Enterprise Handheld Devices | Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

Top features

Easy to develop

Extend line-of-business applications through compatibility with Windows Mobile 6.5, and a consistent SDK and set of APIs with support for native and WinForms application development.

Connected and flexible

Maintain connectivity with enterprise-grade mobile and wireless access via Cellcore, WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, and access business applications via the cloud with the powerful Internet Explorer Mobile browsing engine.

Easy to integrate

Reduce overhead by integrating Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5-powered devices into existing device-management solutions, such as System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Exchange Server.

Stable and secure

Protect data and devices with remote wipe, password and policy enforcement, and data and SD card encryption.

One trusted platform
Enterprises and their employees benefit from a consistent, end-to-end experience. With the high-confidence Microsoft platform comes a diverse and dynamic ecosystem: The large community of independent software and hardware vendors provides a rich variety of both off-the-shelf and custom line-of-business applications. In addition to Windows Embedded’s long history of success, proven reliability and extensive ecosystem, enterprises can deploy their mobile solutions with confidence, thanks to Microsoft’s enterprise-level support. And the intuitive interface means employees get up to speed quickly, increasing productivity and shortening training time.
Meets your needs
When you invest in Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, you gain access to a broad ecosystem of Windows Embedded partners that develop devices, peripherals and end-to-end solutions specifically designed to meet your unique business needs. Whether deciding between the functionality of a keyboard or stylus interface, or between barcode and RFID scanner, you’ll find a partner with the expertise to create an end-to-end solution to access critical data through line-of-business applications that help your workforce get more done in less time.
Extend business intelligence
Give your employees the ability to improve customer service by accessing line-of-business applications, important business documents and corporate email, contacts and calendar information. Devices powered by Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 integrate with core components of your company’s IT infrastructure, such as Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint and Windows Server. Consequently, your workforce can access corporate email and calendar information, view and edit Microsoft Office documents, and access the latest versions on your corporate SharePoint site. Regardless of their location, your workforce can communicate, remain productive and make decisions based on the most current data.

One trusted platform
Leverage your past investments and skill sets by using a platform with a proven track record. Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 provides compatibility with Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Compact Framework 3.5, ensuring device makers a consistent set of APIs and SDKs. You can also take advantage of the expertise of other solution providers and hardware vendors that are part of the Windows Embedded Partner Program. And Microsoft’s commitment to 15-year product availability provides the longevity and assurance you need to develop and bring your solutions to market.
Create differentiated devices
The versatility of Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 ensures that your solution provides flexibility to meet the many needs of today’s enterprise, including access to a variety of ARM processors through board support packages. Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 also supports a range of input methods, screen sizes and resolutions, giving you more flexibility in designing your solutions within industry constraints. Whether incorporating touch, stylus or keyboard, you can also design a solution that’s specific to your customers’ needs. You’ll also have your pick of a range of peripheral devices, whether magnetic stripe readers, RFID or barcode scanners, or some other off-the-shelf peripheral.
Extend business intelligence
Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 supports industry standards such as Cellcore, WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity, as well as VoIP and telephony capabilities. As a result, you can design devices that deliver the maximum level of connectivity. And companies that use your solutions will be able to extend cloud-based line-of-business applications out to the workforce via the Internet Explorer Mobile browser. Employees can access their corporate email, contacts and calendar, as well as their corporate SharePoint site and Microsoft Office documents, so they can stay informed and connected from virtually anywhere. And compatibility with System Center Configuration Manager and third-party solutions ensures that companies can secure corporate devices and the data they contain.