Microsoft Communicator Mobile for Nokia Debuts
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Posted on May 5, 2010 at 1:28:01 AM
Microsoft Communicator Mobile for Nokia Debuts
First Deliverable From Microsoft and Nokia Alliance Aims to Simplify Mobile Collaboration
REDMOND, Washington and ESPOO, Finland, May 5, 2010-- Today, Microsoft and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) launched the first application
from their alliance around mobile productivity, Microsoft Communicator Mobile
for Nokia devices. This new unified communications client connects directly
with a company's communications systems to streamline mobile collaboration.
Owners of a number of Symbian based Nokia Eseries smartphones can download
the English version today from Nokia's Ovi Store, the easiest place to get
content on their Nokia device.
"Our alliance with Nokia aims to bring the Office productivity experience
to the millions of people using Nokia smartphones around the world," says
Kirt Debique, General Manager at Microsoft. "With the arrival of Communicator
Mobile for Nokia today, we have a great start to fulfilling our joint
vision."
Communicator Mobile enables people to see their colleagues' availability,
and click to communicate with them using the best method, from IM to email,
text to phone call. The names and status of colleagues are embedded directly
into the devices' contacts application, enabling people to update their own
presence, start and join instant messaging sessions, and begin calls directly
from the contact card.
"This application really provides a much more efficient way to work with
others as you can see if someone is busy or available, and the best way to
start a conversation with them," says Ukko Lappalainen, Vice President at
Nokia. "It also meets all of the requirements for enterprise: cost effective
to implement, secure, familiar and reliable."
The launch is the first product from the alliance - announced last August
- which was the first time either company had embarked on an agreement of
this scope and nature. Since then, the two companies have been collaborating
on the design and development of new solutions, as well as embarking on joint
marketing efforts around others they already share.
"As part of our push to constantly enhance our unified communications
proposition, we are keen to extend the collaborative benefits of Microsoft
Communicator Mobile to Nokia devices," says Scott Petty, Director at Vodafone
Group Business Services. "Communicator Mobile offers great potential for our
large corporate customer base who have already deployed Communicator for
desktop and now are looking to extend that existing infrastructure to
mobile."
"We trial all potential offerings ourselves and have been very happy with
the internal response and productivity increase we have experienced using
Microsoft Communicator Mobile," says Roger Wuthrich-Hasenbohler, Executive
Vice President at Swisscom / Webcall. "Having these two companies work
together is really helping us serve the needs of our customers."
This new application, available initially for Nokia E72 and Nokia E52,
adds to the work Nokia is already doing in optimizing direct access to email
and other personal information with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The
companies plan to deliver Communicator Mobile for Nokia pre-installed on
select Nokia smartphones in the future and plan to support additional
devices, including the recently announced Nokia E5.
Additional press materials and photos can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass and http://www.nokia.com/press/
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
Note to Editors
If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft,
please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on
Microsoft's corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and
titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For
additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft's Rapid
Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.
http://www.nokia.com
Source: Nokia Corporation
Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com ; Waggener Edstrom Rapid Response Team, Tel: +1-503-443-7070, Email: rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
First Deliverable From Microsoft and Nokia Alliance Aims to Simplify Mobile Collaboration
REDMOND, Washington and ESPOO, Finland, May 5, 2010-- Today, Microsoft and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) launched the first application
from their alliance around mobile productivity, Microsoft Communicator Mobile
for Nokia devices. This new unified communications client connects directly
with a company's communications systems to streamline mobile collaboration.
Owners of a number of Symbian based Nokia Eseries smartphones can download
the English version today from Nokia's Ovi Store, the easiest place to get
content on their Nokia device.
"Our alliance with Nokia aims to bring the Office productivity experience
to the millions of people using Nokia smartphones around the world," says
Kirt Debique, General Manager at Microsoft. "With the arrival of Communicator
Mobile for Nokia today, we have a great start to fulfilling our joint
vision."
Communicator Mobile enables people to see their colleagues' availability,
and click to communicate with them using the best method, from IM to email,
text to phone call. The names and status of colleagues are embedded directly
into the devices' contacts application, enabling people to update their own
presence, start and join instant messaging sessions, and begin calls directly
from the contact card.
"This application really provides a much more efficient way to work with
others as you can see if someone is busy or available, and the best way to
start a conversation with them," says Ukko Lappalainen, Vice President at
Nokia. "It also meets all of the requirements for enterprise: cost effective
to implement, secure, familiar and reliable."
The launch is the first product from the alliance - announced last August
- which was the first time either company had embarked on an agreement of
this scope and nature. Since then, the two companies have been collaborating
on the design and development of new solutions, as well as embarking on joint
marketing efforts around others they already share.
"As part of our push to constantly enhance our unified communications
proposition, we are keen to extend the collaborative benefits of Microsoft
Communicator Mobile to Nokia devices," says Scott Petty, Director at Vodafone
Group Business Services. "Communicator Mobile offers great potential for our
large corporate customer base who have already deployed Communicator for
desktop and now are looking to extend that existing infrastructure to
mobile."
"We trial all potential offerings ourselves and have been very happy with
the internal response and productivity increase we have experienced using
Microsoft Communicator Mobile," says Roger Wuthrich-Hasenbohler, Executive
Vice President at Swisscom / Webcall. "Having these two companies work
together is really helping us serve the needs of our customers."
This new application, available initially for Nokia E72 and Nokia E52,
adds to the work Nokia is already doing in optimizing direct access to email
and other personal information with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The
companies plan to deliver Communicator Mobile for Nokia pre-installed on
select Nokia smartphones in the future and plan to support additional
devices, including the recently announced Nokia E5.
Additional press materials and photos can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass and http://www.nokia.com/press/
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
Note to Editors
If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft,
please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on
Microsoft's corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and
titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For
additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft's Rapid
Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.
http://www.nokia.com
Source: Nokia Corporation
Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com ; Waggener Edstrom Rapid Response Team, Tel: +1-503-443-7070, Email: rrt@waggeneredstrom.com