This edition of BlackBerry Connection™ presents you with:

  • News and Information
    • BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 for IBM Lotus Domino and
      Microsoft Exchange — Now Available
    • Presenting the BlackBerry 7520 Wireless Handheld
    • Announcing the BlackBerry Developer Newsletter
    • Self-serve Access to BlackBerry Deployment Information
    • Finding the Right Solution with the Updated BlackBerry Partner Solutions Directory
  • Upcoming Events
    • Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2005 - Mark Your Calendar Now!
    • BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 Webcasts
  • Recent Announcements

News and Information

BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 for IBM Lotus Domino and Microsoft
Exchange — Now Available

Research In Motion is pleased to announce the availability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ v4.0 for IBM® Lotus® Domino® and Microsoft® Exchange.

BlackBerry® Enterprise Software v4.0 offers organizations exceptional manageability, simplified administration, enhanced security, improved ease-of-use and increased user mobility. Upgrading to BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0* gives organizations the ability to achieve lower total cost of ownership and enhanced return on investment on their existing wireless technology investments.

To read the BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 announcement, visit: http://www.blackberry.com/news/press/2004/pr-30_11_2004-02.shtml

To discover what's new in BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 and find out what it can offer your organization, visit: http://www.blackberry.com/products/software/server/server4_0/index.shtml?CPID=EMC-SOL100

Presenting the BlackBerry 7520 Wireless Handheld

The new BlackBerry 7520 Wireless Handheld™ provides users with a superior wireless email and data experience combined with built-in phone functionality. It allows mobile professionals to travel nationwide while maintaining wireless connectivity to a full suite of applications including: email, enterprise data, Internet, phone, long-range digital walkie-talkie and organizer. The powerful BlackBerry 7520™ handheld features speakerphone, Bluetooth® technology and ample memory for storing applications and information.**

 


For more details, visit: http://www.blackberry.com/products/blackberry7500/blackberry7520.shtml?CPID=EMC-SOL27

Announcing the BlackBerry Developer Newsletter

BlackBerry will soon be launching a brand new newsletter specifically for the BlackBerry developer community. Along with BlackBerry Developer Zone, the newsletter will provide developers with resources and news related to developing on the BlackBerry platform. Each issue of the newsletter features:

  • Resources and tools for BlackBerry developers
  • BlackBerry product updates
  • Upcoming events and webcasts for BlackBerry developers
  • Tips and tricks for creating BlackBerry applications
  • Answers to readers' questions from “The Guru”

To sign up for the BlackBerry Developer Newsletter, visit: https://www.blackberry.com/devnewsletter/index.jsp?CPID=EMC-SOL25

Self-serve Access to BlackBerry Deployment Information

The BlackBerry Resource Portal places a comprehensive selection of BlackBerry deployment information in one convenient location. It's a vital tool for any organization looking to deploy BlackBerry, expand their existing BlackBerry deployment or use BlackBerry to wirelessly access other enterprise applications beyond email.

The BlackBerry Resource Portal provides access to:

  • Instructive webcasts
  • White papers
  • The BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Centre
  • Extensibility resources
  • Vertical solutions information

Visit the BlackBerry Resource Portal at: http://www.blackberry.com/go/resource/blackberry

Finding the Right Solution with the BlackBerry Partner Solutions Directory

The BlackBerry Partner Solutions Directory is the definitive list of applications or services for BlackBerry. It contains over 170 updated profiles of solutions from BlackBerry ISV Alliance Partners, BlackBerry System Integrators and BlackBerry Solution Provider Alliance Partners . The new BlackBerry Partner Solutions Directory provides more detailed information and a new search interface that makes it easier than ever to find the right BlackBerry solution.

To find a BlackBerry solution, visit: https://www.blackberry.com/ThirdParty/search.jsp?CPID=EMC-SOL26

Upcoming Events

Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2005 - Mark Your Calendar Now!

The Wireless Enterprise Symposium is your window on BlackBerry in the enterprise. Attend this content-rich event to learn how you can run an effective and cost-efficient wireless solution. This year, the Wireless Enterprise Symposium adds an extra day to accommodate requests for more general sessions, breakouts and networking opportunities.  The conference kicks off on Monday April 18 and continues through Thursday April 21. 

For preliminary agenda details, please visit: http://www.wirelessenterprisesymposium.com/symposium/agenda/index.shtml?CPID=EMC-s120

BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 Webcasts

Learn more about the enhanced features of BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 by viewing one of these informative webcasts:

“What's New in BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 for Exchange ”
Speaker: Steve Knapp, Senior BlackBerry Product Manager

“What's New in BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 for Domino”
Speaker: Matt Monteyne, Senior BlackBerry Product Manager

“Sneak Peek - What's Coming in BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0 for GroupWise”
Speaker: Aaron Stuart, BlackBerry Product Manager

Register now for any of these webcasts by visiting: http://www2.streamlogics.com/clients/blackberry/index.php?page=dec04

Recent Announcements :

Read these recent announcements for the latest news about BlackBerry products, partners and more:

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* BlackBerry device software v4.0 is also required. Timing of software availability may vary by carrier and country.

** Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined in this document require a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Software, BlackBerry Desktop Software, BlackBerry device software and/or BlackBerry devices and may require additional development or third party products and/or services for access to corporate applications. Prior to subscribing to or implementing any third party products and services, it is your responsibility to ensure that the airtime service provider you are working with has agreed to support all of the features of the third party products and services. Installation and use of third party products and services with Research In Motion's (“RIM”) products and services may require one or more patent, trademark or copyright licenses in order to avoid infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. You are solely responsible for determining whether such third party licenses are required and are responsible for acquiring any such licenses. To the extent that such intellectual property licenses may be required, RIM expressly recommends that you do not install or use these products and services until all such applicable licenses have been acquired by you or on your behalf. Your use of third party software shall be governed by and subject to you agreeing to the terms of separate software licenses, if any, for those products or services. Any third party products or services that are provided with RIM's products and services are provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the third party products or services and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the third party products and services even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. 

The above information regarding third party products and services is provided in BlackBerry Connection for your information. Since third parties provide the information to Research In Motion Limited (“RIM”) and RIM relies on the information without performing any independent investigations, RIM makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the features, reliability, or pricing of the third party products or services, or their compatibility with any RIM products.

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