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Microsoft: Your company can disable features on your Windows Mobile device

System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008
Microsoft is launching Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 today. No, this isn't an update to the much-maligned Windows Mobile Device Center that (theoretically) lets you sync your PDA or phone with your PC.

No, MSCMDM (how's that for an acronym) is aimed at IT administrators who need to monitor and control a large group of Windows Mobile devices at the same time. You know how when you take a laptop from work it's got all sorts of restrictions on it? That's what this does, but for Windows Mobile 6 devices.

In other words, if you get a work-issued PDA there's a good chance it won't work the way you want it to. Your camera might not function, or instant messaging clients might be disabled. Your company will also be able ot set up different policies for different sets of Windows Mobile devices.

On the up side, the software will also support secure VPN connections, allowing you to login to your corporate network from the field to access sensitive documents hidden away behind a firewall. Just don't let your phone fall into the wrong hands -- although we're sure Microsoft is working on a way to let IT admins self-destruct lost phones remotely.

Update: Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 web page is live.

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