The iPhone Doesn't Ring With Business

SAN FRANCISCO -- Consumers may salivate for the new 3G iPhone from Apple(AAPL Quote) but the phone remains a tough sell in the corporate world.

Despite Apple's attempts to tout the 3G iPhone's business friendly credentials at its Worldwide Developer Conference, the phone lags behind its rivals such as BlackBerry maker Research In Motion(RIMM Quote) and Microsoft's(MSFT Quote) Windows Mobile platform in features that are critical to businesses, some industry experts say.

They say RIM's BlackBerry and Windows Mobile offer better security and device management capabilities, making it a better fit for businesses that need to contend with compliance related issues. ...