How is IBM Traveler for Windows tablet devices unique?

IBM Traveler functions differently on Windows tablet devices than it does on others.

There is no client software required. Supported mail, calendar, and contacts applications connect to IBM Traveler using the Exchange ActiveSync protocol. Windows tablet devices support secure connections to the IBM Traveler server using SSL or VPN connections. Although there is no client software to install, you must create a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your device for mail, calendar, and contacts before you can connect to the IBM Traveler server (for more information, see How do I configure an account for IBM Traveler on a Windows tablet device?).

IBM Traveler supports the following capabilities for Windows tablets:
Note: For information about unsupported features, see Windows tablet limitations and restrictions.
Sync
Automatic, two-way manual or scheduled syncing for mail, calendar, and contacts.
Mail
  • Mail in Inbox and Sent Mail folders sync by default.
  • Mail in custom folders sync by selecting individual folders.
  • Syncing of read/unread status.
  • Viewing rich HTML content.
  • Composing new mail.
  • Replying to and forwarding mail.
  • Create new folders and sub-folders.
  • Moving mail to folders.
  • Deleting mail from folders.
  • Empty folders.
  • Searching for local mail. Select the search icon and type in the matching text. Results display based on matches found against mail addressees, subject, and body.
  • Local contacts auto fill and corporate directory lookup. After typing the first character of a name or address for a mail message, matches against users in your local Windows tablet contact application display. You can also search your corporate directory by selecting the search directory option. If selected, the IBM Traveler server searches for a list of matching names in your corporate directory and then displays matches on the device.
  • Receiving and processing meeting invitations.
Calendar
  • View all day events, anniversaries, meetings, and appointments using day, week, and month views.
  • Create reminders, all day events, and appointments without attendees (including recurring).
  • Perform attendee actions in meeting events.
Contacts
  • Sync/view all Domino® contact fields.
  • Create new contacts.
  • Edit/delete existing contacts.