Microsoft is pushing its strategy of Unified Communications into mobile phones. Software giant, Microsoft has launched a qualification program for mobile phones, which would be compatible with its unified communications devices. Microsoft is rolling out various communication devices to tie together various enterprise messaging platforms, including the public beta of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. The company will show 15 new generation of mobile phones and other devices, which will connect e-mail, instant messaging, real time presence information, VoIP and mobile platforms at the Microsoft Hardware Engineering Conference in Los Angeles. The mobile handset manufactures, including LG-Nortel, NEC, Plantronics, Polycom, Samsung, ASUSTek Computer, GN, Tatung, and ViTELiX have been working on design, so that their hardware would be compatible with the public beta program of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communicator 2007. According to Microsoft’s official report, its communication strategy uses an open approach with published software and devices would be able to provide plug-and-plug experience out of the box, a “Just Works” experience. Mobile handsets must include audio support and comply a wide range of VoIP codes also include specific user interface elements in order to qualify for the certification. Initially, these devices will include IP phones, USB phones, wired and wireless headsets, conferencing phones, and laptops. While other phones include Bluetooth and video capabilities. Recently, Research In Motion (RIM) announced that the company will integrate the Mobile Voice System to BlackBerrys into office phone systems. Image Credit: Zone & Geek Zone Via: PC World