Use Desktop Pop-up Application with Asterisk PBX

Reminders, alerts, pop-ups, etc. are very important in this busy running world. Multi-tasking is what all of us do and so chances of overlooking certain alerts is likely. But what if we overlook something which is really significant? Not done, right? Yes! As a result, to avoid this confusion, desktop screen pop-up was introduced. Desktop pop-up application delivers integrated web searches with GoogleMaps and GoogleSearch to locate, dial and save new contacts.

Desktop popup application combines the power of the Microsoft, the power of Google, and the power of your Asterisk PBX based phone to speed up and simplify all your phone communications. Desktop applications use Asterisk AMI link to control any phone connected to a hosted Asterisk server, or control any phone connected to a Broad Soft server.

Possible instant messaging and other Asterisk call notification tools you could utilize: include the following:

1. smbclient (SAMBA)
2. YAC (windows & TiVo listener)
3. YAACID (open source in .NET/C#): Yet Another Asterisk Caller ID
4. Jabber (various methods), ICQ, MSN, ...
5. Covide (CRM software)
6. FOP (Flash Operator Panel)
7. HooDaHek (collection of CallerID scripts and tools for Asterisk VOIP PBX)
8. App_notify network caller notification. Mac OSX client available (3rd party tool)
9. app_broadcast: Works with YAC etc. (3rd party tool)
10. asteroid (Open source, JAVA)
11. iBCallMan (Windows Desktop Call Manager)
12. PL Call Notify
13. MythTV OSD
14. NetCID (talking callerid)
15. Emerald Caller-ID Search
16. ADM - Asterisk Desktop Manager
17. U-Rang II (Screen Pop Utility for Windows)
18. Asterisk Dial & Announce Tool (ADAT). Free call-notifier (Outlook/CRM integration, event handling, click-to-dial, BLF panel and more).
19. Pbx Screen Popper (Opens a web page on incoming calls based on specific matching criteria)
20. StarJunction Free Edition Caller ID pop. Integration with Salesforce and SugarCRM
21. OutCall (Pop-Up as well as Outlook integration, free and open source)
22. Email
23. CallerIDpop Perl Script
24. DialApplet, Windows, Mac & Linux
25. AsteriskCallNotification Mac
26. Asterisk+Twitter
27. VoIP Operator Free Windows call notification and dialer for Asterisk. Very easy to use and install.
28. InGenius Connector Search-and Dial PC Application, Caller ID pop, integration with MS Outlook, Active Directory and Google. Optional Softphone.
29. Thirdlane Dialer Free dialer and screen-pop application for Asterisk based PBXs. Integrated with Thirdlane PBX and Thirdlane PBX MTE, MS Outlook, any web based CRM, dual-mode - floating or Outlook toolbar, supports call to URLs.

To add to all this, Apps4Rent offers you the best application hosting solutions, such as, Microsoft Exchange Services, SharePoint Web Services, etc. These software hosting solutions has become the preferred way for companies to implement business software.

Sync O2 XDA Atom Pur with Exchange account

O2 launched a fair version of its Atom PDA-phone named O2 Xda Atom Pure. This novel wireless device is similar to the original Atom black with regards to price, form factor and features. The only difference, besides the casing color, is in the accessories. The Atom Pure comes with an additional white calfskin leather case and Atom platinum mobile sling.

O2 XDA Atom Pure is the Windows Mobile 5 Operating System that includes the Messaging and Security Feature Pack and Microsoft Push Email technology. Atom Pure can also be configured with Microsoft Exchange Server, thus enhancing the business communication feature of the phone.

Check out steps to sync O2 XDA Atom Pure with Microsoft Outlook Exchange or MS Exchange Email

• If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
• Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
• Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
• Then Click on Settings Button
• Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts.
• Then go to the Calendar Settings
• Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial.
• Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
• Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
• Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange.
• Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
• Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Microsoft Exchange on line.

