Ericsson, in fact, used the well known WAP protocol to demonstrate wireless SyncML synchronization at the London launch.

SyncML is an open standard, capable of working across platforms, networks
and devices in both the wireless and fixed-line environments. 

For consumers, this kind of universal remote data synchronization means that e-mail, calendars, to-do lists, address books, and other databases can remain easily up-to-date, regardless of network, device or platform used.

For the first time, a calendar entry made on a desktop computer, for example, would be immediately accessible by a wireless device.
Synchronization can also occur over Bluetooth, infrared or cable systems. 


Indeed the speed and cohesion with which the specification was developed is widely regarded as a tremendous boon for all segments of the market, including device manufacturers, application developers, Internet service providers, wireless network operators and of course, consumers.