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©2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

WINDOWS MOBILE® FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Stay in sync with your office while on-the-go.

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Agenda

Small business mobility: An overview• The state of small business mobility today.• The need for mobile access to critical information.

The Windows Mobile® advantage• Windows Mobile in the workplace.• Office Mobile: mobile versions of the Microsoft® software you know.• The flexibility to add third-party applications for your business processes.

Solutions that can grow with your business • From email solutions to Microsoft server deployment.

Windows Mobile in action• How different businesses use Windows Mobile in a typical day.


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Moving towards a mobile workplace.

Statistics show that mobility is here to stay—and forms an increasingly important part of business strategy.• More than 100 million converged mobile devices will be sold in 2007.1

• 11% of small businesses already support remote access—another 18% plan on enabling remote access by 2007.2

• 70%+ of small businesses spend at least 20%of their time away from their desks.3

• Small businesses buy more smartphones than larger businesses.4

SMALL BUSINESS MOBILITYOVERVIEW

1,2 IDC, “Paths to Opportunities with Windows Small Business Server 2003: Enabling Mobility, Featuring Windows Mobile®,” 20053 Microsoft research4 Canalys®, “EMEA Smart Mobile Device Channel and User Forecasts Q2,” 2005


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What is Windows Mobile?

Windows Mobile is a mobile platform based on Microsoft® Windows®.• Windows Mobile is available on a wide range of

devices from many major device makers and mobile operators• Using Windows Mobile powered devices, you can:

• Make phone calls

• Access Microsoft Office documents

• Check email

• Manage your calendar,

contacts, and schedule

• Run business applications

WINDOWS MOBILE®

THE ADVANTAGE


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Windows Mobile gives you the flexibility to meet your business needs.

Work wirelessly on the interface you know.• Only Windows Mobile powered devices

feature Microsoft® Office Mobile, a mobile version of Microsoft software you’re already familiar with.• Travel light with a wide variety of handheld

Windows Mobile powered devices that deliver wireless voice and data functionality.• Embedded software and third-party

add-ons such as CRM, GPS navigation, and vertical apps offer maximum flexibility.

WINDOWS MOBILE® THE ADVANTAGE


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Over-the-air synchronization with Outlook® keeps you up-to-date.

Outlook® Mobile delivers convenience and familiarity.• Get access to email, calendar, contacts, and tasks

when you’re on-the-road—with a familiar look and ease of use. • Sync your information over-the-air so you’re always

up-to-date. • View and send emails with attachments for

convenient access when and where you need it.



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With Office Mobile, important documents travel with you.

Review, edit and send documents with Word Mobile.Make changes to documents while you’re away from your desktop—and don’t lose your formatting.

Edit spreadsheets, view charts (and more)

with Excel® Mobile.Edit formulas, update columns, and finalize figures—even create charts.

Your presentations are always at hand with PowerPoint® Mobile.Review and rehearse your PowerPoint presentations on the way to a meeting.

Note: Word Mobile, Excel Mobile and PowerPoint Mobile not supported on all Smartphones.



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Features and add-on applications extend the benefits of Windows Mobile.


Get the flexibility and freedom to work the way you want to.• Voice recording and built-in camera for capturing the moment• Built-in software such as Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media® Player Mobile

and MSN® Messenger• GPS upgrade gives you full satellite navigation functionality.• Horizontal and vertical market solutions like CRM, SFA, real estate, manufacturing,

healthcare and legal help you do more with your device.


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Windows Mobile® and Microsoft® server solutions offer a flexible mobile platform for your growing business.

SMALL BUSINESSSOLUTIONS FOR GROWTH

* Requires Windows Mobile 5.0 with MSFP and SBS 2003 with Exchange Service Pack 2

Pocket PC Phone Edition

Windows® Small Business Server or Exchange Server

Smartphone

• Supports Small Business Server or Exchange Server right out of the box—no additional hardware or software required. • Wireless synchronization

of Outlook® email, contacts, calendar and tasks—never cradle your device to a PC again. • Enhanced security

through features such as remote device wipe and on-device password management helps protect sensitive business information.*


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Here’s how the rich features of Windows Mobile can power a mobile worker.

WINDOWS MOBILE® IN ACTION


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Windows Mobile is versatile enough to power a real estate sale.



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Third-party applications bring robust functionality to field workers.



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How Windows Mobile helped Blevins Insurance Group increase productivity and save costs.

Company Name:Blevins Insurance Group

Company Profile:Insurance agency specializing in employee benefit, retirement and wellness programs

Location:Canada

Challenges:

High cost of outsourcing IT support

Communications difficulty for mobile employees

Business Needs:An IT partner who understood the needs of a growing small business and could help integrate wireless applications and processes

Windows Mobile Solution:• Blevins Insurance Group contracted with a Microsoft®

Certified Small Business Specialist.• Blevins deployed an IT infrastructure based on Microsoft®

Windows® Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Mobile.• Sales force now has remote access to customer data and

emails through Windows Mobile—allowing them to respond to customers quickly and close more deals.• Sales force saves time by not having to go back to office to

get information or to check appointments—data is shown on the device.

Business Impact: • Due to enhanced productivity and increased customer

responsiveness, Blevins has seen an ROI of over $126,000.


Challenges:• High cost of outsourcing

IT support

• Communications difficulty for mobile employees


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Get the power of Windows Mobile for your business.

For more information about a Windows Mobile solution to answer your business needs, contact your local Microsoft® mobility partner.


[Insert Local Microsoft Mobility Partner Information]


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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDirect Push Technology requires Windows Mobile® 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) connected with Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Available programs, features and functionality vary by device and Windows Mobile operating system version.

Connectivity and synchronization may require separately purchased equipment and/or wireless products (e.g., WiFi card, network software, server hardware, and/or redirector software). Service plans are required for Internet, WiFi and phone access. Features and performance may vary by service provider and are subject to network limitations. See device manufacturer, service provider and/or corporate IT department for details.

The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. Schedules and features contained in this document are subject to change.

This document is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.

©2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.Microsoft® and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Excel®, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, MSN®, Outlook®, PowerPoint®, Windows®, Windows Media®, and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.

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