Microsoft to reach out and take control
...of Windows Mobile devices, at least
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This evening Mr Ballmer is to announce Microsoft's "System Center Mobile Device Management 2008", which will compete with Nokia's better-named Intellisync to remotely manage mobile devices in the enterprise.
The to-be-announced software will integrate with Microsoft's System Center, and require a client application to be installed on all the Windows Mobile devices already deployed (presumably the client will be pre-installed in future). SCMDM will offer capabilities such as locking or disabling handsets which have been reported stolen, wiping data, and controlling functions such as the camera, or the ability for users to install their own applications.
Anyone already using a corporate-locked-down PC will be familiar with how annoying the limitations can be, but BOFHs appreciate the security advantages, and with mobile devices becoming part of the corporate IT infrastructure they need to be brought under the same control.
Ballmer is known to get somewhat excited during press conferences, and we'll try to convey some of that enthusiasm as best we can when we bring you the details. ®
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You'd better....
"Ballmer is known to get somewhat excited during press conferences, and we'll try to convey some of that enthusiasm as best we can when we bring you the details. ®"
Any non enthusiastic reports will be subject to lock downs in the future LOL
What a loverly attack vector !
So, for this to work, the device must contact a public command centre - a private one is no good since all the thief needs to do is not connect the device to the private network ! On the other hand, once these devices contact Microsofts Mother Ship for directions, there is the perfect opportunity for anyone to set up a rogue wireless network (or some such) and spoof the Mother Ship - I think we can imagine the rest ...
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Actually given Microsoft's reputation Windows Mobile is pretty reliable. There's bugs in it, some annoying ones, it's also slow. But compared to XP or Vista it does typically work and not require reboots.
It is however typical Microsoft, leaves temp files and rubbish in the filesystem which requires a clean up now and then.
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