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Microsoft debuts ‘Unified Communications’ strategy for mobile phones

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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

T-Mobile’s Wing runs Windows Mobile 6 operating system

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Now, US mobile phone users use Microsoft’s latest Windows Mobile on their T-Mobile’s cell phone. USA based company, T-Mobile will launch its first mobile phone in the US with Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Mobile. The company has signed two year contract with Microsoft to run Windows Mobile 6 on its smart phones, which can handle e-mail, documents and web browsing in addition to phone calls. The T-Mobile Wing comes with improved e-mail handling and higher security. The cost of T-Mobile Wing is around $299. The Wing is featured with 40-key keyboard, which slides out from underneath the 2.8 touch screen. The T-Mobile Wing has following features, which are given below: 1) The T-Mobile comes Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile version, which allows users to read e-mail with embedded images and graphics. Even it can receive mail from Windows Live Hotmail and also supports Live’s instant messaging program and Web search. 2) The synchronization of data with Windows Vista computers through Bluetooth wireless connections has been simplified. 3) The has upgraded security features. If it is used in conjunction with Microsoft’s latest software for corporate e-mail servers, the memory of lost or stolen device, it can be wiped remotely through owner’s Outlook account with no need to call IT department. 4) The T-Mobile can encrypt the files stored on removable memory cards and it can also send and receive e-mail, which can be controlled by Information Rights Management. 5) It also allows users to search remotely stored e-mail and corporate address book. The T-Mobile Wing lacks a third-generation broadband cellular network in the U.S., to fulfill this gap, the Wing has capability to connect Wi-Fi hotspots. Currently, Windows Mobile 6 is available to download for T-Mobile’s Dash smart phone. Soon, Dash phones will available with the new pre-installed software. Image Credit: UK Gizmodo & PDA DB Via: Town hall

Nokia, Microsoft DRM agreement to boost wireless entertainment

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The mobile phone giant, Nokia and software giant, Microsoft have extended their cooperation to promote the use of wireless entertainment. Nokia will use Microsoft’s copy protection software, named PlayReady technology into the Nokia 60 and Series 40 mobile device platforms. Nokia will license Microsoft’s PlayReady digital rights management (DRM) technology to boost the use of wireless entertainment, like like music and videos. Microsoft’s PlayReady is a new content access technology, which makes easy for content owners and service providers to deliver most types of digital content in a flexible manner. As a part of the agreement, Nokia and Microsoft will also cooperate on expanding and simplifying customers services for accessing, experiencing and moving digital content by using mobile devices. Nokia will allow content owners and service providers to offer digital content for an increased base and also enable more flexible models like renting content. The PlayReady is designed for digital entertainment services, devices and applications, especially focused to fulfill the needs of mobile operators, service providers and device manufacturers. The technology supports a variety of business models, which can be applied to almost any type of digital content like music, video, games, ringtones and images. It also supports range of audio and video formats and Windows Media Video. According to Sebastian Nystrom, a director at Nokia’s technology unit, PlayReady will be the key component to offer such services to consumers.