With the newest wave of Windows Mobile 6 devices coming on to the market, large businesses are demanding technologies that will help them integrate Windows Mobile more tightly into the enterprise. With that in mind, Microsoft recently launched System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, a new server solution that helps companies manage Windows Mobile phones similar to how they manage Windows-based laptops and PCs. Mobile Device Manager will not only be a valuable tool for IT departments looking to manage the growth of Windows Mobile devices in their organizations-but it is also creating more opportunities for Mobile Operators.
Why? Because Mobile Device Manager will open up potentially huge markets for carriers to sell into enterprises, which can now deploy and manage Windows Mobile devices and solutions more easily and take advantage of compelling functionality like increased security and more line-of-business applications that are designed for specific needs. Lower barriers to device adoption and greater functionality can provide the backdrop for larger numbers of deployments, more daily usage of devices, and greater volumes of data going through each device. That translates into greater ARPU for carriers. Read on for a brief overview highlighting the top benefits of Mobile Device or visit the
Mobile Operator Resource Portal.
Makes Large Deployments of Devices Easier
Mobile Device Manager is a single solution for addressing the needs of businesses that, in increasingly large numbers, rely on Windows Mobile devices for communications, collaboration, and for deploying line-of-business applications to their mobile employees. With Mobile Device Manager, enterprises can use a single window to inventory and manage Windows Mobile phones. They can also add and provision Windows Mobile devices into the enterprise quickly and easily, which helps to remove a significant barrier to large enterprise purchases of Windows Mobile devices.
Helps Increase Security of Devices, Data
Mobile Device Manager offers new features and tools to help IT professionals control and protect sensitive corporate information on Windows Mobile phones. For example, with Mobile Device Manager, enterprise administrators can set and control group policies in a familiar single environment, much as they already do with their desktop and laptop assets. Windows Mobile devices can be configured for specific organizational needs, such as controlling camera and communications functionality. Plus, Mobile Device Manager uses file encryption to help protect data such as e-mail, calendars, and My Document Folders. These security features can help increase potential sales of devices and plans by removing a significant hurdle to widespread enterprise adoption of mobile devices.
Gives Mobile Workers Improved Access to Data
Using the new Mobile VPN (Virtual Private Network), Mobile Device Manager provides security-enhanced access to data behind the corporate firewall, opening up a world of possibilities for businesses to offer a variety of line-of-business and productivity applications. With Mobile Operator data plans in place, users can be even more productive when they're away from their offices. There are now an array of powerful business applications for organizations to deploy on Windows Mobile devices, such as Microsoft Dynamics Mobile, Flowfinity, Formotus, Mobitor, Pyxis Mobile, SAT Corp., and TrueContext.
For more details on System Center Mobile Device Manager, go to the
Mobile Operator Resource Portal.
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