The Apple iPhone has done a great job in raising awareness of mobile devices and smart phones. Of course, there have been many others around before the iPhone, but it has certainly attracted more attention. But, the question is, which models are best suited to use in a business environment?
The answer to this question depends somewhat on your situation. Many organizations are using a Microsoft Exchange server to centrally manage e-mail, calendar, etc. For a company using Exchange, a Windows mobile device would be an excellent solution, offering the best level of synchronization. The latest iPhone also offers Exchange connectivity, so it also would work within an Exchange environment. Blackberry devices require additional software in order to synchronize with Exchange. Palm-based devices seem to have the most trouble connecting with Exchange and therefore, would not be the best option for this situation.
For non-Exchange companies, the options are a a little less clear. The Blackberry offers the best e-mail capabilities, but fall short of the iPhone in its multimedia capability. Windows mobile 6 devices now include mobile versions of Word and Excel, which is a nice added bonus.
So, my summary:
Best for Exchange- Windows Mobile
Best for E-mail- Blackberry
Best for Multimedia- iPhone
As always, we welcome your comments and feedback.
July 22, 2008
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