Windows Mobile for Partners

A resource for UK Partners working with Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs.

December, 2005

  • Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Tool Released!

    Back in November Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003 to the web and the Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5 to the OEMs. Many people have asked me since then when the tool for the remote wiping of devices is going to be available. The good news is that it has now be posted to the web:
    The Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration tool enables administrators to manage the process of remotely erasing lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised mobile devices.

    By using the Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Web tool, administrators can perform the following actions:
    • View a list of all devices that are being used by any enterprise user
    • Select/De-select devices to be remotely erased
    • View the status of pending remote erase requests for each device
    • View a transaction log that indicates which administrators have issued remote erase commands, in addition to the devices those commands pertained to

    The Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Tool is designed for use With Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and compatible mobile devices.
     
    The next question is going to be "So when can I get a device with MSFP on it?" and the answer to that is "As son as the OEMs and operators have tested and released it!". Watch this space...
  • Microsoft Webcast: Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Windows Mobile

    My friend and colleague, Jason Langridge, is going to be presenting a webcast on Tuesday 13th December on some of the myths that are around about Windows Mobile. I have had a preview of the presentation and there is some great messaging in there that you can pick up and share with your customers. I thoroughly recommend checking this webcast out. Jason has a great presentation style and it is likely to be great fun as well as informative.

    Here's the official desctipion:

    The term “myth” can be defined as “a widely held but false belief.” This webcast debunks the most common myths about the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform. Learn the truth about security, push e-mail, battery life, virus protection, Microsoft Office integration, management, and instant messaging support in Windows Mobile. Find out why Windows Mobile is an excellent platform for the mobile devices in your enterprise.

    Presenter: Jason Langridge, Enterprise Mobility Solution Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

    Jason Langridge is an enterprise mobility solution specialist in the Devices division at Microsoft, where he is responsible for business development of major enterprise accounts. Jason has been with the company since 1998, working to help enterprises to become more mobile, agile, and flexible so that they can achieve the next level of productivity.

    Registration Link: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032285634&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US