Do you want to develop mobile apps that can take advantage of the power of the cloud? Well, now you can will the Windows Azure Toolkits for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. These toolkits simplify development by helping individuals to:

  • Connect to a variety of devices
  • Make use of a common backend services such as authentication or storage
  • Add client specific code to make use of the built in features of various devices
  • Develop without experience in using Microsoft tools such as Visual Studio

Plus, the process of setting up services in Windows Azure has been simplified by the release of a “Cloud Ready” package for the toolkits that allows developers to quickly get started using Windows Azure without having to open and modify its services.

By using the power of the cloud through the Windows Azure platform companies can focus on building scalable applications without worrying about the infrastructure that these apps require.

For more information, see:

Microsoft Announces Windows Azure Toolkits for iOS, Android and Windows Phone

Build Scalable Mobile Applications