Samsung to Bring Microsoft Services on More Devices
Samsung is planning to pre-install Microsoft services and apps on its portfolio of Android devices and will deliver secure mobile productivity for businesses through a new Microsoft Office 365 and Samsung KNOX Business Pack. As disclosed at Mobile World Congress, Samsung will pre-install OneNote, OneDrive, and Skype on the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.
In the first half of 2015, Samsung is also planning to pre-install Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Skype on select Samsung Android tablets
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will also come with 100GB of additional free cloud storage for two years through Microsoft OneDrive, allowing extra storage space.
In addition, as part of the expanded partnership between Samsung and Microsoft, businesses that purchase devices through Samsung's business-to-business sales channels will have access to three versions of Office 365 - Business, Business Premium, and Enterprise - coupled with Samsung's KNOX security solution. The bundle also includes a setup service from Samsung to help businesses get up and running with products and provides ongoing support.
Microsoft Office 365, powered by the cloud, provides businesses with access to familiar Office applications, including email, calendar, video conferencing and up-to-date documents, all optimized for any internet-connected device - from PCs to smartphones to tablets. Samsung KNOX provides a way for customers to switch between personal and business profiles on their devices, while helping keep them secure.