As the subject says, here's the press release. Their Symbian smartphones already sync pretty well to most things, so this is perhaps a technology boost across the board? Comments welcome.
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Nokia snap up Intellisync
I can;t help thinking that it would have been better for Symbian OS if Symbian had decided to make a move and buy Intellisync - I know they provide a basic connectivity and syn tool that companies can then skin and improve, but there seems to be more and more concentration of "tools" higher up the chain than Symbian. Sure there's nothign wrong with supplying just the kernel and advice, but Intellisync also being available to UIQ would have helped the business use of those phones.
It certainly seems to tie in with Nokia's launch of the E-Series - Nokia's current software isn't really of a high enough standrard to handle complex sync requirements.
Don't forget Intellisync main business in Enterprise email and its well knwon for being device agnostic. Given Nokia's stated goal with Business Center was to link in any device I suspect this device agnosticism will remain.
Intellysync is also the tool that yahoo reccomends for syncing palm and windows CE devices to your yahoo account. I hope this means that they will be releasing a free symbian intellisync version for end users.
Ewan wrote:I can;t help thinking that it would have been better for Symbian OS if Symbian had decided to make a move and buy Intellisync.With what money? That is, look at the acquisition cost and compare it to Symbian's financials. 😉