Software provides business information for mobile workers.
Press Release Summary:
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Access for Multiplatforms v4.3 delivers real-time, business information to mobile
workers. It adds driving directions and mapping information to mobile applications via Location Aware services, improves productivity of mobile workers with real-time
e-mail and instant messaging on their mobile devices, and
improves customer service by extending data to mobile workers. Version supports Windows® 2000 and AIX®.
Original Press Release:
IBM WebSphere Everyplace Access V4.3 Reaches Out to Your Mobile Employees
Overview
WebSphere® Everyplace(TM) Access (WEA) for Multiplatforms V4.3 can
enable mobile employees to access your business applications and data from virtually anywhere at any time. It provides a flexible, open, and extendable framework to build new
applications or extend existing applications to devices such as
handheld computers and mobile phones.
The expanded function in WEA V4.3 can help to:
o Increase productivity
o Enhance revenue growth
o Improve customer satisfaction
o Empower your workforce with the right information when needed
WEA V4.3 is being released in two phases. The first, V4.3.0, supports Windows® 2000 and AIX®. It includes the following
enhancements:
o New features and improved performance for e-mail/PIM
synchronization.
This includes synchronization of e-mail and PIM data with Microsoft(TM) Exchange 5.5 servers and Lotus® Domino(TM) 6.x servers
o Lotus Sametime® Mobile support for messaging and awareness on
Everyplace Client-supported Pocket PC 2002 and Palm devices
o Location Aware services that easily add maps, driving directions, and nearby sites of interest to mobile-enabled
applications
o E-mail and PIM synchronization support for selected devices from NTT DoCoMo
o Support for additional Palm devices
o Support for WebSphere Portal V4.2
o Simplified install and configuration of Everyplace Client on selected devices
The second release, V4.3.1, will replace V4.3.0 and add the following features:
o Support for Solaris 8 servers with Service Cluster dated May 6,
2002, or later
o Support for Oracle 8 databases
o Support for selected Sharp devices
If you purchase V4.3.0, you are entitled to V4.3.1 for no additional charge according to the terms of your Passport Advantage Agreement.
Key Prerequisites
One of the following:
o Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server with Service Pack 3
o AIX V5.1 with ML3, or later
o Solaris 8 with Service Cluster dated May 6, 2002, or later
(supported in V4.3.1)
Refer to the Technical Information section for additional information.
At a Glance
WebSphere Everyplace Access (WEA) for Multiplatforms V4.3 can:
o Deliver real-time, critical business information to mobile
workers, such as sales order status to a sales representative
or machine outage information to a field technician, via
notification services
o Add driving directions and mapping information to mobile applications via Location Aware services
o Help improve the productivity of mobile workers with real-time
e-mail, personal information management (PIM), and instant
messaging on their mobile devices
o Help improve customer service by extending enterprise applications and data to mobile workers through synchronization services and mobile development tools
Discounted pricing is available when trading or converting from
selected products to Wl_A V4.3.
Planned Availability Dates
o Initial release (V4.3.C -AIX and Windows):
- May 29, 2003: Electronic download
- June 26, 2003: Nledia pack
o Modified release (V4.3.1 -AIX, Windows, and Solaris):
- July 25, 2003: Electronic download
- August 15, 2003: Media pack
