NotifySync Adds Direct ActiveSync Support To BlackBerry

NotifySync just announced their new BlackBerry client which adds ActiveSync support to your device. This looks remarkably similar to AstraSync but I am not sure if they are just rebranding their product. (I am mentioning it just in case it is not) The NotifySync product provides wireless direct push email, calendar, contacts and task synchronization to Microsoft Exchange Server, Kerio MailServer, Zimbra Collaboration Suite, and CommuniGate Pro Server.

The NotifySync BlackBerry app gives you a separate email box but interfaces directly with the native BlackBerry calendar, address book and task apps. The NotifySync for BlackBerry app does not require the use of any middleware since it directly communicates with the email platform’s ActiveSync interface. It also allows for global address lookups and remote device wipes if the device is stolen.

You can read more about it at this link but pricing is not published…

Feature breakdown:

Email:

• Uses custom NotifySync email client to send, receive, reply to and forward emails
• Folder mirroring allows email folders from your mail account to be synchronized to the device
• Attachment viewing is supported using the BlackBerry native viewers for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Emails with attachments can be forwarded

PIM: (Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks)

• Interfaces to the BlackBerry’s native calendar, contact and tasks applications
• Synchronize calendar events in a configurable Look-Back/Look-Ahead range
• Multiple address books supported
• Remote lookup (Global Address List) retrieves contact information from the customer’s LDAP directory
• Receive and accept/decline meeting invitations

Security:

• SSL encryption protocol for data-in-motion between the BlackBerry and the email platform
• Remote wipe can be initiated by the email platform for a lost or stolen device
• Inactivity timeout configurable by end user

Push types:

• Supports direct push
• Supports scheduled push intervals configurable by end user

Setup and configuration:

• All information for set-up and configuration are entered on the BlackBerry device

Supported email platforms:

• Microsoft Exchange 2003 /07/ SBS
• CommuniGate Pro
• Zimbra
• Kerio