Sybase Announces Latest Version of Award-Winning Mobile and Wireless Rapid Application Development Tool
October 25 2004 - 8:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Sybase Announces Latest Version of Award-Winning Mobile and
Wireless Rapid Application Development Tool Developers Can Deliver
Mobile Applications in Hours With Sybase PocketBuilder 2.0 SAN
FRANCISCO, POCKETPC SUMMIT 2004, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
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/ . NOTE: Sybase, PocketBuilder,
DataWindow and SQL Anywhere Studio are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sybase, Inc or its subsidiaries. Other names and
brands may be claimed as the property of others. (R) indicates
registration in the United States of America. Special Note:
Statements concerning Sybase's future growth, prospects and new
product releases are, by nature, forward-looking statements that
involve a number of uncertainties and risks, and cannot be
guaranteed. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"expect," "intend," "will" and similar expressions relating to
Sybase and its management may identify forward-looking statements.
Such statements are intended to reflect Sybase's current views with
respect to future events and may ultimately prove to be incorrect
or false. Factors that could cause actual events or results to
differ materially include shifts in customer demand, rapid
technology changes, competitive factors and unanticipated delays in
scheduled product availability. These and other risks are detailed
from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form
10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be
viewed on Sybase's Web site). DATASOURCE: Sybase, Inc. CONTACT:
Julie Connolly of Sybase, Inc., +1-925-236-8696, or ; or Hadley
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