The article states there are some divisions where this will not apply and I might guess these would be areas where the other devices are studied from
perhaps a marketing stand point and also for research as Microsoft has written some applications for an iPhone. Most companies too as noted don’t provide any type of compensation for employees to have a cell phone for personal use. It does make sense to encourage individuals to use the product from the company you work for.
Windows mobile was one of the first good operating systems available, a platform that I use and it is directed more towards a business crowd than consumer appeal, where as the others have had more consumer appeal and marketing, you see it in the wireless stores; however, there’s a new Windows Mobile operating system right on the horizon. In the corporate world, Blackberries for businesses outside Microsoft have been more expensive to license with Exchange too as there’s the cost of the server and 6 connections per device to license, thus you had a cost of $300.00 per device compared to one $50.00 license for Windows Mobile, that’s an easy one to figure out. Once pushing email became available on Windows Mobile though, the email availability quickly became less of an issue and thus companies were able to drop their licensing down to one license, but before that occurred, the Blackberry gained a large share of the market.
With Windows Mobile too I have been able to use the device to tether to my Tablet PC too when ever I have the need for an internet connection where I might want to have more than the phone provides. Again, I might be a little partial here after 10 plus years of belonging to the oldest running User’s group at Microsoft with Windows Mobile. Things have certainly changed too as I can remember using one of my early units in a sales meeting and being written up for having a “toy” out during the meeting, when in fact I was taking notes, but worked for individuals who were somewhat technically challenged at that point. Here are a couple new and exciting things coming to the Smart Phone below in healthcare. BD
Microsoft's Tellme Voice Service For Windows Mobile Cell Phones Coming Soon
Windows Mobile Smart Phones on the Horizon for Imaging Kidneys, Liver, Bladder, Eyes, Prostate and Uterine Screenings
Microsoft's (MSFT) cost-cutting measures drove it to lay off thousands of employees. As expected, it also led to some perks being discontinued for its remaining employees.
For instance, Microsoft won't pay for its employees' Apple (AAPL) iPhone data service plans anymore, even if they're used significantly for work purposes. Nor will it pay for Research In Motion (RIMM) BlackBerry service, or a new Palm Pre. Instead, it will only reimburse data plans for Microsoft Windows Mobile-powered smartphones.
That's not particularly alarming: Many companies have never reimbursed employees for personally owned devices. And some relevant divisions will be able to keep the status quo. For example, we've heard that Razorfish -- the ad agency Microsoft owns -- is still paying for any mobile plan/carrier/platform.
Microsoft Stops Paying For Employees' iPhones (MSFT, AAPL)
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