"Work is an important part of the lifestyle, aspirations and achievements of people around the world," said Purnima Kochikar, vice president of business mobility, Nokia. "As Symbian Belle extends opportunities for daily social interaction, we wanted to expand the capacity for managing the personal lives of individuals and employers. Applications Microsoft is another example of Nokia's ongoing commitment to continue delivering value and innovation users Symbian. "
"Microsoft productivity applications for Nokia Symbian will help customers stay connected to Microsoft Office documents and services when they are by appointment," said Pat Fox, senior director of marketing and planning of Microsoft Office.
Available late in the fourth quarter of 2011 with general availability to consumers in early 2012, Microsoft Applications bring productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft ® Lync (TM) Mobile 2010, Microsoft OneNote (TM), Microsoft PowerPoint ® broadcasting and connection of Microsoft documents (which provides access to Microsoft SharePoint) for Symbian Belle. An update in the first half of 2012 will introduce Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as native applications for the first time outside of the Windows platform.Microsoft apps will be delivered via software update over the air or download to PC and runs on the Nokia N8, Nokia C7, C6-01 Nokia, Nokia E7, E6, Nokia, Nokia X7, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 600 and Nokia Oro.
In addition, Nokia is working with Microsoft to offer mobile device management for Symbian Fine Microsoft ® System Center Configuration Manager 2012.