Software offers device management for service providers.
Press Release Summary:
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Device Manager (WEDM) v5, intended to assist service providers in building applications, provides centralized control function to help manage end-user devices. It is also designed to function as middleware component within broader service delivery platform architecture. Scalable to manage many devices, software supports open standards management protocols and enables native, agent-based client management for PDAs.
Original Press Release:
IBM WebSphere Everyplace Device Manager V5 Offers Device Management for Service Providers
Overview
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Device Manager (WEDM) V5 is a member of the WebSphere Everyplace Service Delivery (WESD) family of products targeted to assist service provider in building their application. WEDM provides a centralized control function to help manage end-user devices, and it is designed to function as a "middleware" component within a broader service delivery platform architecture.
WEDM supports open standards management protocols:
· Open Mobile Alliance Device Management 1.1.2 (SyncML DM)
· WEDM support for this standard includes profile bootstrapping and remote notification for server-initiated management sessions
· Open Services Gateway Initiative (OSGi)
WEDM also enables native, agent-based client management for Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices-based on the following:
· Palm operating systems
· Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) CE operating systems up to and including PocketPC
· Microsoft Windows 32-bit operating systems, primarily Windows 2000, XP Pro, and Tablet
Key prerequisites
· Passport Advantage® Agreement
· A processor with one of the following operating systems
- AIX® V5.1, AIX 5L, or AIX V5.2
- Sun Solaris 8 or Sun Solaris 9
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Advanced
Planned availability dates
· July 2, 2004, electronic software delivery
· July 30, 2004, media and documentation
At a glance
WebSphere Everyplace Service Device Manager V5:
· Can help simplify device management to help service providers gain market advantage, increase customer loyalty, and enhance revenue growth
· Provides device management capabilities for a wide range of wireless and mobile devices
· Supports a number of device classes and protocols including OMA DM, OSGi, Windows CE, PalmOS, and Windows 32-bit (primarily Windows 2000, XP Pro, and Tablet)
· Scalable to manage many devices
