Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in developing software, providing services and solutions that help people and businesses reach the full potential of their business. The key initiatives this alliance achieves include:

• Supporting the key investment the Microsoft Mobile Communications Business makes in the expanding mobile and embedded devices, applications and services.
• Endorsing a host of key Microsoft technologies such as the latest release of Windows Mobile 5.0, Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0, Microsoft Exchange Server Service Pack 2 (adding push functionality), .NET Compact Framework, Visual Studio, ASP.NET Mobile Controls, SQL Mobile, etc.
• Promote building devices based on Windows Mobile, CE and XP Embedded, as well as application development for a wide range of mobile devices including EDAs, Signature Capture devices, Micro Kiosks and others.
• Collaborating on the mobilization of Microsoft Dynamics, providing small and medium sized business customers with best-of-breed enterprise class solutions.

Shared vision

Motorola partners with Microsoft on joint product development, providing customers with world-class, best-of-breed enterprise mobility solutions. The company was named Microsoft's 2005 North American OEM Partner of the Year and was one of two finalists in this category for 2007.

Markets

Motorola and Microsoft jointly service global customers focusing on key vertical markets such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and government.

Alliance products and projects

Recognized as the worldwide leading OEM for Microsoft^® Windows^™ CE in 2005 and 2007, Motorola delivers solutions to Global Fortune 2000 enterprise companies and small and medium business customers around the world through mobile computers, advanced data capture devices, wireless infrastructure technologies and mobility management solutions. We work closely with Microsoft to help organizations experience the benefits of Motorola's enterprise mobility solutions, including smoother operations, reduced costs and better return on investment.

We deploy Microsoft Windows^® CE and Windows Mobile^® on our devices, allowing for seamless integration with existing Windows-based systems. Our focus is on continuing to help companies reduce employee-training costs and realize improved total cost of ownership.

Microsoft Dynamics Press Release

Microsoft Windows Mobile and Dynamics