
Microsoft has announced Windows Mobile 6.5 with forecast availability for second half of this year. Some new features will no doubt be automatically disabled by enterprise customers, such as the online backup, online media uploading abilities and the online applications marketplace, but other enhancements will no doubt tickle the fancy of tech savvy users including the new touch sensitive interface.
February 16th, 2009
I’ve just completed the 5 day OCS hosted trial and am pleased to report it provided an insight that I would recommend to anyone interested in OCS. The online signup process was followed by an email providing logon details, voicemail box numbers and a download link for the desktop Office Communicator client. The daily email outlining key features was clear and consise. Features covered by the trial include:
- Instant Messaging & Presence using the Office Communicator desktop client
- Email & Unified Messaging using Outlook Web Access including voice command access to your inbox and playback of email messages (Outlook Voice Access)
- Peer-to-Peer Voice & Video using the Office Communicator client
- Desktop Sharing
- Web-based IM, Email, Presence & Desktop Sharing using Office Communicator Web Access (this uses a web based client for access rather than a downloadable desktop client… key for workers using home or public computers)
Large enterprises considering evaluating OCS will get evaluation trials from their suppliers quite easily, however if you just want a no fuss trial to understand what OCS is about then the hosted offer will serve you nicely. If you have more time to commit you can also download 180 day trials that you host on your own hardware.
February 10th, 2009