Funambol is a freely available mobile application server that is built on open source technology. It provides a platform for developers to build mobile applications and services that can be easily accessed by users on a variety of devices.
Funambol not only serves as a data synchronization tool but also doubles as a software development platform for mobile applications. It provides client and server-side Java APIs to ease the development, deployment, and management of any mobile project.
As the standard implementation of the Open Mobile Alliance Data Synchronization and Device Management protocols (OMA DS and DM, formerly referred to as SyncML), Funambol ensures smooth and efficient running of all its features.
Funambol boasts of several key features, such as:
- Funambol Data Synchronization Server: a mobile application server that provides synchronization services for wireless clients and PCs.
- Funambol Device Management: an OMA DM server that manages mobile devices remotely.
- Funambol Connectors: gateways that allow for two-way synchronization with existing data assets from file systems, databases, email systems, and applications.
- Funambol Client Plug-ins: protocol extenders and clients for Palm, Windows Mobile, Outlook, BlackBerry, and iPod to facilitate the synchronization of email messages and PIM data.
- Funambol Software Development Kit: development tools that enable sometimes-connected mobile applications on devices (in Java - J2SE and J2ME - and C++) and the inclusion of data sources to the server.
The latest release comes packed with major feature enhancements, improving on an already excellent product. Overall, Funambol is a top-of-the-line solution to all your mobile needs; its flexibility and reliability make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking quality mobile software.
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