The new service is available on eight devices

Jul 4, 2006 14:11 GMT  ·  By

Orange Mail Enterprise Service has been announced as part of the Orange Business Services portfolio. Orange Mail Enterprise is a new solution that seems to be significantly more affordable than existing 'push-email' services and available on a wide range of Signature devices.

Orange Mail Enterprise Service is designed for companies that have their own email server. A fully featured 'push-email' service, it combines real-time email delivery with the ability to view attachments, synchronise calendar and contacts and manage your inbox remotely.

Orange Mail Enterprise Service will launch in phases across the Orange footprint. Beginning with smartphones and PDAs, the current device range includes eight Nokia, Sony Ericsson andOrange SPV Signature Devices. This will expand to embrace lower cost handsets as rollout accelerates. In addition Orange will increase its business device portfolio to include Chinese partner AMOI.

The key elements that set Orange Mail apart are:

- A broad and growing range of both voice and data centric devices. The eight Signature devices which will support Orange Mail at launch are: Orange SPV C600, M3000, M3100 and C700, Sony Ericsson M600i and P990i, Nokia E61 and E50.

- Device launch timings and availability will vary by country.

- Signature Devices feature a specially customized Orange Homescreen with a specific icons giving business users one click access to key business applications. By adding the Orange Mail icon to the homescreen, Orange ensures quick and easy access to email.

- Over 24 months, Orange Mail TCO is expected to be around 40% less than that of established mobile email solutions on the market today. The cost comprises an affordable flat rate monthly fee, limited or no upfront installation cost and low cost or fully subsidized device.

- Orange Mail provides a full service package with support for initial self installation, a hotline for end users and on site support for dedicated offers. CD installation ensures straightforward set up without the need for technical skills.

- Orange Mail includes comprehensive device management allowing devices to be locked or wiped if mislaid and features end-to-end AES encryption.

Orange Mail will supplement Orange's existing BlackBerry and Microsoft push email options to provide the broadest choice of mobile email solutions available from any operator, covering all market segments and user requirements.