Pendragon Software announced Pendragon Forms 3.0 for the Palm Computing Platform, which can synchronize bidirectionally with Microsoft Access and ODBC data sources. Version 3.0 delivers synchronization with server databases such as SQL Server and Oracle, and supports the WaveSync synchronization server. The new software runs on the Palm Computing devices including the Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm VII and the SPT-1500 from Symbol Technologies.

Thanks to reader Gautam Srikanth for sending in this article from ZDNet. The article says that Palm Computing will announce with Computer Associates International enterprise management software that supports the Palm platform.

ontheroad.com announced that downloads of its Snapshots for Palm and other Windows CE devices can also be downloaded at AvantGo.com. Snapshots provide individuals a quick overview for one city written with the business traveler in mind and organized in a compact form for easy access. A handheld device owner can download Snapshots at AvantGo.com or ontheroad.com.

InfoWorld has this article which details the United States Department of Defense’s decision to spend $248 million on Windows CE devices. According to the article, the DoD did not choose the Windows CE platform outright, it’s just that the Windows CE platform suited its needs.

Thanks to reader Felix Hagno for sending in this article from CNN Interactive. CNN’s article suggests that Palm Computing may use technology called Wireless Access Protocol for possible use in Palm computers. This could bring new Web browsing capabilities to Palm devices.

News.com has this article on Palm Computing’s latest device, the Palm IIIe.The Palm IIIe is similar to the Palm III, but it uses the liquid crystal display used in the Palm IIIx.

Synchrologic announced that J.D. Edwards & Company has selected Synchrologic to provide the strategic architectural layer for mobile applications within the OneWorld family of enterprise business software. The company has licensed iMobile Data Synchronization, part of Synchrologic’s recently announced iMobile Suite.

TeleVideo announced TeleVideo’s licensing of the Microsoft Windows CE operating system for its TeleCLIENT family of thin client Windows-based terminals. Windows CE gives the TC7000, TC7150 and TC7170 server-side access to Windows-based business applications such as the Microsoft Office suite, Java, as well as the Internet.

Synchrologic announced iMobile Suite for Windows CE and Palm OS devices. iMobile Suite offers data synchronization and software distribution for an enterprise’s mobile workforce.

Riverbed Technologies began shipping ScoutArchitect, a graphical design studio that accelerates the development of PalmOS and Windows CE mobile systems for use in enterprise deployments.