Latest News from BlackBerry News Desk

Vlingo Launches Version 3.0 to Deliver 'Hands-Free' Control of BlackBerry Smartphones

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Vlingo Corporation has announced version 3.0 of Vlingo, offering a rich feature set that provides users with "hands-free" control of their BlackBerry smartphones. Using the power of voice, Vlingo already enables users to send and reply to emails and text messages, search the mobile Web, dial the phone, look up contacts, and launch built-in applications -- just by using their voice. With Vlingo 3.0, users gain an enhanced text-to-speech read-back feature for easy hands-free confirmation of what was spoken, the ability to speak action requests such as "send," and support for wired headsets as well as many Bluetooth headsets.

Cellcrypt Enables Secure Voice Calls on BlackBerry Smartphones

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 EDT

Cellcrypt has announced that Cellcrypt Mobile is available now for BlackBerry smartphones. Cellcrypt Mobile introduces end-to-end real-time encryption to prevent private conversations from being compromised, enabling individuals within corporations and governments to converse in a highly secure manner without the need for specialised equipment or the expense of new infrastructure.

gwabbit for BlackBerry Launches

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:01:00 EDT

Technicopia, LLC has debuted gwabbit for BlackBerry, an automatic Email Contact Manager (ECM) for any hand-held device. gwabbit for BlackBerry automatically searches and identifies signatures embedded in emails on your mobile phone and adds or updates that information to your Blackberry address book, in a single click. For those users syncing their contacts to Outlook, gwabbit's automated capture keeps contacts updated globally. A simple mobile download, gwabbit for Blackberry will be available at the end of May for an annual subscription of $9.95. Whether you are a sales person, real estate agent, lawyer, addicted networker, or tech savvy traveler, gwabbit brings together simple, automated contact management at a price point that won't hurt your wallet.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Achieve Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:03:00 EDT

Research In Motion (RIM)(has announced that BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 has been awarded Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ (EAL4+) certification. Common Criteria is an international standard for evaluating security products. Widely respected for its extensive and comprehensive evaluation by an independent third party, EAL4+ accreditation examines the design, software development methodology, and security mechanisms of BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

RIM Launches BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:01:00 EDT

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0 - the next generation of RIM's secure, push-based server software for business mobility. Version 5.0 supports advanced IT administration features and smartphone controls that help improve the productivity of mobile workers and more effectively meet the demands of large-scale, mission critical enterprise deployments.

Smartphone Deployments Accelerate in US

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:33:00 EDT

Among the companies surveyed, Verizon Wireless and AT&T dominated business subscriptions, with AT&T slightly ahead in large enterprises (1000+), while Verizon showed greater penetration among small companies (under 100). Employees of large enterprises were also the most loyal BlackBerry users. This report also highlights that Symbian, Google Android and Apple’s iPhone are not serious contenders for US Business use.

IBM, RIM Unveil Lotus Software, Developer Tools for BlackBerry

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST

IBM and RIM have unveiled new Lotus collaboration software and developer tools on the BlackBerry platform that will bring collective intelligence to BlackBerry smartphones. The new features aim to help customers find expertise, form teams, share information, and stay in touch in real-time. The new capabilities include: Mobile access to open document format-based IBM Lotus Symphony documents and, later, presentations and spreadsheets IBM Lotus Quickr Web 2.0-based team software to help individuals find, access, share and work with business content such as documents, photos, and videos on their BlackBerry smartphones Enhanced IBM Lotus Connections functionality for

SYS-CON Webcast: BlackBerry On Demand Technical Seminar

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:45:00 EST

The BlackBerry Technical Seminar took place live in December 3, 2008, but these new breakthrough sessions are now available on demand. Managing and extending applications to your mobile users, overcoming development hurdles, and leveraging mobile technology to create new opportunities for your business – if it’s about getting the most from your BlackBerry solution, you’ll find it at the BlackBerry Technical Seminar.

SYS-CON Webcast - The Blackberry Technical Webcast Series

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The BlackBerryR Technical Webcast Series is designed to help BlackBerry administrators better manage and leverage the capabilities of their BlackBerry solution. Each webcast is packed with detailed technical information, covering topics that are relevant to you. Our on-demand webcasts include: Troubleshooting the BlackBerryR Enterprise Solution, Troubleshooting Enterprise Activation, Troubleshooting Messaging Delays, What is provisioning, and Managing Application Push in the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution.

SYS-CON Webcast - BlackBerry Technical Seminar

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:00 EST

The BlackBerry Technical Seminar is back this fall with breakthrough new sessions you won’t want to miss! Managing and extending applications to your mobile users, overcoming development hurdles; and leveraging mobile technology to create new opportunities for your business – if it’s about getting the most from your BlackBerry solution, you’ll find it at the BlackBerry Technical Seminar. This free online event gives you the opportunity to build your BlackBerry solution administrator and developer knowledge without ever leaving your desk.

