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Client-Server Communication and Network Characteristics

Because the client-server communication is very similar for both Siebel Open UI and high interactivity, the networking characteristics are similar. In support of reduced network traffic, the Siebel Open UI client supports the following new features:

• Partial refresh. This feature allows only distinct regions of the UI to be refreshed, rather than the entire screen. This feature saves network bandwidth.
• Push notifications. This feature eliminates polling for Siebel Communications Server messages, such as for computer telephony integration (CTI) and other types of messages.

These features improve bandwidth requirements and in some cases reduce power consumption on mobile devices, by reducing chattiness. Siebel CRM can run on modern wired or wireless networks, and it supports use over low-bandwidth connections.

This topic is part of Siebel Open UI Server Deployment Characteristics.

Related Books

Siebel CTI Administration Guide