HipLink is a robust family of software solutions that delivers plug-and-play access to wireless networks from computer systems. Install HipLink and connect your system directly to the wireless broadcast towers.
HipLink is ideal for dispatch applications, where the users need to type in messages for transmission over the wireless networks to remote or local field or support personnel, such as in help desk applications, field service, sales, transportation, etc. Another popular application is adding HipLink to your existing application(s) where one wants to redirect certain data coming out of an application program, system or application level, out over the wireless network. Solstice SunNet Manager is one such popular application that is being "wireless enabled" all around the world. Another application is in general communications applications where businesses need to improve communications to field personnel. Anywhere, Anytime Computing! Applications developers kits are also available.
HipLink runs on DOS, Windows, Novell and UNIX systems. Wireless Networks supported include paging, cellular, CDPD, ARDIS and RAM Mobile Data. Wireless Peripherals include all devices supported by the wireless network providers: alphanumeric pagers on the low end (receive only) to PCMCIA modems linking into Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), palmtops or laptops. HipLink features include: Groups, Cascading, Support Staff Scheduling, canned messages, message management and performance management, multiple modems, multiple wireless networks, unlimited number of wireless devices. Many Application Program Interfaces (APIs) already exist for systems such as Solstice SunNet Manager, OpenView, NetView, NMS, etc. Ninety percent of the applications are plug-and-play.
Solaris version: 2.3 and 2.4
Solstice application/version: Solstice EM 1.0, Solstice SNM 2.2, 2.2.2
Type of integration: Console Menu Interface, Uses Agent API, Data File Integration, Uses Manager API