In today’s fast-paced business environment, you often need immediate access to information. Being far from your desk is no excuse. But a smartphone or Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0 can be your vital link.No other mobile device works as well with your personal computer and existing software. In fact, many Windows Mobile powered devices come with mobile versions of software you may already use. And since they can easily share data with your PC and Exchange Server network and are highly customizable, they can provide the information you need—wherever you go.

With Windows Mobile 5.0 you can:

In today’s fast-paced business environment, you often need immediate access to information. Being far from your desk is no excuse. But a smartphone or Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0 can be your vital link.No other mobile device works as well with your personal computer and existing software. In fact, many Windows Mobile powered devices come with mobile versions of software you may already use. And since they can easily share data with your PC and Exchange Server network and are highly customizable, they can provide the information you need—wherever you go.

With Windows Mobile 5.0 you can:

1. Stay productive with mobile versions of the Microsoft Office programs¹, plus enterprise software and third-party applications. With a Windows Mobile powered device, you can be productive when you’re away from your desk, thanks to mobile versions of the Microsoft Office programs you may already use. Pocket PC Phones come with familiar software, such as Microsoft Office Word Mobile and Microsoft Office Excel Mobile. You can review and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets or create and edit new ones on your mobile device. Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile is also included so you can view PowerPoint e‑mail attachments and review your presentations while you’re on your way to client meetings.

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In addition, wide support from third-party developers allows your mobile device to do even more. There are applications available for customer relationship management, sales force automation, inventory management, and much more. You can stay in touch with customers and access the business information you need when you’re away from your office.

2. Stay connected to all your e-mail accounts with Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile. All devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 come with Outlook Mobile, so you can access your e‑mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks while you’re away from your desk. Using a mobile version of the same Outlook application that’s on your PC, you can access your e‑mail from any location where you have connectivity—not only Microsoft Exchange Server-based e‑mail, but also e‑mail from a variety of other sources, including MSN Hotmail and Web-based e-mail. Plus, with Exchange Server and the Messaging and Security Feature Pack, it is possible to access your company’s global address list so you never have to worry about whether you remembered to take a co-worker’s contact information with you.

3. Access up-to-date Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks. Wherever you go, as long as you have connectivity, Windows Mobile 5.0 keeps your vital information up to date. Just use Outlook Mobile to quickly sync your smartphone with your desktop PC or Exchange Server. If your device has the Messaging and Security Feature pack, and your company is using Exchange Server 2003 SP2, you’ll be able to have updates automatically sent, or “pushed,” to your smartphone using Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology.* Your Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and e‑mail will stay up to date on your smartphone and computer without any effort on your part.

4. Get up to speed right away. You’re working with familiar Windows and Microsoft Office software. You’ll feel comfortable quickly with Windows Mobile 5.0, because it’s designed with Windows users in mind. The device may be different, but the operating system and software will feel familiar. If you purchase a Pocket PC Phone with Windows Mobile 5.0 you’ll have mobile versions of the same Microsoft Office programs that you use on your desktop PC. The familiar interface allows you to start using the software right away, without a steep learning curve. You can also transfer documents between your desktop PC and your Windows Mobile powered Pocket PC.

5. Easily connect Windows Mobile powered smartphones with Exchange Server, without buying any additional server-side hardware or software.** Business executives and IT professionals will appreciate the built-in support for Windows Mobile 5.0 in Exchange Server 2003. With Windows Mobile 5.0, there’s no need to purchase new server-side hardware or software for synchronization. Users will be able to synchronize their e‑mail and Outlook data with Exchange Server right out of the box. And a single Exchange Server 2003 system can support as many as 10,000 mobile users. Plus, features such as on-device password enforcement and persistent data storage improve security and reliability.

If you are someone who needs to stay in touch with important information away from the office, Windows Mobile 5.0 adds up to greater productivity, better access to the data you need, and added convenience. For business executives, Windows Mobile 5.0 provides a cost-effective solution with a rapid return on investment. And for IT professionals, it means enhanced security, easier management, and lower support costs.