Utilize the best out of SharePoint and Exchange Server

Are you a part of the Utility industry? Flow of sewerage services and high-quality water is smoother at your place than the flow of proper communication, information, etc.? Is this hampering your employee efficiency, then it's high time that you seek an IT solution that will help you collaborate, communicate and manage your documentation and content resourcefully. And Moss SharePoint is the best solution for it!

Using SharePoint Portal, you can post, share, and discuss information such as customer communications; data authored by employees; exchanges with service providers and professionals affianced on business projects; and company news circulated that too all under one umbrella. Strenuous back and forth of emails can be avoided. In SharePoint Portal, employees and management will be able to view company content right at one place. Less storage space is also required. News stories ordained for the company's intranet face page which actually needs to be reviewed by the concerned superiors before being posted can be done quickly simultaneously at the central space, i.e., in the SharePoint portal Depending on electronic mail for this procedure would lead to postponement till every assessor got to his or her inbox. With SharePoint, Utility companies can look extra and quicker publishing to its intranet, teamwork to help incite innovation, and impetus for its crusade of cultural change.

Using Microsoft Outlook Exchange, the email communication can also be enhanced. The main benefit using hosted Exchange Server is that it can be integrated with SharePoint site. It also allows for wireless synchronization, archival of emails, download of heavy attachments even on the phone, access to contact list, so on and so forth. Cheap Exchange hosting services are available in the market. Also, application hosting for project management, content management, document management, etc. is easily available these days.

Review on Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100)

How to set up Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) to sync with Hosted Exchange Server?

Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) is Acer's first Smartphone to use Android Operating System backed by Google. Acer Inc Liquid A1 can be configured to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server using Apps4rent's hosted exchange plan. To sync or configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 with hosted microsoft exchange follow the below steps: (Note: Microsoft Exchange Services settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.)

Specifications of Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) include 115 x 64 x 12.75 mm dimension, 135g size, 8250 768 MHz Qualcomm processor, 2.1 clair Android OS, 5 MP Autofocus / VGA * Camera/Video recording, 3.5" WVGA Capacitive Touch LCD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth Class 2.0, GPS, Micro-SD slot (supports up to 32 GB), Mini-USB, and 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Android Browser; Google Search, and Li-Po 1350 mAh battery.

Steps to configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
3. Touch Exchange Account.
4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next. Note: Do not select "Accept all SSL certificates" unless instructed by your IT admin.
5. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
6. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
7. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.

Synchronizing Exchange Server with Google Android phones!

Android Platform is an open source software mobile device platform from the Open Handset Alliance. Companies have built various devices with an array of bells and whistles added to phones, netbooks and tablet PCs, all based on the Android Platform. The market place for the Android apps is ever expanding, becoming more comprehensive. What else mobile devices running on Android OS platform can be configured hassle-free to sync well with Microsoft Exchange Server. Thus, helping the users to be always connected with their Outlook mails, notes, calendar, tasks, etc. even when they are on the move. Businesses can accommodate Google Android phones as well as BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone devices with Microsoft Outlook Exchange.

To Use an Android Mobile Device with Hosted Exchange 2010, follow the below steps:

• From the Home screen, tap the gray Application button.
• Tap Email.
• Tap Next.
• Using the keyboard, enter:
• Email Address
• Your full email address
• Password
• Your email password
• Tap Next.
• Tap Exchange account.
• Complete the following fields, and then click Next.
• DomainUsername
• Your full email address preceded by a backslash
  (For example, jane@coolexample.com. Please note that some phones do not require the backslash.)
• TIP: If your phone uses the HTC Sense user interface for Android, Domain and Username are two separate fields. The Domain field should be empty. Enter your full email address in the Username field.
• Password
• Your email password
• Exchange Server
• webmail.apps4rent.com
• Use secure connection SSL
• Select this option
• Accept all SSL certificates
• Select this option
• Select your desired Account options, and then tap Next.
• Select your desired settings on Set up email, and then tap Done.

