Communications

Microsoft round up for Mobile World Congress

13 February 2008

Microsoft announced the acquisition of Danger Inc., a company responsible for software and services powering popular consumer handsets, at Mobile World Congress 2008. Microsoft also announced that several additional mobility companies worldwide are to adopt and deploy its software and services.

Danger provides real-time mobile messaging, social networking services, Web browsing and personal information management applications. Combining these services with Microsoft’s connected entertainment and mobile technologies is expected to provide the company with the tools to accelerate its work to create industry-leading entertainment and communication experiences for consumers.

In addition, Microsoft highlighted its partnership with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications to make Windows Mobile phones, announced extended reach of Windows Live and MSN Direct services around the world, and demonstrated how the increased adoption of Microsoft software is giving consumers more control over digital content. Businesses including Brightstar, Cbeyond, MTS (Mobile TeleSystems OJSC), Omnifone Ltd., Orascom Telecom Holding, TechData, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Wind Greece and Wind Italy unveiled today plans to tap Microsoft for its latest mobile innovations.

Microsoft entertainment and devices division president Robbie Bach announced the news in a keynote address at Mobile World Congress 2008 as part of a comprehensive vision for the capabilities that Microsoft and its mobile partner network plan to deliver.

“We believe wherever you go, your phone should bring your world with you,” Bach said. “Microsoft will build upon our current offerings to business users by delivering a whole new range of experiences to mobile consumers. And we have the broadest partnerships, the finest people, and the best software and services to get us there.”