14 DAY TRIAL // CompanionLink Software, Inc., a provider of mobile sync solutions for Microsoft Outlook, has extended support to Apple’s iPad and iOS 4-enabled devices with its two-way synchronization of Outlook Business Contact Manager 2010 for smarthones and tablet devices.
“Contacts, calendar, contact notes, opportunities, project tasks and marketing campaigns from Outlook Business Contact Manager sync to all major smartphone platforms, including Android, Apple iOS 4, Palm webOS, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry,” reads the official announcement. “Data can be synchronized in a variety of ways – USB sync, wireless sync, or via Google and their Google Sync service. New handhelds like Motorola DROID X, Apple iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G, Palm Pre and others are fully supported,” CompanionLink added (emphasis ours).
“Professionals demand Outlook Business Contact Manager works with their mobile phones,” says Rushang Shah, Director of Marketing for CompanionLink Software, Inc. “CompanionLink brings Outlook BCM to mobile devices with support for advanced features like categories, linking contacts to calendar events, and user-defined fields.”
Those looking to sync their Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 Business Contact Manager data to their iPhone can do so using CompanionLink and choosing either wired sync (using a USB cable) or wireless sync. All the basic features for a two-way sync can be found in CompanionLink Express, whereas CompanionLink Pro includes additional options, like the Auto Sync Timer, and others. Those who choose to sync using the wired (USB) method must configure CompanionLink and tether their iPhone to their PC. A complete list of Outlook and Outlook BCM data supported by CompanionLink is available below, as provided by CompanionLink Software :
- Contacts (Outlook contacts, Outlook BCM contacts) - Calendar events linked to contacts - Calendar event details and notes - Recurring events - Tasks - Categories - Contact notes - Opportunities, business projects, project tasks, marketing campaigns - syncs to Tasks on the phone - User-defined fields - Alarms and calendar reminders - Contact photos
CompanionLink’s solution for Microsoft Outlook Business Contact Manager is now priced at $49.95 (limited time offer), the company also announced. Those looking to try before they buy have the option to get a 14-day evaluation free of charge. Visit CompanionLink here for more information.