Mobile Information 2001 Server is the application server that extends the reach of Microsoft .NET Enterprise applications, enterprise data, and intranet content into the realm of the mobile user. It brings the power of the corporate intranet to the latest generation of mobile devices, so users can securely access their e-mail, contacts, calendar, tasks, or any intranet line-of-business application in real time, wherever they happen to be.

The Developer edition is specially designed for corporate developers and Independent Software Vendors (ISV) building applications for development and testing purposes. Mobile Information Server 2001 Developer Edition includes all the functionality in Mobile Information Server 2001 Enterprise Edition and Outlook Mobile Access.