White Paper
M600
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February 2006
SyncML – an open standard for synchronization
SyncML background
Leading the way in providing remote
synchronization capability, Sony Ericsson realizes
that interoperability of remote synchronization is of
utmost importance if mobile data usage is to
become as widespread as generally predicted.
That is why Ericsson, along with IBM, Lotus,
Motorola, Matsushita, Nokia, Palm Inc., Psion and
Starfish Software, founded the SyncML initiative in
February 2000. Supported by more than 600
software and hardware developers, the SyncML
initiative seeks to develop and promote a globally
open standard for remote synchronization, called
SyncML. 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 applications, 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.
M600 uses SyncML for both local synchronization
(with a PC using Bluetooth™ connectivity or a
cable connection) and remote synchronization over
HTTP.
What information can be
synchronized in the M600?
** Note, Email and Bookmark implementation are
proprietary and therefore not SyncML compliant.
Application
Remote
sync
Local
sync
Contacts
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Calendar
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Tasks
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Note (text part only)
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Bookmarks
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