We need a bit more than sink(ml), even though sync is a start. This is part of a much bigger problem I think. OpenID, how to federate identity and profiles/groups between services and other reasonably tough problems.
Agree. Let's explore seriously. Needs an industry effort and I think Funambol would be interested as well. Becoming more and more obvious that the "contacts" area (phone book, address book etc) is becoming the next big area of development. Threaded SMS, presence, Jaiku etc all in the same domain.
...still thinking about this... Is there an existing SDO or organization that is easy/cheap to join which could act a vehicle for this idea? When W3C has an idea they usually hold an industry workshop (e.g. the mobile ajax workshop I just co-chaired). That could be a first step...
Seems to me there will be some challenges with privacy, federated identity management and security in this initiative. Perhaps a mobile security company should be included?
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Yes Please! Just let everything sync already...
2 years, 1 month ago by atmasphere
Agree. Bits and pieces are already in place, just need to pull it all together.
2 years, 1 month ago by peter
...and I've been pitching this to a few key people for months already... so who knows, might even get something going here;-)
2 years, 1 month ago by peter
I've got that sink(ml)ing feeling.
2 years, 1 month ago by dka
We need a bit more than sink(ml), even though sync is a start. This is part of a much bigger problem I think. OpenID, how to federate identity and profiles/groups between services and other reasonably tough problems.
2 years, 1 month ago by peter
Peter- let's explore this seriously. Maybe there is scope for some kind of industry effort.
2 years, 1 month ago by dka
SyncML or not, I'm sure the Funambol folks would be interested in joining and helping out.
2 years, 1 month ago by mikerowehl
Agree. Let's explore seriously. Needs an industry effort and I think Funambol would be interested as well. Becoming more and more obvious that the "contacts" area (phone book, address book etc) is becoming the next big area of development. Threaded SMS, presence, Jaiku etc all in the same domain.
2 years, 1 month ago by peter
Sounds interesting. Am currently looking into exactly that topic.
2 years, 1 month ago by mvroeder
not sure where dotMobi fits in, but we're always happy to chip in if we can help ;-)
2 years, 1 month ago by JamesPearce
...still thinking about this... Is there an existing SDO or organization that is easy/cheap to join which could act a vehicle for this idea? When W3C has an idea they usually hold an industry workshop (e.g. the mobile ajax workshop I just co-chaired). That could be a first step...
2 years, 1 month ago by dka
Not sure. Need to explore.
2 years, 1 month ago by peter
Seems to me there will be some challenges with privacy, federated identity management and security in this initiative. Perhaps a mobile security company should be included?
2 years, 1 month ago by pivi
Sure will be lots of challenges, so having a security company involved would be good.
2 years, 1 month ago by peter