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White Paper T630/T628
25 October 2003
SyncML, an open standard for remote synchronization
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SyncML – background
The SyncML Initiative Ltd. was founded by Erics-
son, IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Matsushita, Nokia,
Palm Inc., Psion and Starfish Software in February
2000. Supported by more than 60 software and
hardware developers, the SyncML Initiative Ltd.
seeks to develop and promote a globally open
standard for remote synchronization, called Syn-
cML. Unlike many other synchronization platforms,
SyncML is an open industry specification that
offers universal interoperability. Because it uses a
common language, called XML, for specifying the
messages that synchronize devices and applica-
tions, SyncML has been called the only truly future-
proof platform for enabling reliable and immediate
update of data. The benefit for the end user is that
SyncML can be used almost anywhere and in a
wide variety of devices, regardless of application or
operating system.
What is SyncML?
SyncML is the common language for synchronizing
all devices and applications over any network. Syn-
cML leverages Extensible Markup Language (XML),
making SyncML a truly future-proof platform. With
SyncML any personal information, such as e-mail,
calendars, to-do lists, contact information and
other relevant data, will be consistent, accessible
and up to date, no matter where the information is
stored. For example, a calendar entry made to a
mobile device on a business trip is equally available
to a secretary in a network calendar. SyncML is the
ultimate choice for remote synchronization.
In the T630/T628 SyncML supports remote syn-
chronization of the calendar and phone book,
designed for the requirements of the wireless world
SyncML is designed specifically with the wireless
world’s tight requirements in mind. SyncML mini-
mizes the use of bandwidth and can deal with the
special challenges of wireless synchronization,
such as relatively low connection reliability and
high network latency. SyncML supports synchroni-
zation over WAP, fixed networks, infrared, cable or
Bluetooth wireless technology.
In the T630/T628 SyncML enables synchronization
over WAP – an ultimate solution for travellers.