Jul
6
2009

ActiveSync support makes the Palm Pre attractive to SMBs

Just a few weeks into its release, the Palm Pre has already established itself as a strong alternative to the industry leading Blackberry and iPhone devices. Staking the claim on the middle ground between its competitors, the Palm has taken a best of both worlds approach, with a touch screen interface and a slide out hardware keyboard. Hidden under crowd pleasing features like multitasking, GPS, and video camera is a secret business weapon- built in ActiveSync support.

Apple resisted ActiveSync support until version 2.0 of the iPhone OS, and it cost them in the business place. Palm hasn’t repeated that mistake, and has made sure that the Pre can easily integrate with Exchange for fast adoption in the enterprise. Users don’t just have interactive on the go access to e-mail, contacts, and calendar information; they also have powerful search and organization tools that only a centralized mail solution can deliver.

As useful as ActiveSync with managed Hosted Exchange is for end users, it’s even more popular with IT professionals. Administration is easy and efficient, backups are automatic, and spam protection and security is rock solid with Exchange. Hosted Exchange is a cost effective solution for centralized communications, and the upcoming Exchange 2010 promises to add even more value with features like unified voice and e-mail boxes.
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