Windows
Phone 8 that has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of
both small and medium alongside large businesses efficiently closes the
gap between the needs of an enterprise and the employees interest from a
smart-phone. The device that is intelligently manufacture boasts of a
huge software catalog along with a powerful and persuasive choice of
standard functionality. While other phones might need to rely upon
applications pertaining to social networking for additional software,
Windows 8 goes on to present a feasibly functional device.
So,
the potential question that emerges in this respect is that whether
Windows 8 stands as a compelling choice for an enterprise phone?
The Application Question – Is SharePoint the Rescue Channel?
Be
it for better or worse, the application counts for ecosystem have
become the standard for smartphone reviews. It is in fact true that
there actually are few applications pertaining to Windows Phone 8
featuring some blazing neglects. For instance, the omission of a native
application of Dropbox stands to be a major one for a number of
enterprise workflows. Moreover, the range of niche applications that are
otherwise easily available on Android or iOS are simply isn't present
in this particular device. Having said this, the device does feature
some of the top players in the market like Facebook as well as
Foursquare.
While,
a number of top players are missing, Microsoft offers a powerful
feature to the device that matches few platforms i.e. SharePoint along
with native Office integration. Windows 8 can easily connect to the
service of hosted SharePoint as a prime aspect of the email setup.
Following the connection, the company account appears in a different
location in a manner similar to desktop Windows. You can store and
recover the files easily from the specific location. Additionally, the
integration is also extended towards message boards and group calenders
for a frequent user of SharePoint, which is available through SharePoint
mobile.
Moreover,
a mobile variation of Office also appears in Windows phone, which is
actually incorporated in its basic stage. However, enterprises are less
likely to face any major problems when it comes to simply viewing the
documents and incorporating basic edits into the same. Additionally, the
feature of adding comments to the document is also available. Though
the use of the application on the phone might not be overwhelming, it
certainly does not disappoint when it comes to reviewing and making
basic edits to documents on the go.
The
exclusive blend of the basic document reviewing and viewing along with
SharePoint integration stands as the biggest enterprise advantage of the
Windows Phone 8. The rapid spread of Smartphone and its adoption across
the globe introduces a number of challenges pertaining to enterprise
applications; however, the fundamental enterprise applications based on
SharePoint are working quite nicely on the device. While there is always
a room for more customized and advanced work spaces, the development is
quite promising.
A
small business enjoying the support of Office 365 could easily be able
to distribute service manuals quickly to small consultancy firms, mobile
support staff, along side offering invoice templates that can be filled
up by the client. What appeals more is that all this can be done at
ease without any dependency on development tools or requirement of
writing code. Additionally, you also need not worry about the ecosystem
of the mobile.
Well, it can be guaranteed that the Windows Phone is sure to offer a pleasant experience than might be actually imagined. The interface is astonishingly creative, once you get acquainted to the fundamental paradigm of horizontal scrolling. Additionally, enterprises relying heavily upon SharePoint can also benefit from the particular device. The hardware is quite matching to the market leaders, the OS is quite pleasing and user friendly. Furthermore, the integration does present interesting enterprise feature.
What
delights the enterprise more is the fact that a Windows Phone usually
starts from a range of $100, which comes around to be $200-$300 less
than the Android and iOS competitors. Therefore, an enterprise looking
forward to integrating a service group empowered by mobile capacity or
field sales, this indeed comes up as a potential combination. Even,
general users looking forward to investing in an Android or iOS can also
consider to rely upon the device. The out-of-the-box and interface
functionality of the device is indeed offering wonderful social
networking, calling, and emailing options without the need of installing
a list of applications for the support. You can hire developers from
top companies providing SharePoint application development services in India who can help you build Windows phone applications in SharePoint within allocated budgets and time schedules.
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