October 16, 2000
(Third Monday)
(New Location: Allaire Corporation, Newton, MA)

Palm OS, Pocket PC, and Windows Thin-client Application Development Made Easy
Corey Wood, Extended Systems, Inc.

Corey Wood, Application Engineer, Extended Systems, Inc. will present at the Boston Delphi Users Group on October 16th at 7:00. The presentation will focus on XTNDConnect RPM, a wireless/wired programmable middleware solution that allows developers to build business rules/server processes in Delphi and C++Builder, and execute those processes from Palm OS, Pocket PC, and thin Windows applications.

XTNDConnect RPM (Remote Procedure Middleware) is an embedded server that makes mobile and Windows thin-client application development easy. As a robust, easy-to-use middle-tier server for Palm OS, Windows and Windows CE applications, it is quite different from other middleware solutions available today. XTNDConnect RPM is the first middleware to provide real-time access to enterprise server processes for mobile devices and Windows clients. Being process centric, XTNDConnect RPM is not limited to just database functionality. Any process that can be accomplished programatically at the server can be controlled by the client application, such as report building, faxing and printing. By leveraging developers' existing code, XTNDConnect RPM can easily implement business logic at the server level. With the straightforward concept of remote procedures, it provides a robust way to execute server-based processes and receive results remotely.

With real-time access, critical business decisions may be made in the field and immediate updates may be made to your enterprise data. As a result, XTNDConnnect RPM minimizes the limitations associated with mobile applications. In addition to increased productivity and better access to data, XTNDConnect RPM allows large enterprise databases to be accessed and processed by a mobile device, therefore allowing the mobile worker to fully exploit the application anywhere, anytime.

  • Provides real-time access to enterprise server processes for mobile and Windows applications
  • Supports Palm Computing, Windows, and Windows CE devices
  • Lightweight, easy-to-use thin-client architecture
  • Native development in MobileBuilder, Code Warrior, Delphi and C++Builder (soon VB and Java)
  • Secure, reliable connections; Session SafeGuard and Guaranteed Delivery
  • State or stateless connection models
  • Native, ODBC, or ADO access to any database server
Optimized for Mobile Wireless Networks

XTNDConnect RPM is designed to handle connected as well as "connect when necessary" situations. XTNDConnect RPM provides compression for maximized performance as well as Session SafeGuard and Guaranteed Delivery for application stability. Session SafeGuard allows an application to pick up where it left off in the event a network connection is lost. Guaranteed Delivery ensures that process results are delivered to the client application. XTNDConnect RPM leverages the power of the Internet by optimizing the growing availability of wireless networks. Mobile devices can become critical business appliances and workstations for real-time access to enterprise server processes. Whether you're an independent software vendor developing customized applications, or an in-house developer extending corporate applications to mobile devices, XTNDConnect RPM extends your enterprise wherever and whenever it needs to be.


Time

7:00 PM

Location

Allaire Corporation
275 Grove Street, Newton, MA

Directions
    

From Logan International Airport Follow signs exiting the Airport for the Sumner Tunnel. Take the tunnel toward Boston and follow signs for I-93 South/Route 3 South, getting onto I-93 South/Route 3 South. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West, following directions below for "From Boston & Points East"

From Boston & Points East Take the Massachusetts Turnpike I-90 West to Exit 14, I-95/Route 128 (Weston Tolls). Take the I-95 South/Route 128 South ramp toward Dedham/Providence RI. Merge onto I-95 S/Route-128 South and take the first exit, Exit 22, Grove Street/M.B.T.A. Station. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Grove Street. Travel approximately .5 miles, taking a left at the first light after the Riverside MBTA Station into the Riverside Center.

From Worcester, Framingham & Points West Take the Massachusetts Turnpike I-90 East to Exit 14, I-95/Route 128 (Weston Tolls). Take the I-95 South/Route 128 South ramp toward Dedham/Providence RI. Merge onto I-95 S/Route-128 South and take the first exit, Exit 22, Grove Street/M.B.T.A. Station. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp Merge onto Grove Street. Travel approximately .5 miles, taking a left at the first light after the Riverside MBTA Station into the Riverside Center.

From Points South Travel to I-95 North/Route 128 North. Take Exit 22, Grove Street/M.B.T.A. Station. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Grove Street, Travel approximately .3 miles, taking a left at the first light after the Riverside MBTA Station into the Riverside Center

From Points North Travel to I-95 South/Route 128 South. Take Exit 22, Grove Street/M.B.T.A. Station. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Grove Street. Travel approximately .5 miles, taking a left at the first light after the Riverside MBTA Station into the Riverside Center

M.B.T.A. M.B.T.A. train service is avaliable from Boston. Take the Green Line to Riverside, the last stop. Walk down the stairs and out to Grove Street. Walk under the bridge, turn left into the parking lot and towards the main entrance.

From the parking lot After turning into the parking lot proceed past the building and turn right. Either find a parking space and walk in the main entrance or proceed to the other end of the building and enter the parking garage.

Once in the building you will see it is actually three buildings, two smaller buildings and one large building with a security desk in the middle. Allaire is in the large building. Walk toward the security desk. The entrance to the Allaire building is up the stairs behind the security desk. In the Allaire building signs will direct you to the location of the meeting.

Additional Information

Al Reinhart, DisCom Systems
Voice: 508/869-6417
EMail: reinhart@DisCom.com