For more than 10 years, Designed for Surface (DfS) accessories have helped IT leaders solve for unique needs that arise across industry environments. DfS is often a key factor enabling an organization to equip entire teams with Surface. Interested in how DfS can support upgrading your device fleet while simplifying your management? Read on.
Managed by Surface engineers, the Designed for Surface program certifies third-party Surface-compatible accessories that provide specialized solutions across industry and customer needs. More than simply compatible with Surface—these accessories set a high bar for compatibility and enable you to customize Surface for many work environments.
DfS accessories are developed by trusted manufacturers—but earning a DfS-certified badge is not so simple. Every DfS-certified accessory is rigorously tested by Surface engineers to ensure proper fit and function with Surface devices, so you can feel confident a DfS accessory will protect, connect, scan, withstand, prop up, swivel, tilt, hold, or hang how you expect it to, right out of the box.
The DfS process is nimble, leveraging two different paths to find a speedy solution when a need is identified through Surface customer insights and feedback.
The DfS team evaluates customer opportunities and leverages the insights of Surface engineers alongside the existing research and development of trusted partners to then ideate, design, and build solutions specifically for Surface. Leveraging the insights and capabilities of partners who are deeply invested in specific spaces such as protective cases, cable-solutioning, and more, helps DfS move quickly to deliver the right solution to customers.
The second way the DfS team brings solutions to market quickly is to identify existing products and technology that address a need. Microsoft Surface engineers then put that technology through rigorous, extensive testing. If an accessory passes Designed for Surface validation, it’s then evaluated for inclusion within our DfS-certified catalog.
For example, we partnered with a leading monitor manufacturer to certify three monitors that meet the most common asks from our commercial customers. We've tested these monitors with our Surface devices and have worked with our interop team to ensure that these monitors are included in their on-going testing and FW testing.
Surface devices are inclusive by design. At Microsoft, we believe that accessible technology is a fundamental building block that can unlock opportunities in every part of society.
Through customer insights and requests, Designed for Surface accessories help to continually open the ecosystem for everyone. Our catalog includes braille displays, inclusive keyboard covers, AAC communication aids, and ADA-compliant Surface Hub stands with ergonomic positioning.
IT leaders understand they can outfit their company with a particular Surface device, unlocking new functionalities by choosing the DfS accessories built for specific use cases. DfS solutions have been implemented across industries to solve for many unique cases. Here are recent examples:
The same Surface device is used in all three scenarios, accessorized to extend to each unique environment based on specific use case.
Designed for Surface accessories add even more versatility to the thoughtfully designed Surface ecosystem. When you choose Designed for Surface, you're choosing accessories that support industry-specific needs while upholding Surface productivity, simplified management, and world-class security. Extending the Surface brand promise is what it means to be Designed for Surface.
Discover more about how Designed for Surface can unlock new capabilities for your company. Browse the catalog of over 200 solutions.
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