Version 1.5 was the first major release to the Android Platform. This consisted of correcting many significant bugs reported by users including email, Bluetooth and multi-media. Version 2.0 brought with it several Google Android API for users to take advantage of, such as account management, sync adapter and Bluetooth. The email support was enhanced to allow for unified management of multiple Google email accounts, Microsoft Exchange Email and even Facebook. Version 2.2 brought with it the world's fastest browser as well as an enhanced Android Market Place and flash support for Google Android. Internet connection by hot spot and/or tethering was also improved.

The four major wireless-service providers all provide Android based phones:

• T-Mobile
• Verizon
• Sprint
• AT&T

All in all, with Google Android and MS Exchange hosting from Apps4Rent, companies can confidently add the Android Platform to their employee communications options.

Nokia N93 - A Smartphone with an assortment of features!

Nokia N93 is a N series Smartphone that sports a 3.2-megapixel camera with video-recording capabilities, and features a twirl around design. This Symbian based smart phone supports Class 32, 107.2/64.2 kbps GPRS, Class 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 236.8 kbps EDGE, 384 kbps 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and comes loaded with fun features such as music player, FM radio, and e-mail options. Nokia N93 is compatible with Microsoft Hosted Exchange Server or Microsoft Exchange 2007 and allows for easy Outlook access, which makes it easier for its users to check their important mails, notes, task list, calendar, etc whenever and wherever they want.

Nokia N93 supports GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G network and UMTS 2100 3G network. The phone is compatible with Video download, UPnP technology, Push to talk, WMV/RV/MP4/3GP video player, MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A music player, T9, TV-out, Voice command/memo, Organizer, Printing, and Photo/video editor. The standard battery life of Nokia N93 is 1100 mAh, standby time is up to 240 h for 2G and 3G network, and talk time is up to 5 h for 2G network and up to 3 h 42 min for 3G network. This Smartphone runs on Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition and includes Dual ARM 11 332 MHz processor; 3D Graphics HW Accelerator. It also includes a 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels camera with 3x optical zoom, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, and LED flash features.

Nokia N93 is available in 118 x 55.5 x 28.2 mm, 133 cc and 180 g weight. The phone boasts a 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches, 36 x 48 mm display screen with second 65K colors display of 128 x 36 pixels, twist and rotating screen, and downloadable themes. The internal memory of the phone is 50 MB storage, 64 MB RAM and the microSD card slot is up to 128 MB.

Thus, buy exchange and make your nokia phone the best communication tool!

Sync i-mate JAQ3 with Exchange Server

The mobile counterpart to Outlook hosting is standard on Pocket PC and Pocket PC phones. These are Messaging (for email, SMS and MMS), Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and Notes. You can sync your emails to and from your PC and download and send them directly using your carrier's data connection or WiFi. Outlook on the device supports MS Direct Push email (requires MS Exchange Server 2003 SP2), POP3, IMAP and Exchange servers along with multiple email accounts, SSL, different authentication for outgoing servers and attachments.

Configuring i-mate JAQ3 with Microsoft dedicated exchange hosting

• If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
• Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
• Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
• Then Click on Settings Button
• Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts
• Then go to the Calendar Settings
• Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial
• Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
• Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
• Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange
• Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
• Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Exchange Server

Use Motorola XT806 to increase productivity!

Motorola XT806 helps you enhance your productivity with its unprecedented features. This Smartphone runs on Android OS, v2.1 (clair) operating system and include TI OMAP3430 600MHz processor. Motorola XT806 allows synchronization with Microsoft Outlook Exchange and enables quick email, notes, task list and calendar accessibility from the Outlook!

Setting up your Motorola XT806 with Microsoft Exchange SErvice

1. From the main screen press Menu.

2. Tap Settings.

3. Tap Accounts & sync.

4. Tap Add account.

5. Tap Corporate.

6. Enter your user name, password and server details. Tap Next. You may need to get this information from your company helpdesk.

