows the user to publish documents to
the PDA and aggregate the data, which is returned in XML format. The
Presenter application for the PDA is responsible for the viewing of
questions and recording responses. Presenter is capable of
displaying a wide variety of documents including support for
drop-down lists, combo-boxes, check boxes, open response fields, and
many other visual input methods.
Leadtek GPS 9534
Leadtek Research Inc.
18F, 166, Chien-Yi Rd., Chung Ho City,
Taipei, 00 235
886-282265800, x845
886-282265477 (f)
The Leadtek GPS 9534 is an ultra-slim, CompactFlash GPS receiver.
It offers 12-channel tracking and is configured for acquisition,
high sensitivity and low power. The product also supports WAAS
capability for improved accuracy. It features the SiRFstarII
embedded chipset and is suitable for use with handheld devices.
The product is ideal for car and marine navigation, fleet
management, AVL and location-based services, auto pilot, personal
navigation on touring devices, tracking devices and systems, mapping
devices and land management systems.
Stryder
Mentor Engineering Inc.
2891 Sunridge Way NE, Ste. 230
Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7
403-777-3760
403-777-3769 (f)
Stryder is all-in-one portable computer that helps mobile workers
connect with their offices, secure business-critical data from
anywhere and better interact with customers. The Windows CE.NET PC
combines the benefits of a vehicle-mounted device with those of a
portable unit. It features a rugged design specifically for use in a
commercial environment, and can withstand extreme temperature
fluctuation and vibration.
The product features a large flat-panel color display as well as
a built-in DVD drive. Driver identification and on-the-spot
financial transactions are possible with Stryder's built-in
smart/magnetic stripe card readers and signature capture capability.
A GPS system lets managers and dispatchers know where workers are at
all times, and also permits in-vehicle navigation. Stryder also
offers optional internal wireless public data modems which may be
custom-configured to allow users to store and forward messages when
they are out of network range.
M1200 Tablet PC
Motion Computing
9433 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. 250
Austin, TX 78733
512-637-1100
512-637-1199 (f)
The M1200 Tablet PC features a slim, clipboard-sized tablet
design and a 12.1-inch XGA display. It features Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition, and is powered by the Intel Mobile Pentium III-M 866MHz
ultra-low voltage processor. The M1200 weighs less than three pounds
in a base configuration.
Features include the ability to input, search, edit, highlight or
find/replace in current applications using a keyboard or the pen.
Users may take notes in meetings, enter client information, or send
e-mails, which may be sent in their own handwriting.
Palm Tungsten T
Palm
400 N. McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
650-762-2862
650-762-2801 (f)
The Palm Tungsten T is a compact handheld featuring a unique
slider design, built-in Bluetooth technology, a five-way navigator
button, memo recording capabilities, 16 MB, and a 320 x 320 color
TFT display. It is the first Palm handheld to run Palm OS 5, and is
aimed at mobile professionals and enterprises dependent on cell
phones, e-mail and the Internet as a primary means of communicating
and researching. The Texas Instruments OMAP 1510 processor expands
Tungsten's ability to run short video clips, download digital audio
files or photos and play graphic-intensive, interactive video games.
Palm's dual-expansion technology enables users to back up their
handhelds on the go; add new software, business applications, or
memory; and attach peripherals, such as a keyboard, a GPS receiver,
or a Microsoft PowerPoint presenter. Additional features include the
ability to record voice messages, synchronize them on the desktop
and e-mail them. Tunsten T features built-in Bluetooth
compatibility, and offers dual expansion slots for MultiMediaCard
and SD expansion cards.
PocketWhere for Pocket PC
PrinterOn Corporation
221 McIntyre Dr.
Kitchener, ON N2R 1G1
519-896-8476
519-748-9457 (f)
PocketWhere enables individual and enterprise Pocket PC users to
print and fax documents, Web pages, e-mails and attachments directly
from a wirelessly enabled Pocket PC to any networked printer or fax
machine. It works in conjunction with PrinterOn's Web-based Global
Printer Directory and VFPrint service, and supports more than 100
file formats.
The solution sends print requests to a PrinterOn PrintAnywhere
server for accurate rendering. The PrintAnywhere server verifies
that the user has access rights, creates the print data stream, and
sends it to the printer. Secure communication with the PrintAnywhere
server take place using an SSL conversation. Users may install their
own PrintAnywhere server, or use a service hosted by PrinterOn.
MiniMate
Prism Visual Software, Inc.
