Device Management
EasyConnect is unique in the depth and breadth of its device support. It supports hundreds of USB modems, PC cards, mobile phones and embedded modems for laptops such as Fujitsu Siemens, Sony Vaio and Toshiba. New devices are added every week as devices becomes available and operator requirements grow.
It is vital for a laptop connectivity solution such as EasyConnect to be able to support as many devices as possible as soon as possible after they become available. Birdstep's goal is to always support at least 80% of relevant devices on the market. This goal is achievable due to Birdstep's close relationship with the major hardware manufacturers of PC cards, phones, USB modems, embedded modules, and so on. A proactive approach means that EasyConnect in many cases can offer support for devices before they have been made commercially available.
Birdstep's test procedures for new devices are both stringent and extensive. They are designed to ensure that the interaction between the devices and the EasyConnect software lives up to the high standards set by the company itself and by its customers. The tests cover performance, stability and functionality in order to ensure the best possible user experience. In the case of HSDPA, for example, it is essential to focus on the performance and traffic throughput since users expect higher performance from new types of PC cards and embedded devices.