7. Choose which features you would like to sync. Email, Contacts, and/or Calendar.

8. Tap Save & sync.

Motorola XT806 is available in 109.9 x 57 x 18.6 mm size and it boasts a 480 x 854 pixels, 3.2 inches display screen with accelerometer sensor for auto rotate, touch sensitive control panel, TFT resistive touchscreen, and 16M colors. This Smartphone includes 250 MB storage, 512 MB ROM; 512 MB RAM internal memory and up to 32 GB microSD card slot. It supports Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps GPRS, Class 12 EDGE, Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. It boasts a 5 MP, 25921944 pixels camera with autofocus and LED flash features. Motorola XT806 is compatible with SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, and instant messaging. It also supports high-end and user beneficial applications such as Digital compass, MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player, MP4/H.264/H.263/AVI/MKV/WMV player, Document viewer, Organizer, Voice memo, and T9. This Smartphone from Motorola supports GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 and CDMA 800 / 1900 2G network and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 3G network. Motorola XT806 features Vibration, MP3 ringtones alert types and allows unlimited entries and fields, Photo call.

So buy exchange and live carefree life!

BlackBerry Bold for Bold people!

BlackBerry 9000 Bold is the popular phone among the BlackBerry lovers. The reason being that BlackBerry 9000 Bold sports a immaculate connectivity, a humungous and clear display screen, and an effective and an easy-to-use QWERTY keypad. Definitely a professionals' favorite, BlackBerry 9000 Bold synchronizes easily with BES Exchange or hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Consequently, BlackBerry 9000 Bold allows its customers access to the updates from emails, notes, calendars, etc. from different client software such as Microsoft Outlook Exchange, Apple Entourage, etc. whenever and wherever they go! Sending mails and messages is trouble-free with this phone. One can swiftly access e-mail accounts, and get ones e-mail pushed to ones device as soon as it reaches the mailbox.

BlackBerry 9000 Bold boasts 480 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches display and have trackball navigation facility. The phone supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G Network and HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 3G Network. The connectivity feature is the best with this phone as it includes Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps GPRS, Class 10, 236.8 kbps EDGE connectivity, HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps 3G data support, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g, and v2.0 with A2DP Bluetooth. BlackBerry 9000 Bold flaunts a 2 megapixel camera with 1600x1200 pixels, LED flash. It runs on BlackBerry OS and includes 624 MHz processor CPU. BlackBerry 9000 Bold provides SMS, MMS, email and instant messaging features. This smartphone from the BlackBerry family is compatible with HTML browser and it allows downloading games too.

BlackBerry 9000 Bold supports BlackBerry maps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA player, Organizer, and Voice memo/dial. The battery life of this phone is up to 310 h when in standby mode and upto 5h during talk time.

All in all, though this phone is not sizzling like BlackBerry Curve and not creative like BlackBerry Storm, it has made it to be on the top among the BlackBerry phones.

Can MetroPCS BlackBerry services really save you lots of dollars per year, per line?

MetroPCS, well known in many metropolitan areas around the U.S., provides customers with the BlackBerry Curve 8330. Available in the California, Florida, Georgia, and parts of the Texas and Michigan mobile communications markets, MetroPCS serves a niche market that favors low price all you can eat plans. If cost of mobile communication is a big factor for you, then MetroPCS data plans and packages used in conjunction with exchange account and hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server plans will serve you well. Not only does your corporation benefit from additional savings, but you also receive top-notch IT support and even strong security for your corporate information.