1 Sagamore Hill Dr., Ste. 2B
Port Washington, NY 11050
516-994-5920
516-944-5243 (f)
MiniMate is Prism Visual Software's handheld solution for field
force automation industries, running under the Palm-OS operating
system and integrating with an SQL-server backend. The software
enables companies to eliminate paper-based systems, manage routes
more efficiently, digitally connect the warehousing process with the
loading and returning of trucks, deliver products more quickly,
allow for access to customer information on the road, and print
signature-captured invoices at customer locations.
MiniMate enables the physical count of inventory as well as
planning inventory transfers from one warehouse to another. It
offers the capability to take orders at a job site, route sales
invoices, and setup product delivery for pre-orders. Additional
features include setting up service work orders for equipment repair
and meter reading functionality for utilities.
netpad 5000 series
Psion Teklogix
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5N 7J9
905-813-9900
The netpad 5000 series of rugged mobile computing devices offers
a half VGA screen, enabling mobile workers to view detailed graphics
and data in portrait and landscape modes. The products offer two
wireless connectivity options through 802.11b or GSM/GPRS radios for
LAN and WAN networks.
Additional features include a high-resolution, touch-screen
display, more than eight hours of battery life with instant-on
capability, ergonomic navigation buttons and programmable function
keys. The series also offers a choice of configuration options
including an integrated scanner and indoor and outdoor screens. It
is engineered to perform in demanding environments, and can
withstand multiple 1.5 meter drops on concrete and may be submerged
in one meter or 3.3 feet of water for 30 minutes.
ReefEdge Connect v3.0
ReefEdge, Inc.
2 Executive Dr.
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
201-242-9700
201-242-9760 (f)
ReefEdge Connect 3.0 provides enhanced security and seamless
mobility for WLAN IP telephony deployments of all sizes. With
ReefEdge's Connect 3.0 system, access control security policies can
be easily implemented that enable wireless IP phones and handheld
devices to "talk" only to an approved gateway or call
server. This effectively isolates the wireline network from
potential attacks emanating from the wireless phone system.
High-speed roaming capability enables 802.11 phones to be used
anywhere on the network, and users can engage in uninterrupted IP
voice calls even as they cross subnet boundaries.
The Connect System 3.0 extends the benefits of hacker-proof
security, cross-subnet mobility, scalability and manageability to
802.11-based IP telephones. ReefEdge's Mobile Domain architecture
acts as WLAN "middleware," enabling wireless telephony to
be managed as part of an overall mobility-focused networking
solution.
Samsung SPH-i330
Samsung
Telecommunications America
14185 N Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75254
972-628-7743
972-628-7800 (f)
The Samsung SPH-i330 is a fully integrated Palm Powered phone
with 3G data capabilities and a full-sized color PDA screen. It
features a 160 x 240, 256-color touch-screen panel, and multi-mode
browser capabilities for viewing advanced HTML Web sites. A 3G 1xRTT
data connection for high-speed e-mail and Web access is included, as
well as 16 MB of memory and an IR port for data swapping.
The SPH-i330 also features speaker phone capabilities, a dynamic
Graffiti writing area, SMS capabilities, and a number of Palm OS
applications as well as the PocketMirror conduit software for
Microsoft Outlook.
InkLink Handwriting System
Seiko Instruments USA Inc.
2990 Lomita Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-517-7700
310-517-7051 (f)
The InkLink system enables PDA users to instantly digitize and
transfer handwritten notes and drawings into a Pocket PC or Palm OS
device, which can later be synchronized with a laptop or desktop PC.
It also enables digital archiving and editing of the handwritten
notes and drawings in an easy-to-use format.
InkLink serves as a bridge technology or that can bring the power
of pen-based input without having to overhaul the entire mobile
computing system. Features include the InkLink Data Clip, Electronic
Pen, USB Cable and Carrying Case and the InkNote Manager software on
CD-ROM for Pocket PCs, Palm OS devices and PCs. InkLink also
features an IrDA Transceiver.
SJphone
SJ Labs, Inc.
32111 Aurora Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
866-755-2271
440-519-0828 (f)
SJphone enables users to place calls over a data network (such as
Internet or LAN) as well as over traditional telephone network. It
is a dual-standard softphone supporting H.323 and SIP for Windows CE
and Windows 9u/ME/NT/2000/XP devices, and is interoperable with
standard IP phones, gateways, gatekeepers and SIP proxies.
The product provides users with mobile capability via WiFi
802.11, 3G or any other connections, and is suited for environments
where communication is critical and cellular phones are not
permitted, like hospitals, and for other industries with large,
wireless enabled facilities like manufacturers and universities.
Additional features include find-me/follow-me mobility and directory
integration that enables users to place and transfer calls by
looking up people using their names or e-mail addresses.
