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General Meeting
Location: Auditorium
Date: Monday, March 5
Topic: Palm OS, Pocket PC, and Windows Thin-client Application Development Made Easy
Corey Wood, Extended Systems
http://www.advantagedatabase.com

The presentation will focus on XTNDConnect RPM, a wireless/wired programmable middleware solution that allows developers to build business rules/server processes in Delphi and C++Builder, and execute those processes from Palm OS, Pocket PC, and thin Windows applications.

XTNDConnect RPM (Remote Procedure Middleware) is an embedded server that makes mobile and Windows thin-client application development easy. As a robust, easy-to-use middle-tier server for Palm OS, Windows and Windows CE applications, it is quite different from other middleware solutions available today. XTNDConnect RPM is the first middleware to provide real-time access to enterprise server processes for mobile devices and Windows clients. Being process centric, XTNDConnect RPM is not limited to just database functionality. Any process that can be accomplished programatically at the server can be controlled by the client application, such as report building, faxing and printing. By leveraging developers’ existing code, XTNDConnect RPM can easily implement business logic at the server level. With the straightforward concept of remote procedures, it provides a robust way to execute server-based processes and receive results remotely.

With real-time access, critical business decisions may be made in the field and immediate updates may be made to your enterprise data. As a result, XTNDConnnect RPM minimizes the limitations associated with mobile applications. In addition to increased productivity and better access to data, XTNDConnect RPM allows large enterprise databases to be accessed and processed by a mobile device, therefore allowing the mobile worker to fully exploit the application anywhere, anytime.

  • Provides real-time access to enterprise server processes for mobile and Windows applications
  • Supports Palm Computing, Windows, and Windows CE devices
  • Lightweight,easy-to-use thin-client architecture
  • Native development in MobileBuilder, Code Warrior, Delphi and C++Builder (soon VB and Java)
  • Secure, reliable connections; Session SafeGuard and Guaranteed Delivery
  • State or stateless connection models
  • Native, ODBC, or ADO access to any database server
  • Optimized for Mobile Wireless Networks

XTNDConnect RPM is designed to handle connected as well as "connect when necessary" situations. XTNDConnect RPM provides compression for maximized performance as well as Session SafeGuard and Guaranteed Delivery for application stability. Session SafeGuard allows an application to pick up where it left off in the event a network connection is lost. Guaranteed Delivery ensures that process results are delivered to the client application. XTNDConnect RPM leverages the power of the Internet by optimizing the growing availability of wireless networks. Mobile devices can become critical business appliances and workstations for real-time access to enterprise server processes. Whether you’re an independent software vendor developing customized applications, or an in-house developer extending corporate applications to mobile devices, XTNDConnect RPM extends your enterprise wherever and whenever it needs to be.

A 10 user version of Advantage Database Server with a value of over $1100 will be given away along with various other door prizesat this presentation.

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