The BlackBerry MetroPCS offers the Curve 8330, which has features that any mobile user can enjoy, including a full QWERTY keyboard and trackball. Other features include:

• Wireless modem
• Personal organizer
• Built in Web browser
• Phone
• Camera (2.0 mega pixels)
• Video recording capabilities
• BlackBerry Maps application
• Media player
• Corporate data access
• SMS for messaging
• MMS
• GPS
• Password protection and keyboard lock

As well, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 phone integrates with BB Enterprise Server for Exchange, BES for IBM Lotus Domino and BES for Novell GroupWise. MetroPCS BlackBerry also integrates with existing enterprise and personal email accounts. Finally, it supports AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or the Triple DES (Data Encryption Standard) algorithm for BES integration.

MetroPCS BlackBerry Services

MetroPCS BlackBerry services only have a small percent (5 million customers) of the mobile market. However, for corporate employees on the go in these metro areas, MetroPCS and BlackBerry is a great match. What the BlackBerry Curve 8330 doesnt already come with, MetroPCS provides.

MetroPCS BlackBerry services are fairly straightforward, and comparable to Boost Mobile. $60 per month gives you unlimited Web and email access, talk, and text; $70 per month adds Facebook applications, multimedia support, instant messaging and corporate BES email. $70 per month, per line gives you everything you need for mobile employees to stay connected. As well, there are no additional fees; all the fees youre used to with other mobile carriers are incorporated into the monthly cost. Finally, youll never have to sign a contract.

Can MetroPCS BlackBerry services really save you lots of dollars per year, per line? Compared to most unlimited packages, MetroPCS BlackBerry is an affordable solution for corporate employees and entrepreneurs.

Steps to sync Motorola Dext with Microsoft Outlook Exchange

The Motorola Dext is an Android OS-based mobile phone by Motorola. Motorola Dext has Wi-Fi capability, a 5-megapixel camera and video recording (at 24 frames per second), a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, an HTML browser, and a QWERTY keyboard. It also has access to applications through the Android Marketplace that is part of the Android OS. You can also set it up with Hosted exchange 2010 to access your corporate mails.

Steps to sync Motorola Dext with Microsoft Outlook Exchange

Configuring Motorola Dext with Hosted Exchange or Exchange Hosting enables you to wirelessly synchronize your email and other information directly with the information stored on a Microsoft Exchange Server. You may want to upgrade your data package with your service provider before setting up this feature. Without a data plan that covers the amount of data sending and receiving email uses, your bill will increase.

Setting up Microsoft Email Exchange

If you did not set up an Exchange Server email account, follow the steps in this section to set up an account now. Work with your Corporate IT department to gather the following info:

• Mail server address
• Domain name
• Whether your company or email provider requires an encrypted (SSL) connection to the mail server
• Your username and password

Note: The Exchange Server settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.

1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
3. Touch Exchange Account.
4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next.

Note: Do not select Accept all SSL certificates unless instructed by your IT admin.

1. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
2. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
3. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.

Google Android Platform for Mobile Devices and Hosted Microsoft Exchange Server

Android Platform is an open source software mobile device platform from the Open Handset Alliance. Companies have built various devices with an array of bells and whistles added to phones, netbooks and tablet PCs, all based on the Android Platform. The market place for the Android apps is ever expanding, becoming more comprehensive. What else mobile devices running on Android OS platform can be configured hassle-free to sync well with Microsoft Email Exchange. Thus, helping the users to be always connected with their Outlook mails, notes, calendar, tasks, etc. even when they are on the move. Businesses can accommodate Google Android phones as well as BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone devices with Apps4Rents Microsoft exchange email.

To Use an Android Mobile Device with Microsoft Outlook Exchange, follow the below steps:

• From the Home screen, tap the gray Application button.
• Tap Email.
• Tap Next.
• Using the keyboard, enter:
• Email Address
• Your full email address
• Password
• Your email password
• Tap Next.
• Tap Exchange account.
• Complete the following fields, and then click Next.
• DomainUsername
• Your full email address preceded by a backslash
  (For example, jane@coolexample.com. Please note that some phones do not require the backslash.)
• TIP: If your phone uses the HTC Sense user interface for Android, Domain and Username are two separate fields. The Domain field should be empty. Enter your full email address in the Username field.
• Password
• Your email password
• Exchange Server
• webmail.apps4rent.com
• Use secure connection SSL
• Select this option
• Accept all SSL certificates
• Select this option
• Select your desired Account options, and then tap Next.
• Select your desired settings on Set up email, and then tap Done.

