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Industry Insider Report for: Spyglass  Spyglass is a pioneer in providing Internet solutions for the non-PC market. When Microsoft needed to answer the call of the burgeoning wireless device market for a reliable platform, Spyglass immediately began to familiarize itself with the Windows CE OS. In the past two years Microsoft has brought Windows CE to numerous classes of devices, including clamshell and palm computers, automobiles, industrial control systems, and set-top boxes. In addition, licensees for Windows CE are bringing the platform to still other markets, including industrial control and point-of-sale applications. Recognizing the growth potential there would be in creating software and solutions to work with Windows CE, Spyglass made several moves to tap into the Windows CE market in 1998 by becoming a member of the systems integrator program for Windows CE. Soon after joining Microsoft's systems integrator program for Windows CE, Spyglass began developing more technology, including a Windows CE version of their leading Spyglass Device Mosaic Web browser. Spyglass offers the Windows CE port of its Web browser to bridge the gap for hardware running Embedded CE, the variant of Windows CE targeted for non-handheld devices, so as to allow Internet browsing capability for a wide range of wireless devices. Also in 1998, Spyglass professional services began offering custom Windows CE application development. Last April this service became easier to master because Spyglass acquired Navitel Communications Inc., a privately-held Menlo Park, Calif. developer of a Microsoft Windows CE-based software and applications platform for Internet-enabled telephones. Navitel's extensive experience in providing Windows CE-based solutions for devices is a natural extension of Spyglass' current solutions practice for Windows CE. With the Navitel acquisition, Spyglass gained significant expertise in developing Internet-enabling software and applications running on the Windows CE platform. Overall, the Navitel acquisition enhanced Spyglass' ability to leverage the success of Windows CE as one of the leading Internet device platforms. Also in April and in another significant move to partner Windows CE technology and Spyglass' Internet expertise, Spyglass secured a $20 million multi-year agreement with Microsoft. The strategic agreement includes Spyglass' licensing technology and providing services to Microsoft that will help to accelerate the development and deployment of Windows CE-based products. Spyglass will work directly with Microsoft to develop and integrate multiple Windows CE-based applications for Internet device manufacturers that are developing products utilizing the Windows CE operating system. The partnership is still in its early stages but will certainly enable the development of a broad variety of products and services for intelligent connected appliances.
Spyglass's website: http://www.spyglass.com Spyglass's Solutions page: http://www.spyglass.com/solutions/ Email: info@spyglass.com Click on the company name to view their full individual "Industry Insider Reports" Blue Sky Software: makers of CE online help software called, RoboHELP and RoboHELP Office 7.0. "…authors can easily utilize the full range of features and functionality in these two fundamentally different Help formats (RoboHELP Classic for WinHelp; and RoboHELP HTML Edition for HTML-based Help), without compromising the quality of their work." Ilium Software: makers of eWallet, ListPro, Recordian and much more CE software. "The platform that's most attractive, easy to use, and provides the biggest variety of software and hardware options -- both for personal and business use -- will win the market. Windows CE devices already provide hardware options for all kinds of users, from those who want the smallest, pocket-size device to those who want a very useable keyboard." Laridian Bible Software for Win CE: makers of Bible related CE software including, PalmBible, DailyReader and eTracts. "Windows CE uniquely allows us to combine the portability and accessibility of a printed Bible and the power of a computer to provide a unique and powerful Bible study aid. A Windows CE computer with Bible study software from Laridian supplements your personal library or your Bible study software for your desktop computer, AND allows you to take it with you wherever you go!" ParaGraph: makers of pen internet based software including, CalliGrapher®, MorphInk™ and NetWriter™. "The ability to fill out field forms, add freehand handwritten notes, markup and annotate documents is crucial for doctors, sales people, IT managers and many other professions." Physix: makers of electronic medical record products including, PocketCHART™ and COMPENDIA® "PocketChart …helps physicians and other providers to fully document their patient encounters, to access past medical histories and charts, and to utilize a full pharmaceutical library and write prescriptions, all while at the point of care." Ramblesurf: makers of Central Express 1.0, for Windows CE "It enables developers to add remote control or diagnostic capabilities to Windows CE based devices via user-friendly web technology. " Spyglass: are providers of internet related software solutions and services. "Recognizing the growth potential there would be in creating software and solutions to work with Windows CE, Spyglass made several moves to tap into the Windows CE market in 1998 by becoming a member of the systems integrator program for Windows CE. " USAR: developed Juno™ and SPICoder™– H/PC peripheral ICs "USAR has developed a new set of peripheral ICs specifically to meet the needs of designers of H/PCs. Our ICs offer User Interface access, Power Management and Smart Battery System capabilities; all with Zero Power™ consumption..." WESTTEK: makers of the JETCET™ family of products including JETCET™ Print & Professional, JETCET™ Companion, JETCET™ Connect. "JETCET PRINT advances the operating system's capabilities by offering color & monochrome printing support, a full featured print preview, an enhanced .bmp &.tif image viewer, and connectivity to most home, office, and mobile printers." |