We have now released Activesync 4.1. Download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync41.mspx

A couple of days ago a white paper sneaked on to microsoft.com without me noticing. It is a nice little overview of Exchange SP2 and MSFP, great for leaving with customers to give them a hint of some of the cool new things we can do with our mobile messaging solution.

Here is a link to the paper: http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/features/mobility/e2k3sp2.mspx

The official blurb:

This white paper examines how Microsoft responds to the evolving mobility needs of your business. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 communication and collaboration server with Service Pack 2 (SP2), and Windows Mobile 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) deliver an integrated, scalable, security-enhanced and cost-effective enterprise mobile messaging solution.

Included in this document:
• Introduction
• The Microsoft® Mobile Messaging Solution
• Mobile Devices Overview
• Exchange Server SP2 and Windows Mobile 5.0 MSFP Advances
• Meeting Enterprise Needs
• Customer Experiences
• Conclusion
• Related Links
 

We are now all systems go with the MSPP Mobility competency. Check out the details here:

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/competencies/mobilityprogram/40019083

"If your company designs, deploys, or customizes mobility solutions using Microsoft technologies, attaining the new Mobility Solutions Competency can aid you in promoting your skills to customers. Find out more about the benefits, requirements, training, and certification exams."

We are very keen to build a good community around our partners in the mobile arena in the UK, so if you are working with Windows Mobile check out the competency and the benefits that it can bring your business.

Earlier this year we ran a very successful series of workshops on Exchange mobility. People have been busy beavering away behind the scenes and we have updated the course for all the great new functionality that is provided by Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 and the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0. Dates for this course have now been published and you can sign up via the link below.

Registration URL: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/Exchange/CME2003

Course Description: The aim of this workshop is to demonstrate how Windows Server 2003 Exchange Server 2003 sp2, Windows Mobile Devices with Windows Mobile 5 & the Microsoft Security Feature Pack, can work together to provide a complete solution for mobile messaging and collaboration. After attending this workshop, the student should have a better understanding of the various components used to deliver a complete mobile solution without middleware and understand the technology used to deploy this in various customer scenarios.

Please note that this course is only for Partners in the Microsoft Partner Program.

For those of you who are in the Microsoft Partner Program, we have recently published an online course on Selling Messaging & Mobility. This is a great example of some of the fine benefits that are provided through our partner program, and anyone who isn't yet in the partner program should be keeping an eye out for the mobility competency that will be launched shortly. If you want to get the inside track on what's going on the world of Microsoft mobility and want access to great resources like this training course then I would recommend that you sign up for the competency when it goes live.

Here's the offical course description:

The online tutorial, Selling Messaging and Mobility, is developed for Microsoft Technology partners. The tutorial describes the importance of mobility solutions and the benefits of Microsoft mobility solution. It highlights the key features and competitive advantages of the Microsoft mobility solution. In addition, the course outlines two case studies where the Microsoft mobility solution has been implemented.

Here is the link to the course: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/confirmation.aspx?publisher=3&courseid=1019

For those who couldn't make it to the live webcast, the recording can be viewed here: https://www119.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/view?id=MB9CF5

Paul Flaherty did a great job explaining the ins and outs of troubleshooting Exchange Activesync. If you want to hear what Paul had to say, check out the link above.

Don't forget to put time in your diary for the Webcast session next Monday on Troubleshoot Exchange ActiveSync. For more info and the link to the webcast see this post: https://blogs.technet.com/windowsmobile4partners/archive/2005/10/27/413152.aspx