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SINGLE MAILBOX INTEGRATION
BlackBerry integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Exchange so that all
messages sent and received are stored in users’ existing mailboxes. The
BlackBerry Enterprise Server is optional add-on server software that
provides centralized administration, increased scalability, enhanced
performance and improved support for laptop users.
PORTABILITY
BlackBerry also includes a very powerful wireless handheld that
incorporates an Intel386™ processor with 2MB memory, an embedded
wireless modem and integrated email/organizer software. It includes a
full keyboard, backlit screen and lasts for weeks on a single AA battery.
It even includes Puma Technology’s award-winning Intellisync™ software
for easy-to-use PC synchronization, so users can carry their email and
organizer in a single wearable device.
SECURITY
Triple DES encryption technology has been incorporated into BlackBerry
to meet stringent corporate security guidelines for remote email access. All
wireless email messages are compressed and encrypted using Triple DES,
ensuring the integrity and security of the data at all points between the
BlackBerry Handheld and desktop PC (or server).
NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
BlackBerry operates over nationwide wireless networks in the United
States and Canada. These proven, reliable, nationwide networks offer
broad coverage, nationwide roaming, fast messaging and reliable delivery.
FLAT-RATE PRICING
With one, low monthly fee (less than $2 per day) that includes flat-rate
airtime, many BlackBerry customers are realizing significant decreases
in their monthly long-distance and cellular phone charges. The highly
reliable and intuitive design of the BlackBerry solution further improves
cost savings and user satisfaction through increased productivity and
decreased support requirements.
For more details on the BlackBerry mobile email solution, please visit
www.blackberry.net or call toll-free 1-877-255-2377.
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RIM Inter@ctive Pager 950
Wins CNET Editor’s
Choice Award
– October, 1998
DataWave Systems Buys
RIM OEM Modems for
Wireless Prepaid Electronic
Merchandising Systems
– November, 1998
Itronix Buys RIM
OEM Modems for
Ruggedized Notebooks
– December, 1998
RIM Inter@ctive Pager 950
Receives Andrew Seybold
Group Outlook Award
– December, 1998
RIM Introduces BlackBerry™,
a Wireless Email Solution for
Microsoft Exchange Users
– January, 1999
Research In Motion Wins the
1998 Market Engineering
Product Innovation Award
from Frost & Sullivan
– January, 1999
RIM Inter@ctive Pager 950
Receives the Mobility Award
for Wireless Hardware from
Mobile Insights
– February, 1999
Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences
Recognizes RIM with a
Technical Achievement
Academy Award for the
design and development of
the DigiSync™Film Keycode
Reader – February, 1999
PageNet to Distribute RIM
Inter@ctive Pager 950
– March, 1999
Canadian-American Business
Council announces RIM
and Intel have won 1999
Canadian-American
Business Achievement
Award for their collaboration
in wireless technology
– May, 1999
BlackBerry (continued)
“ Think of it as a Palm Pilot for wireless email… as a wireless email client, it’s
a dream… for mobile professionals who must keep in touch via email
— the BlackBerry is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas.”
– ZDNet News, April 2, 1999