Android Platform Releases

Version 1.5 was the first major release to the Android Platform. This consisted of correcting many significant bugs reported by users including email, Bluetooth and multi-media. Version 2.0 brought with it several Google Android API for users to take advantage of, such as account management, sync adapter and Bluetooth. The email support was enhanced to allow for unified management of multiple Google email accounts, Microsoft Exchange and even Facebook. Version 2.2 brought with it the worlds fastest browser as well as an enhanced Android Market Place and flash support for Google Android. Internet connection by hot spot and/or tethering was also improved.

The four major wireless-service providers all provide Android based phones:

• T-Mobile
• Verizon
• Sprint
• AT&T

All in all, with Google Android and Microsoft Exchange Server hosting from Apps4Rent, companies can confidently add the Android Platform to their employee communications options. Get bet exchange hosting at $6.95/month.

Manage Knowledge Bases with SharePoint Hosting Template

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 hosting providers provide easy-to-use templates free with their SharePoint hosting service plans. The SharePoint hosting templates are meant to meet the challenging needs of your day-to-day business operations. These application templates implement scalable business solutions which require minimum administrative effort and speed up operations. These templates take into account common functionalities, roles and requirements for a specific business operation and can be applied to business tasks for creating useful web-based applications.

The Knowledge Base Moss SharePoint Services hosting template is one such template that helps in efficient Knowledge Base management by standardizing and categorizing information. With the basic hosted Microsoft Office SharePoint Server price plan, you get access for unlimited users at a cost as low as $8.95 per month, from hosted solution providers such as Apps4Rent. Additionally available, is a free package of Microsofts 40 SharePoint hosting templates.

Organizations often strive hard to manage volumes of vital information and share it with all members across the organization. The Knowledge Base SharePoint Portal hosting template helps teams to efficiently manage information within their organization. Using this template, you can create new documents with the help of web-based content creation tools and also upload existing documents. It is also possible to tag documents with the intent that others can find and refer to these documents with ease.

The template can be utilized in two ways - a top down approach or a bottom up approach. In the top down approach, a central department passes down appropriate information to the specific members concerned. In the bottom up approach, information from the knowledge base is captured by all team members as a standard business process, and this information can be further dispersed to others within the organization. Thus searching information turns out to be simpler than ever with the Knowledge Base SharePoint hosting template.

Configure your Nokia E62 with Microsoft Exchange 2010!

The Nokia E62 device is an E-mail optimized Smartphone with uncompromised voice functionality, QWERTY input and a USB 2.0 full-speed Mini-USB connector. Multiple e-mail solutions with rich attachment content support combined with extensive range of connectivity methods and familiar Nokia voice UI, gives mobile professionals a competitive edge.

Nokia E62 can be configured to sync with Mail for hosted Exchange 2010 which is a software application that allows you to access your email, calendar, contacts (address book) and tasks of your Microsoft Exchange account on your mobile device. These entries on your mobile device are updated with the entries on Exchange account through the process of synchronization. The Mail for Exchange client synchronizes updates from your email, calendar, contacts and tasks content on your mobile device with the content of your Microsoft Exchange account.

Now you must be thinking how to configure your Nokia E62 with Microsoft Exchange 2010, right? The answer is simple ¦

The Mail for Microsoft Exchange Email comes pre-installed (built into the firmware), so no files need to be downloaded and installed (.sisx files). Perform the following steps to create a Mail for Exchange mailbox:

1. Press Menu.
2. Select Email.
3. Select New.
4. Select Start.
5. Enter your Email address for your corporate email account.
6. Enter Password.
7. Select Mail for Exchange.
8. Enter User name.
9. Enter Domain.
10. Enter Mail for Exchange server name (web address for Exchange server).
11. Select Ok.

