SYNCML Integration
Synchronization Markup Language is a platform independent information synchronization standard. It offers an open standard as a replacement for existing data synchronization solutions, which have mostly been somewhat vendor, application or OS specific.
It helps synchronize contact and calendar information between a mobile phone and personal computer. The new version of the specification includes support for push email, providing a standard protocol alternative to proprietary solutions like BlackBerry.
Why use SYNCML integration ?
- The protocol is open and based upon standardized XML communication over HTTP POST (REST like) which makes it relatively straightforward to implement on any platform.
- Even though XML documents per definition are text based - the protocol is versatile enough to be used to synchronize any binary file format.
- A lot of free services available, including clients and apps.
