Glossary

A glossary of mobile technology terms.

 
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Encryption

The process of "scrambling" a message so that it cannot be intercepted and easily read by unauthorized parties. Messages from a digital phone or from a laptop are often encrypted in a wireless environment.

EAS (Exchange ActiveSync)

The EAS (or Exchange ActiveSync) is a data synchronization service that enables mobile users that have a Microsoft Exchange Client to access their e-mail, calendar, and contacts and retain access to this information while they are offline.

CommonTime utilize the EAS on a variety of device types to allow Lotus Notes data to be replicated using mSuite or mNotes. Compatible devices using the EAS service include the Apple iPhone, Palm Pre and a variety of Android and Symbian S60 5th Edition handsets.