Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Microsoft CIO Discusses Corporate Decision to go 100% Windows Mobile
Posted by Ekkie Tepsupornchai in "ARTICLE" @ 06:00 AM
"While the Microsoft work force may be particularly demanding of technology compared with other companies, Markezich has a singular advantage: The only phone operating system he supports is Windows Mobile. Unlike many other companies, Microsoft doesn't have to make a Symbian- or Palm- or Linux-based system 'interoperate' with Windows software.Markezich said he was not troubled by the cost of outfitting employees with mobile devices... he said, 'we feel the productivity benefits will offset the cost.'"
It might seem like a no-brainer that Microsoft would select their own mobile OS as the corporate standard, but as any IT department manager/executive knows, there's a balance that needs to be struck between efficiency and flexibility, especially when it comes to a global workforce who's very focused on driving business; for many companies, it just didn't make much sense to pidgeon-hole their mobile associates. However, as these devices become increasingly powerful and more capable, IT managers are constantly evaluating whether it makes sense to standardize or not based on support needs. This article does a good job of summarizing the argument for Windows Mobile... even if it is about Microsoft "drinking their own Kool-Aid." ;)
It might seem like a no-brainer that Microsoft would select their own mobile OS as the corporate standard, but as any IT department manager/executive knows, there's a balance that needs to be struck between efficiency and flexibility, especially when it comes to a global workforce who's very focused on driving business; for many companies, it just didn't make much sense to pidgeon-hole their mobile associates. However, as these devices become increasingly powerful and more capable, IT managers are constantly evaluating whether it makes sense to standardize or not based on support needs. This article does a good job of summarizing the argument for Windows Mobile... even if it is about Microsoft "drinking their own Kool-Aid." ;)
