[Mobilepartners] Mobile Devices Release Announcement - Support Update

[Andrew Yu]

Good afternoon,



Based on feedback from the growing number of mobile device users within the 
MIT community, Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is pleased to 
announce official support for Windows Mobile devices. The support will cover 
the Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC/Smartphone and Windows Mobile 6 
Professional/Standard devices.



NOTABLE FEATURES

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Windows Mobile devices offer several features of interest to mobile users. 
These include:



1. A wide variety of Microsoft and third-party applications compatible with 
MIT's applications

2. More device availability from major carriers

3. Support of MIT certificates

4. Wi-Fi connection to MITnet is supported on many Windows Mobile devices

5. MIT-provided SyncML at no charge - for synchronizing with TechTime



SUPPORT AVAILABLE

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The following features of mobile devices will be supported by IS&T:



1. Windows Mobile and Palm OS operating systems on mobile devices

2. Email on these platforms

3. SyncML application for wireless synchronization of calendar events with 
MIT's TechTime Server on these platforms

4. Wi-Fi connection to MITnet on these platforms



Note:  IS&T will continue to support Palm OS devices for the foreseeable 
future.  However, given the trends in the mobile device industry, IS&T does 
not recommend Palm OS for those purchasing a new mobile device.



In addition, IS&T continues to test and evaluate the following within the 
MIT environment:  Apple's iPhone and Research In Motion's BlackBerry 8830 
World Edition smartphone. At this time, IS&T is planning to provide limited 
support for the iPhone and the BlackBerry World Edition within the next few 
months.



GETTING HELP

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For the latest on support of these and other mobile devices at MIT, see 
http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/pda/support.html



If you have a question or need assistance, please contact the Computing Help 
Desk at computing-help at mit.edu or x3-1101.



IS&T also provides a Mobile Devices Wiki to assist MIT users who are using 
applications or devices that are not currently supported. The Wiki provides 
hardware reviews, configuration instructions, and other information that are 
specific to using mobile devices at MIT.



To access the Mobile Devices Wiki, please visit:

https://wikis.mit.edu/confluence/display/MobileDevices



MOBILE PARTNERS USER GROUP

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To learn more about mobile devices, join the Mobile Partners User Group. The 
group maintains a web page at:

http://web.mit.edu/mobilepartners



Regards,


Andrew
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Andrew Yu
Mobile Devices Platform Coordinator
Information Services & Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Phone: 617-324-8985
Email: andrewyu at mit.edu
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