The platform received
Microsoft certification for use on Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs last fall.
Roaming Messenger's proprietary technology encapsulates workflow logic and data into smart software "messengers" that can "automatically roam" across wired and wireless devices, track down recipients, confirm receipt, deliver interactive content (including text, voice, GIS data, photos, and documents), and transmit real-time responses back to the sending application, according to the company.
The company claims its technology addresses two key concerns in wireless messaging: interoperability across devices, and end-to-end government-grade security. According to Roaming Messenger, the technology can be quickly integrated into existing applications, after which its behavior can be controlled through a web services interface. Additionally, is claimed to be highly scalable, up to "millions" of users.
Roaming Messenger enabled applications can now use GPS information to send interactive messages to first responders and other field personnel who are nearest to an incident, according to the company. For example, in case of an explosion at a seaport, responders nearest to the harbor would be notified immediately. Other units in the field could then be shifted around to take over patrol of the areas vacated by those responders who were re-directed to cover the incident at the harbor.
By dynamically and continuously sending location information back to the command center, says Roaming Messenger, all units and responders in the field can be kept up to date in a rapidly changing situation, and re-routed with higher degrees of safety and efficiency. Carrying the above example one step further, responders directed to the incident could use interactive messaging technology to get maps of the port or details about the type of cargo in the vessels nearby so that proper fire extinguishing techniques could be utilized, the company adds.
The company points out that the market for LBS is expanding rapidly, due at least in part to recent E-911 regulations that required network operators to invest heavily in location technology. With the infrastructure in place, industry giants such as
Microsoft, Blackberry,
ESRI and others are developing their own LBS initiatives and product roll-outs.
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