Microsoft and Compaq Collaborate to Deliver Next-Generation Mobile Services

Strategic Insights -

Microsoft and Compaq Computer Corp. have announced a significant extension of their collaboration to deliver next-generation software, hardware, and services to mobile network operators and enterprise customers. The partnership aims to provide mobile data services such as email, personalized Web content, and rich multimedia content to consumers. The collaboration builds on the companies' existing work on the Internet Cellular Smart Access (ICSA) platform and the recently announced Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server. Compaq will be working with customers on a beta trial of the Mobile Information 2001 Server, leveraging its expertise in client computing and mobile network operators.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership aims to deliver next-generation mobile data services to consumers, including email, Web content, and multimedia content.
  • The collaboration extends the companies' existing work on the ICSA platform and the Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server.
  • Compaq will work with customers on a beta trial of the Mobile Information 2001 Server, leveraging its expertise in client computing and mobile network operators.
  • The partnership positions Compaq as a preferred partner to deliver on the promise of the wireless revolution.
  • Compaq's product range of mobile Internet devices, including the iPAQ Pocket PC, will play a key role in delivering mobile services.
  • The companies aim to meet the needs of their customers through the collaboration, which is a major stride forward in deploying next-generation mobile Internet solutions.

Statistics:

  • Compaq is the largest supplier of computing systems in the world, with products sold in over 200 countries.
  • Compaq designs, develops, manufactures, and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including enterprise computing solutions and communications products.
  • Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, and Internet technologies for personal and business computing, founded in 1975.
  • Microsoft's logo is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries.

Sources:

  • Microsoft Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. press release, "Microsoft and Compaq Collaborate to Deliver Next-Generation Mobile Services" (Nov. 6)
  • Compaq Computer Corp. product information, "Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC"
  • Microsoft Corporation, "Mobile Information 2001 Server" (http://www.microsoft.com/miserver/)
  • Compaq Corporation, "About Compaq" (http://www.compaq.com/)