Although handheld devices get most of the attention, servers play a key role in supporting wireless solutions. The System i supports the new class of middleware and componentry that must exist to enable wireless solutions. Whether you are migrating an existing application to wireless or creating a new mobile application, the System i is an excellent wireless application server.
Wireless solutions work well with the System i because they are built around the key strengths of the platform. Support for technologies such as XML and Java are key for modern, wireless applications. The System i builds its XML and Java enablement into the operating system, making it a superior application platform. In addition, the System i strengths in availability, reliability and scalability make it ideal for supporting the needs of wireless solutions.
Unlike many other server platforms, the System i will not require that you bring in new, standalone servers to support each component of a wireless solution. Multiple components of a wireless solution can be consolidated on a single System i. If the System i is already the home of your critical business applications, then availability and reliability are important to your business. It makes sense to enable mobile access to your critical applications using a platform that is just as reliable.
Pervasive allows you to monitor and manage your network of System i systems from anywhere, using mobile computing devices.
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