What is New in PageGate v11 — New Features

What is New in PageGate v11

PageGate is a multi-purpose messaging server that can send and receive text messages through a variety of inputs and deliver them to wireless devices in a variety of ways. Redundancy is built in so that if a delivery method fails, a backup can be selected. PageGate version 11 is extremely powerful and flexible and can accommodate a variety of messaging needs.

PageGate Version 11 — Highlights

The following are simply the highlights of what is newly available in PageGate Version 11. Additional items have been incorporated as well.

SQL Database Module Option

PageGate now supports the option to use SQL Server or SQL Server Express for its database. Among other advantages, this makes it possible to run PageGate more efficiently on cloud servers and on slower WANs.

Updated Operating System Support

PageGate v11 includes updated compatibility with current Windows operating systems, ensuring reliable performance on modern server and workstation environments.

Improved Global Performance

Major work has been done to the core of PageGate for version 11, drastically improving its efficiency and usage of resources like memory, CPU, and data access. The result is a noticeable increase in operational speed.

Increased Productivity

Numerous productivity improvements have been made to PG Admin and PG GUI Client, including a brand new search function. The PageGate Filter Pack and enhanced SMS reply processing are also included.

Web API — Replies & Two-Way Messaging

PageGate's GUI Client now supports receiving messages and sending replies. Messages can be moved to other users of the PageGate GUI Client, and new messages can be created simulating a chat-style conversation.

XMPP / Jabber Delivery Support

PageGate v11 includes delivery support for XMPP and Jabber protocols, expanding the range of platforms and messaging systems PageGate can integrate with.

Secure Deployment with SQL

PageGate can be deployed with an encrypted SQL database connection, guaranteeing that any database connection to the server is secure.

Inbound & Outbound TAP over TCP/IP

Full inbound and outbound TAP over TCP/IP support allows PageGate to communicate bidirectionally with a wide range of paging infrastructure and legacy systems.

Secure Client Connections with SQL

PageGate can be deployed to a local or cloud server with an encrypted SQL connection, giving users the ability to use the PageGate Client securely from anywhere.

Serial to ASCII API

PageGate v11 expands its Serial to ASCII API support, allowing integration with serial-connected hardware and legacy systems that communicate via ASCII text commands.

Enhanced Cellular Hardware Support

PageGate version 11 can use any style of cellular hardware needed, from cellular gateways on virtual machines to cellular modems connected to physical servers.

Enhanced Internet API Support

In version 11, PageGate has improved abilities to bi-directionally communicate with nearly any web-based API, allowing for both sending information to and receiving information from many internet and intranet sources.

Scheduled and Repeating Messages

PageGate Admin now has the ability to schedule messages to go out in the future and can also schedule repeating messages, making it much easier to create routines to poll data from APIs.

Improved Data Handling

Speed and scope improvements have been made to PageGate's import, export, backup, logging, and synchronization features.

Updated Look and Feel

The look and feel of the GUI Client, PG Admin and PG Monitor programs have been updated to have a more modern appearance.

National Weather System Integration

PageGate can now support monitoring of the National Weather System's alert, watch and warning system to automatically notify recipients with essential information.

Filter Pack Option

The optional Filter Pack has a number of added capabilities and improvements, allowing for even more flexibility and support for nearly any data format. Especially useful when interacting with internet and intranet APIs.

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