Remo Sync

RemoSync

Developer(s)	Remoba, Inc.
Stable release	4.0 / May 2010
Operating system	BREW
Type	E-mail client
License	Proprietary
Website	Remoba's RemoSync page

RemoSync (also named as Corporate Email on Verizon) is a mobile application that provides corporate email, calendar and contact synchronization for mobile phones capable of running BREW applications. Conceived as a low-cost^[1] alternative to BlackBerry or iPhone devices, RemoSync is currently available on the Verizon wireless network.^[2]

RemoSync 3.0 and later versions are named as Corporate Email ^[3] by Verizon Wireless. RemoSync and 'Corporate Email' refers to same product.

RemoSync team released a new version 4.0 in May 2010. The first device that has 4.0 is Samsung Reality SCH-U820. RemoSync 4.0 is available on multiple handsets.

RemoSync was developed by Remoba, Inc.,^[4] a software firm in Hayward, California. Remoba earlier was located at Santa clara, California. Relocated to Hayward in 2009 Q4.

RemoSync or Corporate Email Releases

Corporate Email 4.0

Corporate Email 4.0 is officially released in May 2010. This version brings significant changes compared to earlier release 3.0. This product virtually supports emails from all major email solution providers.

• Microsoft Exchange Server
• IBM Lotus Notes
• Google Apps
• Gmail
• IMAP Accounts
• POP Accounts
• zimbra

Uses Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to sync email, contacts & calendar from Microsoft Exchange Server, IBM Lotus Notes and Zimbra. For Google account uses ActiveSync to sync contacts and calendar, where as email is synced using IMAP Push. This version supports IMAP push.

Some key changes are:

• Supports access from Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.
• Supports multiple accounts. User can add GOOGLE / LOTUS / IMAP / POP more than one.
• Supports Lotus Notes Accounts. Email, contacts and Calendar are synced using ActiveSync protocols.
• Supports Google business accounts. Email is synced using IMAP PUSH, contacts and calendar using ActiveSync.
• Allows configuring POP / IMAP accounts.
• IMAP Push is supported.
• Icon based main menu.
• Recurring events and tasks are supported.
• Revised UIs – The UI is completely rewritten with 4.0 versions.
• Contacts database is maintained with application.
• Connects and syncs from Exchange Server even when non-provisional devices blocked.

Criticism

Advantages

• RemoSync operates on a variety of low-to-mid-range handsets.^[5]
• No additional server infrastructure is required. Back-end implemention is via Microsoft Exchange Server Mobile Policy Settings.
• Data transmission is encrypted with SSL.
• RemoSync implements all mobile security features available on Microsoft Exchange.^[6]
• RemoSync 3.0 and later versions supports viewing attachments on phone. Supports viewing DOC, Excel, PDF, PPT, images (GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG). Microsoft office and PDF documents are displayed page by page images. This is big plus knowing the devices not supports any viewer.

Disadvantages

• Service must be offered by wireless carrier. Currently only Verizon wireless enables RemoSync.
• Only available for companies running Microsoft Exchange Server or those using a hosted Exchange solution.
• The 4.0 version maintaines application specific contacts database. Remoba says this is done to prevent unathorized access to corporate contacts.

Notable devices on Verizon using RemoSync (or Corporate Email)

• LG enV Touch (VX11000)
• LG enV3 (VX9200)
• Samsung Reality SCH-U820
• Samsung SCH-U960 (Rogue)
• Casio Hitachi Brigade C741
• Casio Hitachi Rock C731
• LG Dare
• Samsung Alias 2

For complete list check the Verizon pages for 'RemoSync' and 'Corporate Email' on reference section.

See also

• Smartphone
• Mobile Internet Device (MID)
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
• Push e-mail

References

1. ^ Verizon Wireless RemoSync pages [1]
2. ^ Mobiledia: Verizon Wireless Offers RemoSync Push Email Solution [2]
3. ^ Verizon Wireless 'Corporate Email' page[3]
4. ^ Visit RemoSync Product Home Page [4]
5. ^ Verizon Wireless: RemoSync supported handsets [5]
6. ^ Verizon Wireless: RemoSync security FAQ [6]