Exchange ActiveSync
Exchange ActiveSync is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft for synchronizing email, contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes between mobile devices and Microsoft Exchange Server or compatible services. It enables push email functionality, allowing real-time updates to be delivered to devices as soon as they arrive on the server. The protocol is widely used in enterprise environments for mobile device management and secure data synchronization.
Developers should learn Exchange ActiveSync when building or maintaining mobile applications that need to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server for email and PIM (Personal Information Manager) data synchronization, particularly in corporate or enterprise settings. It's essential for implementing secure, efficient push email services on iOS, Android, or other mobile platforms that support the protocol, and is often used in conjunction with mobile device management (MDM) solutions for compliance and security enforcement.