New BlackBerry Bold Will Generate Record Revenues for the Company - AT&T Mobile CEO

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:30:00 EST

AT&T Mobile CEO Ralph De La Vega announced on Monday morning in an exclusive CNBC interview that the much-delayed and long-awaited BlackBerry Bold will be available starting on Tuesday, November 4. De La Vega said AT&T is projecting record service revenues from the new BlackBerry around the world. He said the device is already generating record revenues in Japan and in other countries where it was introduced. He continued, "BlackBerry Bold is so powerful and fast, we are expecting it to replace PC use in many cases, and data revenues will far exceed the AT&T's subsidy cost of marketing the device."

Maximizer Software Partners with McObject to Improve Mobile CRM on BlackBerry Devices

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Maximizer Software announced its partnership with McObject to enhance mobile productivity on Maximizer's mobile CRM offering for BlackBerry smartphone devices. 'Accessing up-to-date information on customers is critical to sales executives and other professionals in the field. Increasingly, they require this capability from their BlackBerry smartphones rather than laptops,' said Will Anderson, executive vice president of technology, Maximizer Software.

SQL Anywhere for the BlackBerry Platform On Its Way

Thu, 29 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT

'We're pleased by Sybase iAnywhere's commitment to the BlackBerry development community and look forward to the coming launch of SQL Anywhere 11,' said Jeff McDowell, VP of Global Alliances at Research In Motion, as Sybase iAnywhere announced it will shortly preview SQL Anywhere for the BlackBerry platform from RIM.

Funambol Open Source Enables BlackBerry

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:15:00 EDT

Funambol introduced a new version of its open source BlackBerry push email and personal information management (PIM) sync software. Funambol's BlackBerry software consists of two components. The push email component enables BlackBerries to work with consumer email services such as Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, Hotmail and Gmail, as well as any POP or IMAP server. The PIM sync component enables BlackBerry users to wirelessly sync PIM data with a Funambol server, which in turn can sync with a wide range of backend email and PIM systems as well as email clients such as Outlook. The free open source Funambol BlackBerry software performs push email and over-the-air (OTA) sync of contacts, calendars, tasks and notes with consumer email systems as well as groupware systems beyond Exchange, Domino and GroupWise that are supported by BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

What Will be the Future of the Technology Made Famous by BlackBerry?

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:00 EDT

By 2011 over 16% of worldwide active e-mail mailboxes will be accessed with a wireless push e-mail solution. That, according to recent report by The Radicati Group on the future of the technology made famous by BlackBerry. Right now, mind you, the percentage of worldwide active e-mail mailboxes accessed by wireless push e-mail is just 1%.

RIM Announces BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:30:00 EDT

RIM announced a BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE) plug-in for Eclipse - a new development tool that enables Eclipse developers to create and test wireless applications for the BlackBerry platform from within the familiar Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse will enable Eclipse developers to create powerful mobile applications for the large and growing base of BlackBerry smartphone users around the world while maintaining a familiar Eclipse development environment. It will also allow Eclipse developers to leverage the inherent capabilities and benefits of the BlackBerry system architecture and development tools.

Keynote Systems to Offer BlackBerry Network Support

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:30:00 EDT

According to Umang Gupta, chairman & CEO of Keynote, 'Zenprise's BlackBerry customers will greatly benefit from this service. Now, Zenprise customers will be continuously aware of an end user's experience with their carrier network. Keynote's emphasis on real-time network visibility is a crucial component in this partnership and highlights our ongoing investment in the mobile experience. By partnering with Zenprise, the leader in BlackBerry trouble shooting software, customers receive immediate notification of any carrier, server infrastructure, or device issue that impacts BlackBerry users.'

Cisco, Microsoft, IBM and Nokia – The Only Four Big Enough To Eat RIM

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:30:00 EDT

Eating blackberries is easy; but eating BlackBerry would be more challenging. That was the conclusion of one analyst commenting on the rumors this week that Microsoft might be thinking of buying BlackBerry-maker RIM. Barry Richards of Paradigm Capital in Toronto told The Canadian Press that, in view of RIM's colossal $50BN market cap, 'We are running out of possible acquirors and we are now left with Cisco, Microsoft, IBM and maybe Nokia.'

Sybase 365 Launches AvantGo for BlackBerry

Wed, 09 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., a provider in the delivery and settlement of messaging interoperability as well as the management and distribution of mobile content, has launched the AvantGo client for BlackBerry smart phones, from Research In Motion (RIM).