The PIM data (Contacts, Calendar and To-do's) synchronization is disabled by default perform the following to enable:

1. Select Menu.
2. Select Email.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Personal Information Manager.
5. Select Applications (the following steps will give a general configuration for any of the 3 items).
6. Select each of the items (Calendar, Contacts, To-do) that you desire and change as needed.
7. Select item sync change to Yes if desired.
8. Select Initial sync - delete from phone will erase all items from the device and replace with those on the Microsoft Exchange server.

Quick glance through Spint/Nextel cellular and data services

Sprint / Nextel, one of the U.S.s most popular providers of cellular and data services, offers a variety of business level plans, from voice only to unlimited everything. Nextel/Sprint BlackBerry phones use CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology, which is an efficient wireless data protocol. Sprint/Nextel BlackBerry phones and plans provide some of the most competitive data plans among US cell phone carriers.

As wireless providers change their plans and offers frequently, it is suggested that the website of Sprint/Nextel be relied for the accuracy of plans and charges. Here is a summary of current plans:

Sprint BlackBerry / Nextel BlackBerry plans for business cover small business (1 99 employees), medium-to-large business (over 100 employees) and the government/public sector. All Nextel / Sprint BlackBerry voice plans include:

• Voicemail
• Call waiting
• Caller id
• Caller id block
• Three-way calling
• Call forwarding
• Numeric paging
• Sprint 411 (directory assistance for $1.79/call and airtime charges)
• Emergency calls (no airtime charges)
• Non-emergency calls (reporting non-emergency incidents)

Simply Everything Sprint / Nextel BlackBerry Plans

Simply Everything plans for your Nextel BlackBerry / Sprint BlackBerry Smartphone range from $99.99 per month to $189.99 and up, depending on the plan and number of lines. Each Simply Everything plan includes several unlimited features, including:

• Anytime minutes
• Web surfing
• Email
• BlackBerry Internet Services (BIS) (Not to be mistaken for hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server, or hosted BES, for secure corporate network/email access, which isnt included)
• GPS Navigation
• Sprint TV and Radio
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
• Nationwide long distance
• Cross-networked nationwide, text, picture and video messaging

Everything Business is strictly business for $89.99 per line - no GPS, TV, Radio or NASCAR. What Everything Business plans have to offer is unlimited minutes, unlimited data with BIS, unlimited messages and unlimited nationwide long distance.

Nextel BlackBerry / Sprint BlackBerry offers the Everything Data plan at a variety of pricing and packaging. However, for businesses with more than two or three lines needing a large amount of data transfer and a reasonable amount of talk / text, Everything Data Family is an excellent choice. Unlimited data transfer, domestic calls and direct/group connect with 3000 anytime minutes. With five lines, your employees get 600 minutes per line and unlimited data for less than $50.00 per month.

Steps to configure HTC Tattoo to sync with Exchange Account

Tattoo is HTC's second SIM-free Android-based device following the footsteps of the HTC Hero. Aimed more at the consumer market than the Hero, the Tattoo is smaller, fitting any pocket thanks to the removal of the Google 'chin', including an FM Radio and also boasting a range of replaceable covers, reminiscent of Nokia's Xpress. Like HTC Hero, setting up Hosted Exchange 2010 synchronization on the HTC Tattoo is possible. How? Check out below:

Steps to configure HTC Tattoo to sync with Exchange Account

Should you have already configured a POP or IMAP account, then to add another account, select Menu > More > New account

Select Microsoft Exchange 2010 ActiveSync

Enter your full email address and password and tap Next. The client will attempt o determine the correct server settings to use automatically. If the client is not able to determine the settings, you will be prompted to enter the information manually. Alternatively if you prefer you can just tap on the Manual Setup button

Complete the fields with the appropriate information:

• Email address
• Server address this is normally the same information used for webmail access
• Domain
• Username
• Password

If the server uses a secure connection (ie, if you usually need to enter https at the beginning of the URL for webmail access), then tick the option.

