Sybase has plans for advanced spatial data functionality in the next release
of its SQL Anywhere database.
The technology enables the
development of spatial applications for smartphones and
the synchronization of "on-device spatial data with spatial databases,
application servers and enterprise systems." Sybase is previewing the
product at the ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference, held March 21 to 23 in
Palm Springs, Calif.
Organizations can use the new capabilities to "provide field
workers with access to detailed spatial information combined with business-critical
data in a robust and scalable way," the company said in a news release
March 22.
"We expect the Spatial Information Management market to continue to
grow at a healthy, compound annual rate over the next several years," David
Sonnen, a Spatial Information Management consultant for IDC,
said in a statement. "Spatially enabled Sybase SQL Anywhere addresses the occasionally
connected environment gap that exists in the spatial market today."
The device will support the use of spatial data on all SQL
Anywhere-supported platforms, including Linux, Windows, BlackBerry, Apple
iPhone and Windows Mobile. In addition, there is "native import for
shape files and built-in functions to export to KML,
GML and SVG formats ... bidirectional
synchronization of spatial and standard data between [mobile workers] and many
popular enterprise systems," and support for OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium)
and SQL/MM (SQL Multimedia) standards for spatial data types and
APIs.
"Geospatial information capabilities continue to become more pervasive
within the enterprise mobility space because of their profound impact on field
worker productivity," Sybase Product Manager Jason Hinsperger told eWEEK. "Soon,
most mobile enterprise applications will all include a spatial element."
The product is slated to be available in the second half of 2010. To apply
to participate in the company's beta program, click here.
Editor's Note: This
story was updated with information from Sybase.
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