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Businesses have always known that improving productivity can do a lot for the bottom dollar, frequently more so than even cutting expenses. In addition to using online applications through business productivity suites, one continually growing technology trend appears to be enterprise mobility. Research from "Gartner's View of Enterprise Mobility" reveals that through to 2011, mobile application deployments per year will increase by an impressive 30%. Statistics show that businesses recognize the value of a mobile enterprise and one reason in particular is likely a clincher: improved business productivity.
Windows Mobile offers a great level of productivity solutions, particularly when used in conjunction with Microsfot Exchange Server for unifying e-mails, calendaring, and messaging. With the arrival of Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft has taken a new leap into the mobile playing field, bringing more features such as flash-compatible browsing as well as a familiar Windows interface for users. What sets apart Windows Mobile from other systems is the integration with Exchange Server. One of the most important aspects to a mobile enterprise is being able to get to the right information at the right time. When used alongside business intelligence applications, the mobile solutions not only prove to be productivity-enhancing but also instrumental for getting the right information in the right format when and where it is needed. Sales and marketing teams need to be mobile in order to be competitive in an ever-changing market, which makes the flexibility and smooth-running Windows Mobile interface an ideal candidate for businesses looking to increase productivity and ROI. Some of the top features for Windows Mobile 6.5 include: - Dashboard-like interface with customizable items such as e-mails, texts, missed calls, appointments, etc.
- Touch-screen interface with the latest Internet Explorer Mobile browser.
- Free web-based service allowing users to manage and backup and password protect mobile data, making phone upgrades effortless.
- New voice search feature allows users to quickly create and retrieve spoken notes and reminders with voice commands.
- Windows Marketplace for Mobile offers mobile applications for users that are both free and paid.
Another useful tool that can really improve productivity while integrating with a mobile workforce is the Microsoft Online Services Business Productivity Suite, which includes SharePoint, Live Meeting, Exchange Server, and Office Communications as a package deal or as individual components. 
One of the great features about the iPhone 3GS is the speed of the interface and the productivity applications, both free and paid. One of the popular features of the iPhone is the fact that users are able to conference call with up to five callers, making it an ideal tool for business travelers needing to connect with a small number of users. For businesses seeking larger numbers in conference meetings, a great tool to use is Live Meeting from the Microsoft Business Productivity Suite. iPhone in spite of not being a Microsoft technology still has a great compatibility with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Users can access calendaring, e-mail, and communications with enhanced inbox search features and the ability to send appointment invitations directly from the iPhone. While Windows Mobile 6.5 is more fully equipped to work alongside Microsoft Exchange, the iPhone also offers excellent compatibility to help workers stay on target through improved mobile communication. Some of the top features for iPhone 3GS include: - Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications and on the web.
- Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod.
- Visual Voicemail shows you a list of your messages, so you can play them in any order. Easily rewind to any point in a message.
- Switch between calls, merge calls, or add up to five callers to create an instant conference call.
- You can make a phone call while emailing a photo or surfing the web over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection.
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