RoadSync 3.0 beta released

DataViz, Inc. has released a public beta of RoadSync, version 3.0, which now supports select mobility features in Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) Exchange Server 2007. Based on the Exchange Server ActiveSync protocol licensed directly from Microsoft, RoadSync provides secure, wireless and direct push synchronization of corporate e-mail, attachments, calendar and contacts. The beta is currently available for Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Eseries and Nseries devices running the S60 3rd edition software on Symbian OS such as the popular Nokia E61, N80, N91 and more.

DataViz’s commitment to develop Exchange ActiveSync connectivity for a wide variety of mobile devices began in 2004 for S60 on Symbian OS and has since been extended to support S80 and UIQ software on Symbian OS. In addition, many of the current shipping versions of RoadSync include support for Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), offering key mobility enhancements such as Direct Push, GAL Lookup, Remote Wipe and IT Policy Enforcement. RoadSync v3.0 will continue to build on these latest security and management features provided by SP2 while adding new productivity enhancements introduced in Exchange 2007.

The following features are among those currently supported in the RoadSync v3.0 beta for smartphones based on S60 and Symbian OS, when installed in combination with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007:

E-mail Flags
With flags it is easy to triage e-mail from a mobile device and flag it for later action. No longer will users have to go back to their office and re-manage their inbox in Outlook or OWA. Messages will already be properly flagged and organized for the appropriate follow-up action. Flagging in Exchange 2007 will support both the flagging models of Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007.

Faster Message Retrieval
Exchange 2007 introduces a new, more effective “fetch” approach for messages. The device can simply and immediately fetch the pieces of data, such as an attachment or the end of a long message thread, instead of initiating a full synchronization. This provides faster and more efficient access to important data, keeping users right in line with their message and thoughts.

Online Mailbox Search
Information can now be quickly found from a mobile device using the search capability of Exchange ActiveSync. When executing an over-the-air search from a mobile device, the user’s entire Exchange mailbox is queried and the search results can be rapidly retrieved to the device for use. This capability enables access to information sent or received days, weeks, or even months before, regardless of the storage limitations or synchronization preferences of the mobile device.

SharePoint and UNC File Access
When a user receives a link to a file on Windows SharePoint Services site or a UNC file share while using a mobile device, Exchange Server 2007 uses LinkAccess to retrieve and display the document, no VPN required. Linked SharePoint files will act just like ordinary file attachments with the corresponding downloading, viewing and editing options, thus expanding access to critical corporate information while working on the go.

Additional Exchange 2007 mobile features such as HTML messages, AutoDiscovery, Out of Office Assistant, improved calendaring and more device policies are also planned for future releases of RoadSync but are not currently available in this beta.

You can participate in the RoadSync beta program from here. To see a live demonstration of RoadSync, visit the DataViz booth (#127) at The Symbian Smartphone Show, October 17-18, London ExCeL Centre. DataViz will also be showcasing Documents To Go, featuring InTact Technology for Symbian OS. This award-winning mobile Office suite allows users to access and edit Microsoft Office documents and e-mail attachments on a variety of mobile devices, including the Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) M600, P990 and Nokia 9300 smartphones. Documents To Go is compatible with: S80 and UIQ software on Symbian OS.