Today McObject, embedded database developers, announced formal support for their Perst database system on Windows Phone 7 following a port written by APPA Mundi's Andy Wigley. Perst is an open-source database engine for Java and .NET Framework. Andy successfully ported the code to run on the Silverlight runtime used on the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform. When Windows Phone devices ship in time for holiday season 2010 there will be no database engine on the platform which application developers can use. Perst supports storing its data within the Isolated Storage accessible to a Silverlight application.

“Three cheers for APPA Mundi and their initiative in driving Perst for .NET in this direction,” - McObject CEO Steve Graves

Along with the database engine itself Andy ported a sample CRM application to run on Windows Phone 7 using the Metro user interface design.

"Building a database for Windows Phone 7 qualifies as epic, The guys over at APPA Mundi have done something that certainly caught our eye.” - Brandon Watson, Director  Windows Phone Developer Experience, Microsoft

You can read McObject's press release here. Read more about the port in Andy's blog posts one and two.

Microsoft have unveiled the details of the developer story for Windows Phone 7 based on Silverlight and the XNA Framework. Microsoft have taken the bold step of completely re-thinking the platform and have vastly altered the development experience. If you have written applications for Windows Mobile 6.x these will no longer run on Windows Phone 7.

With our experise at adapting to new platforms and extensive training undertaken, we are well placed to help take your existing applications forward to Windows Phone 7 and take advantage of the new platform. Of course we can also assist with new projects targetting Windows Phone 7 as well as Windows Phone 6.x and Windows Embedded platforms.

APPA Mundi works on the cutting edge of mobile application design and can help your business realise the potential of the new platform. The launch of Windows Phone 7 underscores Microsoft's commitment to the expanding world of mobile computing. As the world becomes smaller and the pace and scope of technology increases, so businesses become increasingly mobile. APPA Mundi helps you stay that way.

APPA Mundi recently worked with Microsoft on an exciting project to implement indoor mapping using Windows Mobile handsets. You can find out more along with a video showing the system here:-http://blogs.msdn.com/lokeuei/archive/2009/08/25/gomaps-indoor-navigation.aspx

APPA Mundi has become a core member of the Samsung Mobile Innovator program. The program was created for Samsung to support development across its range of Mobile devices including those running Windows Mobile and other platforms. Along with the tools and documentation required to work with Samsung devices including their advanced APIs, which go over and above the capabilities built into Windows Mobile, the program provides virtual lab facilities to test across a range of real hardware. Click the logo below to find out more about the program:-

Andrej Radinger has written a comprehensive article on getting started with device development using Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Compact Framework 3.5. You can view the article in full in the MSDN Library:-

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd721907.aspx

Microsoft are running a 24 hour online event combining 95 sessions across all regions. APPA Mundi's Andrej Radinger will be delivering a session on Visual Studio 2008 and Windows Mobile SDK tools (MBL304a/b). For details on the whole event and to register visit the Tech Days site:-

Andy Wigley and Andrej Radinger will be attending this year's four day event hosted by Microsoft.

"This year’s event promises to provide opportunities for MVPs to network and socialize with their technical peers, build stronger relationships with Microsoft product teams, and represent their communities by sharing real world insight and feedback."

Andy Wigley and Andrej Radinger will be presenting the following sessions at the upcoming EMEA Tech-Ed event in Barcelona.

APPA Mundi has received Certified Partner status within the Microsoft Partner Program along with the Mobility Solutions competency. This achievement showcases APPA Mundi’s expertise in creating mobile solutions based on Microsoft technologies.

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At Tech-Ed in Orlando last month a few of the Windows Mobile presenters, including APPA Mundi's Andy Wigley, discussed development for mobile devices in a panel session. You can view the recorded session here:-