If you do not know the information to enter, contact your IT department.

Once all of the information has been entered, tap Next. The client will verify the information entered. If you are using a 'non root-trusted' certificate on the Exchange server you will be warned that the device cannot verify the identity of the certificate and be prompted to confirm that you wish to continue anyway. Provided that the client is able to connect to the server successfully, you will then be prompted to select which folders you wish to synchronise:

Tap Next. The mailbox data will then be synchronised to the device
To edit the synchronisation settings once the account has been configured, tap on the Settings icon in the All Programs view. Select Data Synchronisation and then Exchange ActiveSync.

Your business and adventure can go hand-in-hand when in Hungary!

Hungary abounds in things to see and do, and those with special interests - fishing, horse riding, botany, bird-watching, cycling, thermal spas, Jewish culture you will find a treasure-trove here. While visiting Hungary, people don't think beyond Budapest. But there's more to it. The tanya vil¡g (farm world) of the Southern Plain, ethnically rich Northeastern Hungary, the Vill¡ny Hills in Southern Transdanubia covered in vineyards and the traditional rs©g region in the far west. Nevertheless, amidst this beauty and fun, there are chances that you may on some significant mails that you were supposed to reply but were unable due to lack of access. To avoid such situations, you may synchronize your mobile device with Microsoft Exchange Service before you plan a trip to this stunning country situated right in the heart of Europe!

If you synchronize your phone with hosted outlook exchange, accessing your mails on phone becomes easier. However, before synchronizing with Exchange mail hosting, you must check whether you are carrying a mobile device that can access the local wireless provider, the data plans offered by the provider, and the proper configuration of your device. Also being a non-resident of Hungary, in order to avail the use of MS Exchange, you should first check with your home country's local wireless providers whether they provide the roaming arrangements with Hungary's wireless carriers. Also, you should check with the Netherland's wireless providers about their various schemes and offers that they provide. T-Mobile NL is the largest wireless provider in the Netherlands. So, checking their websites for their offers would be a great thing.

For the native Hungarians also, using Microsoft Exchange Email can be hassle-free as Exchange Hosting is available in multiple language packs which also include the Hungarian language which is the majority language spoken in Hungary and also by Hungarian communities in the seven neighboring countries and by diaspora communities worldwide.

Microsoft Exchange Server is definitely a must have feature on your phone. But If mobile access is too expensive or not available, you can always access your exchange emails from a browser or in an internet caf© using Outlook Web Access or Outlook Web App. If you are carrying a laptop, you can get WiFi or landline connections at Hotels, Internet cafes and Airports.

How to configure Motorola Milestone XT720 to synchronize with Exchange Server?

How to configure Motorola Milestone Xt720 to synchronize with Exchange Server?

The Motorola Milestone XT720 is again an Android OS-based smartphone that makes high-definition video recording and playback easy, with HDMI and wi-fi connectivity. The 3.7-inch touch screen also is home to a 8 MP digital camera with Xenon flash, all in a thin and elegant design. Motorola Milestone XT720 also syncs with Hosted Exchange 2010

Setting up Motorola Milestone XT720 to sync with Microsoft Exchange Email

If you did not set up an Exchange Server email account, follow the steps below to set up your Motorola Milestone XT720 to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server. Work with your Corporate IT department to gather the following info:

• Mail server address
• Domain name
• Whether your company or email provider requires an encrypted (SSL) connection to the mail server
• Your username and password

Note: The Exchange Server settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.

1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
3. Touch Exchange Account.
4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next.

Note: Do not select "Accept all SSL certificates" unless instructed by your IT admin.

1. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
2. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
3. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.