gSyncit

billyman · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2010, 03:28 PM

I am a long-time WM user and due to my line of work I need to be able to sync my corporate outlook w/ my phone. I have explored numerous solutions (i.e. I can't install HTC sync or Mising Sync for Android on my corp PC as I don't have admin rights & it's not authorized software, I can't utilize the MS exchange through my work b/c Android phones are not authorized, and last but not least I don't want to enter all my contacts & calendar events in to 2 seperate PIMs-Gmail & Outlook).

I found gSyncit (http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/index.shtml) and it's low-profile enough that I can install it on my corp machine, but it costs $15 & the trial version is so limited I can't tell whether it's going to work for my needs.

Does/has anyone use(d) gSyncit? If so, how does it work? Your thoughts, suggestions & opinions are very much appreciated.

Thank you!!

billyman · #2 (**permalink**) 06-11-2010, 04:47 PM

WOW, I expected to see some replies considering the amount of WM users we have switching to Android. Maybe most aren't encumbered by a corporate network like myself. Anyway, I want to say that I paid the $14.99 fee & have been using gSyncit for over a day, I have put it through the paces & it seems to be the answer to problem (for now until something more seemless comes along). I recommend this program to anyone who finds themselves in my situation an in need of a solution.

**WarChild** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-11-2010, 04:49 PM

Moved to Android Apps & Games

CW

**zone23** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-11-2010, 04:51 PM

I / we allow android, WM and BB phones so it is not a problem. Most IT departments aren't so strict that you can't put your phone on the network. Kinda defeats the whole purpose of having a network if you can't use it. Maybe try taking it up with IT tell them they can even configure the phone themselves maybe that will help.

xefe · #5 (**permalink**) 06-13-2010, 10:40 PM

Im sure I am missing something, but whats wrong with google calendar sync ?

nico4k · #6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2010, 08:51 AM

I dont see why your IT department has an issue with android on exchange...with my new Evo i have exactly the same features as i did in WM (sans task sync)...i'm assuming is a security issue?
maybe you can use google calendar sync on your desktop, so it can push it to your gmail calendar and then you get OTA calendar thru gmail...
BTW, it is free from google.
as for your contacts, not sure what will do it for you.

D\/8 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2010, 12:07 PM

For those looking for a nice option to sync exchange I have found Nitrodesk TouchDown to be quite exceptional...

Very nice app... I have never been able to receive HTML from my exchange account but this app gives it to me... Love it!!!

This has become a must have app for me!!!

xefe · #8 (**permalink**) 06-14-2010, 06:48 PM

well apparently google doesnt sync all phone contacts... some how i got some (a large portion) of my contacts synced from outlook to gmail. However new stuff is not syncing.

hate how these companies are making there stuff proprietary (sp). I dont care what business sense is applied, I dont like it.

billyman · #9 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 11:42 AM

I have been using gSyncit for 4 days now and I have come across a few bugs (duplicate & missing contact entries). Not frequently, but enough to make it an unreliable option. It seems to work great for calendar syncing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xefe

Im sure I am missing something, but whats wrong with google calendar sync ?

I didn't look into Google Calendar Sync because I need something that can sync calendar and contacts data.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nico4k

I dont see why your IT department has an issue with android on exchange...with my new Evo i have exactly the same features as i did in WM (sans task sync)...i'm assuming is a security issue?

I work for a major US corporation and in order for them to make their IT dept as productive as possible, everything is exactly the same. Every workstation, every server, every mobile device the same as the next. That way when there is a problem, the downtime is minimal and it makes working on them a breeze. Therefore they don't allow any non-corporate hardware or software.

nmhusa · #10 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyman

WOW, I expected to see some replies considering the amount of WM users we have switching to Android. Maybe most aren't encumbered by a corporate network like myself. Anyway, I want to say that I paid the $14.99 fee & have been using gSyncit for over a day, I have put it through the paces & it seems to be the answer to problem (for now until something more seemless comes along). I recommend this program to anyone who finds themselves in my situation an in need of a solution.

I have found that CompanionLink will sync contacts, calendars etc from most corporate accounts with a Google account linked to an Android phone. Using Automated Tasks in Windows XP, Vista or 7, you can set it to run every hour (or more or less) on a daily basis to keep the latest data synced both ways with your android device.

Check the free trial out or purchase at http://www.companionlink.com/

(BTW I am not affiliated with the company in any way).