Mobile Synchronization

Overview	If your mailbox is on Boston University’s central Microsoft Exchange server, as is the case for most faculty and staff, you can synchronize your e-mail, contacts, and calendar with your smartphone or other mobile device.
Available To	Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments
Benefits	You have convenient access to your e-mail, address book, and calendar without need for a computer.
Key Features	Send and receive mail from your smartphone or other mobile device. Access and update your address book and calendar on the Exchange server. If you use a BlackBerry, you can also edit your notes and tasks.
Requirements	A mailbox on one of Boston University’s central Microsoft Exchange servers (see Accounts & Access) A smartphone or mobile device, such as a BlackBerry, iPhone, or Droid, with an appropriate data plan
Cost	There are no charges beyond the costs of your device and a data plan sufficient for synchronizing the desired information.
Getting Started	Once you have set up an e-mail account as outlined at Accounts & Access, follow the sidebar link corresponding to your device for instructions on setting up synchronization. Instructions for people with BU Google Apps or ACS accounts, rather than Exchange, are also provided.