What is the role of the Windows 7 device center?

Windows Mobile Device Center is a new name for Windows 7 that replaces Microsoft ActiveSync (R), which provides Windows 7 with total device management capabilities for Windows Mobile-powered devices. Previous versions of Microsoft ActiveSync will not be installed or running on Windows 7. The Windows Mobile Device Center provides all the features available in previous Microsoft ActiveSync, including setting up desktop partnerships and syncing with the desktop.
Windows Mobile Device Center features include:
Simplified setup: simplified new partnership wizard and improved partnership management
Powerful synchronization: sync email, calendar, contacts, tasks, favorites Business-critical data such as folders and files
Photo Management: Photo management features help you detect new photos on Windows Mobile-powered devices, tag photos and import them into Windows Vista Photo Gallery
Media Synchronization: Using Microsoft Windows Media Player sync and unordered music files on your device
File browsing: A new device browsing experience that allows you to quickly browse files and folders on your device and open documents on your device directly from your computer
Enhanced user interface: simple and powerful user interface, helps you quickly access critical tasks and configure your device