Microsoft has entered into a strategic partnership to offer Windows Mobile Solution on Reliance’s wireless networks. According to this agreement, Microsoft will offer its productivity solutions to Reliance customers including push email support, chat, photo-sharing, content back-up and other applications.
Commenting on this partnership Mr. Amajit Gupta, Director, Communications and Media Segment, Microsoft India said, “This is a one of kind partnership between Reliance Communications and Microsoft that underscores the importance of the mobile software in delivering an unmatched user experience. Windows Mobile is India’s leading smartphone platform and this unique partnership will help ensure that more customers can access Windows Mobile solutions at very attractive prices.”
Reliance Communications will leverage its telecom infrastructure backbone to offer Windows Mobile service on its network. The company’s pan-India, next generation, integrated, convergent digital network is capable of supporting best-of-class services spanning the entire communications value chain, covering over 24,000 towns and 600,000 villages.
Windows Mobile, one of India’s fastest selling smartphone OS, brings new features and tools to smartphones while maintaining unrivaled flexibility, productivity and customization. New features in Windows Mobile include support for rich HTML e-mail, increased functionality within Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile and Office Mobile programs, and improved security and device management for IT managers.
