ADC Workshop - Microsoft Windows Mobile in a Day

Another one of the services we offer at the ADC team.

For existing customers, if you would like take advantage of this service within your organisation, please contact your ADC. If you are not currently engaged with Application Development Consulting and are interested in this service, please contact ADCinfo@microsoft.com.

Empowering a mobile workforce increases productivity, boosts efficiency and enables new capability. The surprise is that most development teams today already have the skills and tools necessary to build mobile applications for the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform. This workshop will enable you to see how quickly you can leverage existing development investments to start mobilizing key solutions or functions in your organization.

With a practical approach, we will introduce you to the capabilities of Microsoft’s mobile platform. However, we will also cover challenges that any mobile developer will face and introduce you to the tools and techniques to minimize the risks associated with these challenges. As easy as it is to target the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform, a mobile device is not, and cannot be treated like a desktop computer. Learn how to design solutions that work best on portable devices and ensure that your mobile projects start on the best possible footing.

We will cover the following topics that will be reinforced with hands-on exercises.

Solution Architecture alternatives and associated Microsoft technologies applicable to a Microsoft Windows Mobile implementation: We will first take a look at common solution patterns and components used for device user interfaces, server communications and data storage.

Development tools and utilities: Leveraging Microsoft Visual Studio, find out the necessary components needed for successful mobile solution development, testing and deployment. Not limited to tools that help you implement the solution, we will also show you how to gain an insight into your mobile application’s issues and performance problems.

 

Real-world requirements and best practices: Gain an appraisal of how to approach your mobile development projects with discussions around how you can best integrate your solutions natively with the device, maximize code re-use and compatibility across platforms, and build applications that are stable, responsive and effective.

>> TARGET AUDIENCE:

Architects, Developer Leads and Developers interested in providing solutions that run on Microsoft Windows Mobile. This workshop is aimed at those with little to no practical experience on the Microsoft mobile platform but would like to get started quickly on a solid footing.

>> BUSINESS NEEDS:

Organizations that have received mobilization requirements or requests to look into the capability and are not confident of available skills needed to commit to the delivery. It will also be applicable to organizations looking for new ways to provide efficiency and productivity wins outside of conventional desktop IT systems.

>> BENEFITS:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the various forms a mobile solution could take.
  • Understand what Microsoft technologies are applicable.
  • Build and deploy a Microsoft Windows Mobile solution.
  • Use the tools needed to test and debug issues.
  • Assess requirements more realistically.
  • Identify risks and their mitigation's.
  • Gain new capability on existing investments.
  • Approach mobilization projects with confidence.
image