Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-platform, cross-cross browser, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Now with new mobile device focused implementations of Silverlight, developers and designers can easily take existing code, assets, skills, and tools and deliver superior user experiences on mobile devices. With initial support for Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 (including any S60 based handset) mobile operating systems Silverlight provides broad reach into the mobile space.
Deliver Compelling Cross-Platform, Cross-Device Experiences
- Custom branded experiences using 2D vector graphics, animation, styling, and skinning
- Easily leverage existing Silverlight desktop assets and code and re-target for mobile form-factors with little to no code changes
- Rapidly build and deploy rich mobile applications on top of new or existing web services
Reach Out to New Markets
- Multi-channel deployment of Web applications to the desktop and devices
- Monetization of media assets via protected content and advertising-enabled scenarios
- Cost effective media delivery via Windows Server
- Thriving ecosystem of .NET and Windows Media partners, developers, and applications
Increase Team Productivity and Collaboration
- Rapid development through XML-based declarative markup and a full set of controls
- Easily extend desktop investments to a broad array of mobile devices
- Role-specific productivity tools to enhance designer--developer collaboration, with Expression Studio, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Team System