Denver, CO. Microsoft Worldwide Partner
Conference 2007 – 10 July 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Microsoft
(NYSE: MSFT) today announced an extension of their relationship, enabling joint
partners to develop Microsoft Dynamics-based applications for select Motorola
mobile computers. The relationship, announced in conjunction with Microsoft’s
launch of the new Microsoft Dynamics AX Mobile Sales solution and Microsoft
Dynamics Mobile Development Tools, paves the way for Motorola PartnerSelect
members globally to port their existing enterprise mobility solutions to the
Microsoft Dynamics platform. From direct store delivery applications for
manufacturers to point of care solutions in the healthcare sector, Microsoft
Dynamics AX customers can now empower their mobile workers with innovative
Motorola enterprise mobility solutions that can improve productivity and
decision-making at the point of activity.
Because enterprise mobility solutions require both hardware and software
applications, the relationship between Motorola and Microsoft will present new
opportunities for both vendors’ channel partners. As a result of the agreement,
Motorola and Microsoft partners will now be able to join the other vendor’s
partner community following a qualification process. Alternatively, partners
will also be able to work collaboratively with each other to create more
comprehensive solutions for their customers.
Motorola is encouraging Microsoft resellers to join its highly regarded
enterprise mobility PartnerSelect program, which has been awarded VARBusiness
Magazine’s 5-Star rating for four consecutive years. The program has been
designed with multiple tracks tailored to the needs of different types of
channel partners including independent software vendors (ISV), systems
integrators (SI) and value-added resellers (VAR).
Anthony Julien, CEO of Spectra Interface, already both a Microsoft Dynamics and
Motorola ISV partner, said, “By leveraging the tools and applications from
Microsoft Dynamics Mobile and Motorola partners, we are now able to provide
complete solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers at a much faster rate than
we could have done previously and has helped us to extend our geographic
reach.”
Microsoft Dynamics has tested and certified the Motorola MC70 Windows Mobile
5.0 Mobile Computer and MC35 Windows Mobile 5.0 Enterprise Digital Assistant
solutions with the Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Sales and Microsoft Dynamics
Development Tools.
“We have been working very closely with Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions
in the development of our tools and applications for well over a year,” said
Bjarne Schøn, product unit manager of Microsoft Dynamics Mobile. “We are very
excited about teaming with Motorola and its mobility solutions partners on a
global basis. As a leader in enterprise mobility, Motorola has a strong partner
program and the broad coverage needed to support Microsoft Dynamics’ efforts to
provide mobility solutions to our customers.”
The extension of the relationship between Motorola and Microsoft is indicative
of the success of the existing collaboration between the two vendors, which has
already resulted in Motorola being named as a finalist in the category of OEM
Hardware Manufacturer of the Year in the Microsoft Partner Program Awards.
Earlier this year, Motorola was given the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE Partner
Excellence Award in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) category.
“We are very excited to be working with Microsoft Dynamics Mobile on this
initiative,” said Jeremy Butt, vice president of worldwide channels for
Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility business. “By providing Motorola Enterprise
Mobility partners and Microsoft Dynamics partners with the ability to utilize
Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Development Tools and Microsoft Dynamics AX Mobile
Sales application, we are now able to bring full solutions to Microsoft
Dynamics AX customers. The extension of our relationship is great news for our
channel partners and customers alike.”
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software; services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply
chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively.
Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services,
these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with
familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.
Source: Motorola press release
