In the days of client/server applications the amount of data sent “over the wire” was not typically a huge concern unless the data was very big. This is because client/server applications typically run on local networks with 10, 100 or even 1000 Mbps connections; plenty of speed for most data applications. In the web world, however, more people access their application over remote networks, like from remote offices, home, or Starbucks. These are typically much slower connections, have to go thru many routers along the way (called “hops”), and often travel thru VPNs which encrypt/decrypt the data along the way.

I've just uploaded the source code and demo videos for the iMIS Mobile application that I demoed at the Innovations conference.
http://www.imiscommunity.com/imis_mobile

I've also setup a live site that anyone can play with using a mobile browser. See it in action here:
http://mobile.imis.com

There are tons of devices out there, and I only have a few that I can get my hands on personally. So, let me know how it looks on your device!

In general, ASI is looking to do more public and by invitation betas and previews of upcoming products and features and even of proof-of-concept type software that may or may not make it into product.

See Don’s blog posting relating to this goal.

There are many benefits to inviting AiSPs, customers, and ASI employees to participate in this way, including: