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Spyglass Joins Microsoft's Systems Integrator Program for Windows CE

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Spyglass, a leader in application development for Windows CE, has become a systems integrator for Microsoft's Windows CE operating system. This move comes in response to the growing demand for Windows CE-based applications and expertise, a trend that Spyglass has capitalized on with its successful Mobile Forms Database product.

Key Takeaways:

  • Spyglass brings significant experience in application development for Windows CE to the Microsoft systems integrator program.
  • The company's Mobile Forms Database, a mobile database and forms data collection application for Handheld PCs, has been a significant contributor to its success.
  • Spyglass has been actively engaged in various projects related to Windows CE, making joining the systems integrator program a logical extension of its business plan.
  • As a systems integrator, Spyglass will be able to take advantage of Microsoft's services and support for Windows CE, including the growing interest in the operating system.
  • The company's California business unit, where the Mobile Forms Database was created, has a wealth of experience and familiarity with the Internet, advanced television, and development of Windows CE-based applications.
  • Spyglass will demonstrate its Windows CE-Based Technologies, including Mobile Forms, at the Microsoft Windows CE Developers Conference from April 6-8.

Statistics:

  • The Philips Velo, HP 320LX, Casio's Cassiopeia, Compaq's PC Companion, LG's Phenom, and NEC's MobilePro are all Windows CE-based devices that support the Spyglass Mobile Forms Database.
  • The database allows users to create powerful handheld databases that cater to the growing mobile data collection needs.
  • Spyglass Prism, content conversion technology, ensures that Internet access is fast and efficient on Windows CE-based devices.
  • Spyglass Prism reduces the amount of data transmitted, resulting in content display from two to four times faster than unaided Internet access.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, April 6 /PRNewswire -- Citing the success of its Mobile Forms Database product and the increasing customer demand for Windows CE-based applications and expertise, Internet pioneer Spyglass ...
  • Spyglass, Inc. Web site: http://www.spyglass.com
  • Microsoft Windows CE Developers Conference
  • Spyglass annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1997, filed with the SEC.

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