All about Unified Communications : Mobility

Activesync 4.2 now available

markdea — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:50:00 GMT

As a user of Outlook 2007, I have subscribed to a number of RSS feeds which allows me to stay on the pulse with what’s happening in the world of Microsoft as well a few other things outside of Microsoft (how did we ever live with RSS?)

Jason Langridges blog is one of my subscriptions and he recently posted that Active Sync 4.2 is now available for download here.

Improvements and fixes include

Microsoft Outlook Improvements: Resolves issues relating to error code 85010014.
Proxy/DTPT interaction Improvements: Improved auto configuration of device Connection Manager settings when desktop has no proxy path to the internet.
Improved Desktop Pass Thru behaviour with ISA proxy failures.
Partnership improvements: Better resolution of multiple devices with the same name syncing with the same desktop.
Connectivity Improvements: Better handling of VPN clients (resolve unbinding of protocols from our RNDIS adapter). New auto detection of connectivity failure with user diagnostic alerts.

If you don’t have Vista and therefore don’t have the new sync manager then get yourself over to the website above and download Active Sync 4.2

Digital Rum

markdea — Wed, 24 May 2006 19:01:00 GMT

At the end of last month I had the pleasure of talking with these guys and I must say that they really do have some great solutions and are doing some brilliant work with Live Communication Server.

First of all is ‘Corporate Mobile Messenger’ which allows employees without a Windows Mobile device to connect to Live Communication Server with the same look and feel as Communicator. This will cover phones running Symbian Series 60, RIM Blackberry and Java Micro Edition (J2ME) which should hopefully mean that no matter want phone you are using … you should be able to log into Live Communication Server.

The other subject we discussed was the use of bots, I don't think I can mention it hear officially but if you take a look at the website and the customer logos there then you should be able to guess at what type of bots they are writing e.g. automating ordering processes for consumers perhaps ;-)

When you have a few moments … pop along to www.digitalrum.com and if you are interested in knowing more then give Bernadette Lyons a shout!

Motorola Q

markdea — Tue, 23 May 2006 10:05:24 GMT

Mentioned here, the Motorola Q will be going on sale from May 31st with Verizon Wireless. Any one who owns or has previously owned a Blackberry will recognise the form factor but as the article says, it’s a “cross between a Blackberry and a video iPod”. This highlights the fact for me that Windows Mobile 5 is not just about email, calendar and contacts … it is capable of so much more!

Windows Mobile Minis - Coming to a TV near you!

markdea — Fri, 19 May 2006 00:31:31 GMT

I was watching Fifth Gear on my Windows Media Center today and they showed a few clips of next weeks show …. lo and behold ….. I spotted the Windows Mobile Minis at the Gumball 3000 :-)

Look out for them on the next episode of Fifth Gear !

MSN Messenger goes 'retro'

markdea — Tue, 09 May 2006 20:12:14 GMT

Although for quite some time you have been able to make pc-to-pc calls on MSN Messenger and pc-to-phone calls, the big problem with this is that is restricts you to using a clunky headset and microphone and near the PC at the time you want to make the calls.

You will be glad to hear (pun intended) therefore that MSN Messenger compatible phones are now available to buy. Currently the two devices are available from Uniden and Royal Philips Electronics although I would expect other manufacturers to join in as time goes by.

What does this give you then? Put simply it allows the owners of such devices to phone other MSN Messenger users (for free) and other mobiles and landlines (for a small charge) using their internet connection rather than the standard landline, resulting in smaller bills at the end of the month. As soon as these are available in the UK, I plan to switch over to this way of phoning and at the point I can stop paying for a landline at all then I will switch fully over to VOIP.

If I manage to get hold of one of these devices then I will let you all know and tell you how it goes!

'Nokiaberry' anyone?

markdea — Fri, 05 May 2006 11:29:47 GMT

Meet Nokia’s latest phone, the interestingly named E61 (which might I add is also the name of the road that goes through the Karavanke Tunnel in Slovenia).

Nokia now has three E series devices launched and it looks as if they want to move into ‘business device’ market where both us and Blackberry exist.

May the best operating system win :-)

Another Mini Adventure ....

markdea — Wed, 03 May 2006 20:48:44 GMT

Last weekend both of the Windows Mobile Minis went to the Gumball 3000 rally which started in London and will travel through Europe, Asia and America over the next 8 or so days, finally ending at Beverly Hills :-)

As well as taking a look at the pictures below you might also want to take a look at the video here which was recorded on a Windows Mobile 5 device and features excerpts of the UK leg of the race

The more observant of you will also notice that the Co-pilot sponsor the event with T-Mobile and a few other names, enabling every ‘gumballer’ to know where they are going and divert round any obstacles that might get in their way. Isn't Windows Mobile great :-)

PTS-TV - Coming to a PC near you !

markdea — Wed, 03 May 2006 00:16:00 GMT

This week we launched PTS-TV to the masses. The pilot episode features the lovely Katie Ledger and the not so lovely me .... lets hope they dont decide to 'axe the show' based on my ratings alone.

When you have a spare few minutes take a look and be sure to watch the out-takes towards the end. If you want us to cover any other subject then feel free to send us an email via the site and we will do our best

Enjoy :-)

What to do if you find MSN Messenger is not on your device

markdea — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:13:00 GMT

I have had a couple of people ask me about this and after some research I have found a solution.

If you find that MSN Messenger has not been included as part of your Windows Mobile device then take a look here where you should find some instructions on how to sort this out :-)

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile Launched !!!!

markdea — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:07:00 GMT

The long wait is finally over for Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile!

Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile is now available for download here where you can get a version for Pocket PC (2003 and Windows Mobile 5) and Smartphone (2003 and Windows Mobile 5) and is free to download.

I have been using this client for quite some time and have found it extremely useful. It allows me to be 'online' when I am out of the office, to check if someone is available to chat to before trying to ring them and it a great way of finding out someone’s phone number when you can’t get to it any other way.

Don’t delay .... download Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile today ;-)

o2 XDA Exec now with Direct Push

markdea — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:28:00 GMT

O2 has also joined the list of operators offering Windows Mobile 5 with MSFP (Direct Push) updates for their existing devices.

If you have an O2 XDA Exec device then pop along to the site and see if the update is available for your device.

Palm Treo 700w now support Direct Push

markdea — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:25:00 GMT

Palm have now joined the long list of mobile device manufacturers who have made Windows Mobile 5 with MSFP (Direct Push) available in their device range. If you have a Palm Treo 700w then pop along to the site, download the update and your away !

SPV M600 Launched by Orange

markdea — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:38:00 GMT

I would not normally post about every shiny and new phone thats been launched as Jason does a superb job of this but I thought I would include this one on mine.

Orange has done a really good job of embracing Windows Mobile from day one with the 'SPV Classic' and they have done it again by launching either the first or 'one of the first' Windows Mobile 5 with Direct Push phones into the EMEA market.

Nice one Orange!

Bless its little mobile-cotton socks !

markdea — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:03:00 GMT

Someone at work sent this to me today ..... makes me feel a little sorry for my Windows Mobile phone

Blackberry 'Instant Messaging' for Windows

markdea — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:50:00 GMT

For those of you who have Live Communication Server installed but have not made switch to using Windows Mobile (and why not?) then take a look at the Blackberry website where you can now get hold of a Blackberry client for Live Communication Server.

No matter where, when and what device you are on, you now have access to the rest of your company through Live Communication Server!