Microsoft: “Would you like to form an alliance with me?” Nokia: “Absolutely!”
Microsoft and Nokia have made an agreement that will bring Microsoft Office, as well as other productivity software to Nokia phones. This partnership marks the first time that Microsoft will make office for non-Microsoft mobile phones. The deal is an attempt to get in on the business that RIM has been getting with its BlackBerry e-mail software and services.
Microsoft has been hurting in the mobile market but with the Nokia deal, they hope to have more of an edge. With programs like Word, Excel, and SharePoint, Microsoft will be attempting to gain more ground in the smart phone tech competition.
The first Microsoft Office product that comes with Nokia Smart Phones is the Mobile Communicator, it enables business users to find and communicate with colleagues via IM. Plus, both companies have promised a joint partnership in the development of new applications for Nokia smart phones.
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