Microsoft enters into strategic agreement with Nokia

According to an official press release , Microsoft and Nokia enter into a long-term agreement to develop and sell mobile platform-oriented solutions.

The main positions of the alliance are as follows:

* Access to Exchange ActiveSync for the Nokia platform will be optimized;
* Support for Microsoft office applications for the ability to create, view and edit office documents will be developed for the Nokia platform;
* Starting next year, Nokia will deliver with its phones the Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile platform, a solution for the corporate market that allows for instant messaging and organizing conferences;
* Nokia solutions will receive solutions for optimized access to SharePoint servers;
* Nokia solutions will receive management support through Microsoft System Center.

The agreement, in my opinion, is strategic. Nokia is becoming a strong corporate platform, Microsoft is expanding its presence in the mobile market. Everyone is happy.

By the link you can see the video statement of the parties.