Virtual BlackBerry

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:15:00 EDT

RIM announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile-based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to benefit from the popular BlackBerry software applications and services. RIM plans to begin offering the new software application suite later this year for select devices based on Windows Mobile 6. Once installed, the software will provide users with a virtual BlackBerry application experience, including support for BlackBerry email, phone, calendar, address book, tasks, memos, browser, instant messaging and other applications developed for the BlackBerry platform. Devices running the BlackBerry application suite will be able to connect to BlackBerry services via BlackBerry Enterprise Server as well as BlackBerry Internet Service.

Handmark Debuts ZAGAT TO GO v5.0 for Windows Mobile, Palm, BlackBerry

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

Handmark, creator of the award-winning Pocket Express mobile Internet experience, and Zagat Survey, the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based dining, travel and leisure information, today announced the availability of the new ZAGAT TO GO v5.0. Enhancements include the addition of the Top Hotels, Resorts and Spa guide listings and the America's Top Golf Courses guide, as well as updates to the most comprehensive restaurant listings available for smartphones. With automated wireless content and rating updates, detailed street-level maps, and turn-by-turn driving directions, frequent travelers can now choose and find hotels, spas and golf courses from the convenience of their mobile devices.

Sybase iAnywhere Debuts New Wireless AvantGo Software for BlackBerry

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EDT

Sybase iAnywhere has unveiled the next generation of the AvantGo mobile Internet service, featuring a fully enhanced wireless experience that enables users to have always-available access to their favorite Web content, automatically synchronized to their mobile device.

TCS Launches Java Application For BlackBerry

Tue, 23 May 2006 11:45:00 EDT

TeleCommunication Systems(TCS)announced the availability of Rand McNally Traffic, a downloadable Java application for BlackBerry devices from Research In Motion. Compiled from multiple sources, Rand McNally Traffic reports road closures, accidents, congestion areas, adverse weather conditions, sporting events, concerts and festivals.

Orbis Completes Law Enforcement BlackBerry PDA Solution That Runs on J2ME

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:15:00 EST

Orbis Integrated Solutions, a business consulting and technology integration firm which focuses on Investigative Solutions and Data Management Solutions, has announced the successful completion of the RIM BlackBerry 7520 wireless investigative solution. The wireless application also obtained approval from the Sprint / Nextel validation and verification process, and released on the Nextel National Network.

Socket Communications Delivers Bar Code Scanning Solution for BlackBerry

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:00:00 EDT

Socket has enhanced its data collection product offering by enabling Research in Motion¹s (RIM) BlackBerry 7290 and 7100 series devices to support Socket¹s bar code scanning solutions. The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 connects to BlackBerry devices using Bluetooth® wireless technology, enabling users to scan bar code data directly into any application on the device as virtual keystrokes.

Orative Adds Presence Technology to BlackBerry

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 06:00:00 EDT

Mobile phone software solutions provider Orative has announced the availability of the Orative Client Software for BlackBerry.

"Presence Technology" Comes to the BlackBerry

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:30:00 EDT

BlackBerry users can now view the availability status of their colleagues right from the phone book to determine whether it is more efficient to reach a person by making a call or sending a message.

Diversinet Mobilizes Blackberry Authentication

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 21:00:00 EDT

Diversinet announced support for the BlackBerry 7100 Series by its MobiSecure Token. The token lets application providers, mobile network operators and security service providers to deliver one-time- password-based two-factor authentication services to both enterprise customers and mass-market consumers via BlackBerry.

BlackBerry to Include Lotus IM and Web Conferencing

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:00:00 EDT

Research In Motion will integrate IBM's Lotus Instant Messaging and Web conferencing software into its BlackBerry wireless devices sometime in 2005. Parent companies Research in Motion and IBM have agreed that BlackBerry owners should be able to use the Lotus Instant Messaging client to reach their existing corporate IM contacts. The plan is to allow server-based message tracking.

RIM Wins "Unfettered Right" To Continue the BlackBerry Success Story, Pays NTP $450M

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

RIM and its customers yesterday won the 'unfettered right' to continue in the BlackBerry-related wireless business when RIM and NTP, Inc. signed a binding term sheet that resolves all current litigation between them.

Instant Messaging Goes Wireless As Yahoo! Messenger and RIM BlackBerry Team Up Worldwide

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

BlackBerry users around the world will soon be able to access the Yahoo! Messenger service, after Yahoo! and RIM announced today a plan to pre-install full-color, graphical Yahoo! Messenger clients on BlackBerry devices in the coming months.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Adds Support For IBM Lotus Domino 7.0

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 will support IBM Lotus Domino 7.0. RIM continues to advance the BlackBerry wireless platform for enterprise and government customers with tightly integrated support for IBM's latest Lotus Domino products.

