Corporate workplaces that rely on the ability to access information on multiple screen-based devices might have received a boon from Microsoft. The company recently announced that those who have devices with screens smaller than 9 inches could use Windows free.
The Verge notes that this is just one of a few approaches that Microsoft is taking to encourage use of its Windows Phones. These include making it cheaper for companies to get the license to put Windows 8.1 on tablets. With this OS included, incorporating devices into the standard workflow could become easier, not to mention appealing for developers.
It seems important as part of the strategy to put more focus on mobile solutions. Once this plan is put into action, companies might also start forming mainframe application modernization plans that take advantage of Microsoft's growing reach and support.
In an editorial for Gotta Be Mobile, Travis Pope writes that a Windows Phone represents "a solid third option" for users and developers and should be treated as such, especially since Windows has launched some major new apps for the Windows Phone, the Windows People app and the Siri-like assistant called Cortana.
"Unlike on other platforms, Windows Phone developers can target two platforms, both with millions of daily users with the same amount of work," Pope said.
Businesses who need a way to enable access to their legacy mainframe applications as well as port some desktop applications should consider the Windows possibilities and additional devices that managers can pay attention to.
Inventu's Flynet's web access has been tested and works well on mobile versions of Windows, and since this OS may become more available soon, this software might be a useful supplement to this addition.