Sony CLIE PEG-NX70V
Sony Electronics
16765 West Bernardo Dr.
San Diego, CA 92127
858-646-3076
858-646-3053 (f)
The Sony CLIE PEG-NX70V is powered by a 200 MHz ARM-compliant
processor and runs on the Palm OS 5 operating system, enabling users
to take photos and record video clips and voice memos. Users may
wirelessly browse the Internet on a Wi-Fi network with an optional
Sony wireless LAN card.
The handheld features a high-resolution color LCD screen (320 x
480 pixels), a flip-and-twist LCD screen design, an integrated MP3
player, a built-in AV remote controller application, the Jog Dial
navigator and a Memory Stick removable media slot. It offers 16 MB
of RAM and USB, infrared and remote commander LED interfaces.
SD Camera
SPECTEC Computer Co., Ltd.
6 Fl., No. 92, Nanking E. Rd.
TAIPEI, Taiwan R.O.C. 00 105
886-2-2753-2953
886-2-2753-2949 (f)
The SD Camera from Spectec is a full function digital camera with
video functionality suitable for Palm and Pocket PC-based PDAs. The
camera weighs 15 grams and offers 640 x 480 resolution and a color
image sensor. The video frame rate for the product is seven to 20
frames per second depending on resolution and format selected, and
it features 1X, 2X and 4X digital zoom. Additional features include
a swivel lens that may be adjusted for 0 to 180 degrees, and
exposure/white balance/color adjustments that may be handled
manually or automatically.
The camera may be used with handhelds and smartphones supporting
Palm OS 4.0 through 5.0 and the Pocket PC OS. It offers direct beam
image transfers to Palm OS devices, as well as coordination with
Palm's Image Address Book and Photo Take software. The camera also
features a focus range of 20 cm to infinity.
PPT 8800
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, NY 11742
631-738-3935
631-738-4164 (f)
The PPT 8800 Series from Symbol Technologies is designed for
mobile workers and managers within the enterprise who require a
rugged, high performance, handheld computer. The PPT 8800 is
powerful enough to execute mission-critical applications, yet small
and lightweight (less than 10.5 oz/ 300 gm). It can also endure
harsh environments because of its IP54 sealing and can withstand
windblown dust and rain, as well as a four ft./1.2m drop
specification.
The product runs the Microsoft Windows CE 4.1 (CE .NET) embedded
operating system and is equipped with an Intel PXA250 XScale
Processor. The VGA color touchscreen and keypad options along with
integrated 1D scanning enable a variety of data capture
capabilities. Integrated 802.11b (WLAN) and Bluetooth (WPAN)
connectivity enable real-time communications and decision making for
the worker on the go.
Synchrologic Email Accelerator
Synchrologic
200 North Point Center East, Ste. 600
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-754-5600
770-619-5612 (f)
The Synchrologic Email Accelerator connects a variety of mobile
devices to a number of e-mail servers, making it easy for users to
access their e-mail, calendars, contacts, notes, and task lists from
Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, POP3 or IMAP4. The solution
automatically delivers travel itineraries and reservations, maps,
driving directions, and weather data without user effort.
Additional features include Push and automatic update
capabilities for Pocket PC and palm-based phones, PIM Sync, and
broad device support. Email Accelerator supports SyncML and
real-time access to e-mail via a full-featured Web PIM application
and WAP. The solution also pushes alerts to devices capable of
receiving e-mail and SMS messages.
Targus PDA Mouse
Targus Inc.
1211 North Miller St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-765-5555
714-765-5570 (f)
The Targus PDA Mouse enables easy navigation around the Palm OS
PDA screen through software that places a blinking cursor on the
screen, the placement of which is controlled by the mouse position
buttons on the pad. The PDA Mouse activates on the pad button, then
actuates at the cursor position to affect the same result as
pressing that position with the stylus. A control bar is featured
along the top edge of the Mouse Pad under the command zone on the
active screen.
Commands such as New, Details, Goto, etc. are positioned along
the bottom of the screen, and pressing the Control Bar under the
desired command immediately activates that command. This eliminates
the need to place commands on keyboard buttons. The product is
compatible with all Palm, Sony, Handspring, IBM and HandEra PDAs and
runs on Palm OS Version 3.0 or above.
Magellan GPS Companion for Palm m500
Series Handheld
Thales Navigation
960 Overland Court
San Dimas, CA 91773
909-394-5000
909-394-7050 (f)
The Magellan GPS Companion for Palm m500 Series Handhelds is a
GPS attachment and navigation software package featuring the Rand
McNally StreetFinder Deluxe Travel Navigation Software and the
Magellan NAV Companion software. The solution has the ability to
calculate and download a route to a Palm handheld and provide
audio-prompted, turn-by-turn GPS guidance on a moving map.
