Just recently, NTT DoCoMo launched Fujitsu-manufactured FOMA F903iBSC, a business version of 3G FOMA F903i phone. But, unlike its “regular” counterpart, the business-wise F903iBSC contains much less (yes that’s “less”) features. WTF!?
The idea is to avoid “information leakage” and provide employees with only the tools they need. In that sense, this FOMA doesn’t have a camera, external memory, USB in and IrDA port. Furthermore, users of this device will not be able to use e-wallet service or music player (that comes with F903i), and will even have an address book limited to 101 entries.
But the story doesn’t end there. In case an employee loses his everything-but-beloved device, NTT DoCoMo can remotely reset phonebook, e-mail, calendars, data-box, call records and screen memos.
I guess the targeted market fur such device could be some (Chinese!?) government agencies and R&D departments of large corporations. As far as I’m concerned, keep this thing away from me. I enjoy all the features of a smartphone. 🙂
(via: Unwired View)