Mobile Information Technology is gradually moving towards framework that empowers people with applications, communication and information that transcends the traditional boundaries of systems, hardware, carrier compatibility etc. Enterprise level awareness of the variety of information appliances, from powerful mobile telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) that can be carried in the pocket, to dashboard computers and TV-based information appliances has increased an ever increasing need to mobilize the enterprise infrastructure without any disturbance to the existing enterprise framework.

Challenges of Mobilizing

Supporting mobile users with multiple devices presents numerous technical challenges such as supporting the diversity of user interfaces (UIs) and interaction models found in mobile devices; providing the customization needed by carriers, enterprises and individuals; and scaling individualized mobile services to tens of thousands of subscribers. These technical challenges are formidable, but must be overcome to deliver the richest application experience to mobile users.

Mobile Information server

The Mobile Information 2001 Server offers a reliable, scalable, manageable mobile access middleware layer that mobile-enables existing infrastructure. It offers a robust architecture that ties together wireless applications, devices and networks from multiple vendors and wireless carriers, as well as an out-of-the-box application for mobile access to Exchange server.
Vxceed Technology consultants play an active role in Implementation of the Mobile server platform and applications investments to mobile devices, helping enterprises maximize IT resources and minimize management overhead.

Features and Benefits

Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server offers the following key benefits:

• Universal browsing. Applications can be adapted for browsing by mobile devices through Mobile Information 2001 Server modules that fetch and format application information. The server can support any number of applications through the addition of new modules giving mobile users the ability to browse their e-mail, calendar, task lisits and contacts.
• Optimal wireless. Mobile Information 2001 Server supports robust notification functionality.
• Universal device support. Mobile Information 2001 Server's modular architecture will support and ensure optimal performance for devices on GSM, CDMA, TDMA, CDPD, Mobitex and DataTAC networks. In addition, the architecture will scale to allow for GPRS, UMTS, HDR and evolving third-generation networks.
• Performance and scalability. Mobile Information 2001 Server offers scalable and hostable services using a distributed configuration that enables services to be partitioned across multiple servers.
• Manageability. Mobile Information 2001 Server takes advantage of the full power of the Windows 2000 Active Directory™ service,thus customized to the client requirements.
• Secure wireless communication. Mobile Information 2001 Server provides users with secure wireless access without the need to reconfigure networks, switch around servers or lower security standards.