The cordless Magellan GPS receiver attaches to the back of Palm
m500 series handhelds to provide positioning information with
WAAS-enabled, three-meter accuracy. The receiver communicates with
the Palm handheld through the serial port, leaving the expansion
card slot available for downloads. Users may create custom maps with
routing overlays and driving directions, then export the data via
HotSync to a handheld. Users can also see their positions and
movements on a map, receive in-route audio prompts to signal
upcoming turns, and get complete text directions.
TSM V6
The Service Manager
199 Regent St., Ste. 2a
Redfern NSW, 00 2016
011-612-9690-3888
011-612-9690-3800 (f)
The TSM V6 field service management software helps field service
repair and maintenance operations manage their business activities
through handheld devices. The solution features the TSMPalm
companion program, offering full job card functionality including
current jobs, customer details, work performed, parts used, time
sheets, invoicing, job/receipt printing capabilities in the field
and signature capture.
All open jobs are synchronized to the Palm PDA and new jobs may
be added throughout the day. Jobs are easily searched for by job
number, customer or date and handhelds can hold entire inventory and
price lists as well as parts used for a job. Credit card details may
also be added to a job card and printed to a portable printer.
Pocket CoPilot 3.0 - GPS Jacket
Edition
TravRoute
1000 Herrontown Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-252-8165
609-252-8166 (f)
The Pocket CoPilot 3.0 - GPS Jacket Edition is a complete
navigation system for iPAQ Pocket PCs featuring CoPilot GPS Jacket
expansion pack designed specifically for the HP iPAQ device. The
CoPilot navigation software features text-to-speech technology that
translates detailed information into convenient and
easy-to-understand driving instructions, including specific street
names. Pocket Outlook integration enables users to quickly enter an
Outlook Contact as a destination, and an intelligent Detour feature
allows users to view alternate routes, including the difference in
time and distance.
The CoPilot GPS Jacket's GPS receiver is positioned at the
optimum angle for satellite acquisition, and comes with an active
external antenna that enables users to mount their Pocket PCs
anywhere in the vehicle and still receive the best possible
reception. It offers an integrated CF memory slot, power port and an
internal battery that remembers a user's last GPS position.
Trusted Mobility Suite
Trust Digital
3251 Old Lee Hwy., Ste. 212
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-246-9198
703-246-9496 (f)
The Trusted Mobility Suite enables an organization to centrally
manage an unlimited number of PDAs, handhelds, smart phones or
wireless devices connected to an enterprise network. All user
configurations, access control, encryption algorithms, device
functionality, VPN, asset management, and many more functionalities
can be set and pushed to the device.
A complete audit trail of device usage is also recorded through
the suite, which features eight products addressing different areas
of a total security architecture. These include: Trusted Mobility
Server, PDAsecure, PDASecure VPN, Mobile Asset Manager, Mobile
StorageSecure, Mobile DesktopSecure, Mobile Discover Monitor and the
Trusted Mobility Software Development Kit.
ViewSonic Pocket PC V35
ViewSonic
381 Brea Canyon Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
909-444-8888
909-839-7929 (f)
The ViewSonic Pocket PC V35 features the Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
Premium Edition operating system, an Intel 300 MHz Xscale processor,
32MB flash memory and 64 MB RAM. It offers a 3.5-inch 240 x 320 LCD
full color display, a long life Lithium-ion battery and four launch
buttons for easily identifying and updating contacts, tasks, notes
and calendar schedules.
Additional features include a jog dial, which enables users to
quickly and easily navigate through files and applications, and a
built-in Secure Digital (SD) slot, which provides additional memory,
I/O and connectivity options. The V35 also offers a familiar user
interface and enhanced PIM, as well as the ability to retrieve
e-mail, play music, read e-books and watch video.
Zeosphere 1.5
Zeosoft
7430 E. Butherus Dr., Ste. D
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-422-2914
480-422-2901 (f)
The ZeoSphere 1.5 Enterprise Edition is a complete application
development, deployment and management environment for enterprise
mobility solutions. It features a mobile application server, as well
as developer and administrative toolsets. The Enterprise Edition
also provides a component-based platform, built using J2EE standards
and CORBA distributed object technology, to develop solutions for
end-to-end connectivity, from legacy systems to mobile devices.
The Zeosphere Server resides directly on mobile devices for
direct device-to-device queries and application requests. It
provides peer-to-peer and peer-to-enterprise computing, and features
an end-to-end security framework for achieving distributed,
collaborative computing. Additional components include an integrated
rules and inference engine, and enterprise decision flow products. |