New Java Development Environment for BlackBerry Launched

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

RIM has just announced the availability of a new Java Development Environment for BlackBerry v4.0. The new JDE enhances application development with new specifications and more flexible coding requirements.

RIM's Lawyer: NTP Patent Covers "Old Technology," But Not BlackBerry

Tue, 08 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

In spite of the fact that, since last year's injunction against it in a US court, the legal fees and royalties that it owes NTP, Inc. have continued to accrue at a rate of about $6 million a month and now total almost $100 million, RIM continues to fight its case in the long-running patent dispute.

BEA and Research In Motion Bring Web Services to BlackBerry Users

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:00:00 EST

(May 2, 2002) - BEA Systems, Inc. and Research In Motion Limited (RIM) have forged a strategic relationship to deliver a framework that eases the development and delivery of mobile enterprise Web services applications for the thousands of organizations using BlackBerryTM.

Big Step in BlackBerry for Palm OS

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:00:00 EST

(December 18, 2003) - PalmSource, Inc. and Research In Motion (RIM) have formalized their development relationship and have begun efforts to jointly develop a software client that enables BlackBerry connectivity to Palm OS.

Patient Monitoring System Application Wins BlackBerry Enterprise Java Developer Contest

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:00 EST

Communications Inc. has named the mPOD by MedicTouch the winner of the BlackBerry 6510 Extensibility Challenge, a J2ME Platform developer contest.

IBM and RIM Enhance BlackBerry's Access to Corporate Applications

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:00:00 EDT

(September 19, 2003) - Mobile workers can benefit from improved access to enterprise information and applications through a new agreement between IBM and Research In Motion (RIM). This relationship, with development and integration efforts focused on IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Access (WEA) mobile middleware and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, allows BlackBerry users to access and work with enterprise data and wirelessly synch their handheld with server applications.

IBM and RIM Enhance BlackBerry's Access to Corporate Applications

Fri, 19 Sep 2003 11:00:00 EDT

BlackBerry Meets Advanced Wireless Security Standards for Government and Corporate Customers

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:00:00 EDT

(September 11, 2003) - Research In Motion (RIM) has announced the availability of its S/MIME Support Package v1.5 for BlackBerry. This software add-on product provides S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) support for Java-based BlackBerry handhelds and is now commercially available to all government and corporate customers.

AT&T Wireless Offers New Color-Screen BlackBerry Handheld

Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:00:00 EDT

(August 13, 2003) - Expanding its portfolio of BlackBerry® handhelds, AT&T Wireless is now offering customers the BlackBerry 7210 Wireless Handheld? - a new color-screen handheld with international roaming capabilities. The new handheld developed by Research In Motion (RIM) runs on AT&T Wireless' Next Generation GSM?/GPRS network, providing wireless phone, text messaging, e-mail, Web browsing, and organizer access in dozens of countries across the globe.

IBM Lotus Instant Messaging Available for BlackBerry

Thu, 31 Jul 2003 10:00:00 EDT

(July 31, 2003) - Research In Motion (RIM) has announced support for the IBM Lotus® Instant Messaging (IM) Everyplace 3 application on RIM's Java-based BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds?. RIM and IBM have collaborated over the past several months to test and optimize performance of Lotus Instant Messaging Everyplace on the BlackBerry wireless platform. Key IM features are now available wirelessly to BlackBerry enterprise customers, including presence awareness, chat (one-to-one and one-to-many), instant messaging between both desktop and other mobile users, IM contact list access, IM/email/SMS alerts, profile editing, multilingual support, single name/password sign-in, behind-the-firewall security and message logging.

J2ME Now in NeedTEXT Shell Wireless System Administration Tool for BlackBerry

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

(April 16, 2003) - System administrators and other IT staff can now securely access their servers and networks from RIM's Java-based BlackBerry handhelds, using NeedTEXT Shell software from Epoch Integration Inc.

The BlackBerry Heads East

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

(March 26, 2002) - The wisdom of developing handheld devices based on truly global standards like Java - and GPRS - is being demonstrated dramatically in the case of Waterloo, Ontario-based Research in Motion, known simply as 'RIM' to anyone who already loves the company's BlackBerry wireless e-mail device.

BEA and Research In Motion Bring Web Services to BlackBerry Users

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

Abaco Extends Enterprise Mobile Capability on BlackBerry Handhelds

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

(August 16, 2002) - Abaco, Inc. has announced the success of its initiative to enable enterprise application functionality from J2METM-based BlackBerryTM handhelds from Research In Motion (RIM). Abaco's Atoma mobile enterprise framework now helps extend the functionality of the BlackBerry solution by enabling mobile professionals to access important corporate applications and data.