Ericsson AirCalendar 1 w/ standardized synchronization of mobile phones & diaries

Ericsson AirCalendar first with standardized synchronization of mobile phones and Web diaries - Users can book appointments and get reminders from a mobile phone or PC. Ericsson has introduced the first Web-based diary application that meets the new Wide Area Network Synchronization standard. AirCalendar is a new application that allows users to access their diaries wherever they are, either from a mobile phone or from an Internet PC. AirCalendar synchronizes appointments and other entries made using either method, and can provide users with reminders - so the chances of double bookings or missed appointments are greatly reduced. AirCalendar is a client-server solution designed to enable operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to offer synchronized Web calendar services. Users can access the service from a mobile phone or Internet browser to book meetings, check their diaries, receive notifications and reminders, and access contact and to-do lists. Users can also be notified when another authorized user requests a new or changed appointment. AirCalendar synchronizes WAP phone-based diaries and lists with those stored on the Web or a corporate network. AirCalendar is the first product to support Wide Area Network Synchronization according to 3GPP TS 27.103 (based on IrMc 1.1), which is also supported by other leading mobile technology manufacturers in the 3GPP. AirCalendar can be accessed from GSM and TDMA WAP phones - and future GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA phones - supporting Wide Area Network Synchronization according to 3GPP TS 27.103 (based on IrMc 1.1). Using AirCalendar, co-workers, friends or club members can establish common diaries, separate from their personal diaries. In this way, suitable times for meetings or social occasions can be found and arranged quickly and conveniently. Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at: http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: James Borup, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 70 590 9261; E-mail: james.borup@lme.ericsson.se Jan Lindgren, Vice President & General Manager Mobile Internet Solutions, Ericsson Phone: +46 8 585 33 102; +46 70 525 7558 E-mail: jan.lindgren@era.ericsson.se About remote synchronization Remote synchronization enables users to update and synchronize all types of applications, including e-mail, calendar and to-do lists, wherever they are. New meetings, address book entries and other information can be sent to and from a WAP-enabled mobile phone and corporate or Internet servers, using 3rd Generation Partnership Project technology (3GPP TS 27.103), WAP and the open synchronization technology IrMC 1.1. Ericsson demonstrated the world's first wide area network (WAN) remote synchronization service over WAP at CeBIT 2000, using the open synchronization technology IrMC 1.1. 3GPP TS 27.103 is the first global standard for remote synchronization specialized for mobile phones, and is fully supported by Ericsson, in recognition of the importance of establishing a global and open worldwide standard. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/06/05/20000605BIT00350/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/06/05/20000605BIT00350/bit0002.pdf