Mobile Access is missing from Sun Glassfish Web Space Server

In my previous post on Sun Glassfish Web Space Server, I mentioned that I was glad the Secure Remote Access (SRA) feature from older version of Sun Portal Server has been ported to the latest Web Space Server.

I just realized that another great feature was discarded though. It's Portal Server Mobile Access.

Architectural Diagram of Sun Portal Server 7.2

Mobile Access extends the services and capabilities of Sun Java System Portal Server platform to mobile devices, such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants.

Mobile Access software enables portal site users to obtain the same content that they access using browsers that require HyperText Markup Language (HTML). It supports Sun Java System Portal Server Secure Remote Access software.

The features of the Mobile Access product are integrated seamlessly into Portal Server software.

Read more here.

Mobile Access feature was in-built in Sun Portal Server. It was also fairly easy to implement a Mobile Desktop for remote access. I was part of the Sun Professional Service Team that showcased this capability to a teleco in Philippines 2 years ago.