Microsoft’s New Generation Workplace for Mobiles with Office Communications Server

08Oct08

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Microsoft is introducing 15 mobile phones that integrate with its Office Communications Server 2007 and Office Communicator 2007. The communications software unifies e-mail, instant messaging and video conferencing functions. Users of these phones can do things like click on an e-mail to make a VoIP call.Features:-

->Unifies e-mail
->Instant messaging
->Video conferencing functions
->VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) for making a call

Advantages:-

New phones connect directly to a USB port so to use the phone with laptops to access features traditionally limited to desk phones, such as call forwarding and conferencing.

Steps by Microsoft:-

Microsoft is providing other device manufacturers with design specifications to help assure customers that new phones and devices work easily with Office Communications Server and Office Communicator.

Release and Availability:-

The package is available to users who are part of a public beta program.