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The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet features the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 based on technology resulting from the Company’s
acquisition of QNX in fiscal 2011. The BlackBerry PlayBook offers a 7-inch high definition display, a dual core 1GHZ processor,
dual high definition cameras, true multitasking and a powerful and fast web browsing experience that supports Adobe Flash.
New Features of PlayBook OS 2.0 include:
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Calendar and contacts a
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Updated bridge applications that enhance functionality between your BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry PlayBook.
Improved mobile productivity (updated document editing capabilities, new Print To Go application and functionality that
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lackBerry Enterprise Server
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server is robust software that acts as the centralized link between
BlackBerry smartphones, enterprise systems, business applications and wireless networks. BlackBerry Enterprise Server
integrates with enterprise messaging systems including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and Novell GroupWise to
wirelessly and securely synchronize with BlackBerry smartphones to provide mobile users with secure, push-based wireless
access to email, calendar, contacts, notes and tasks. It also provides access to business applications and enterprise systems
behind the firewall. Additionally it provides advanced security features and offers administrative tools that simplify management
and centralize control. BlackBerry Enterprise Server is required for certain other enterprise solutions such as BlackBerry
Mobile Voice System (for bringing desk phone functionality to BlackBerry smartphones); BlackBerry Clients for Microsoft
Office Communications Server, IBM Lotus Sametime and Novell GroupWise Messenger (for enterprise instant
messaging); IBM Lotus Connections (for enterprise social networking); IBM Lotus Quickr™ (for document sharing and
collaboration); and Chal
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lackBerry Mobile Fusion and BlackBerry Balance
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The Company also recently announced new services which allow
corporate IT professionals to securely manage smartphones and tablets from multiple vendors. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion,
which was launched after the Company’s fiscal year end, provides a web-based interface that allows enterprises to provision,
audit, and protect mobile devices including BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, and devices that use iOS
and Android™. BlackBerry Balance helps enterprises support the BYOD trend. With BlackBerry Balance, the enterprise allows
its users to enjoy the personal functionality of applications on a smartphone while retaining full control over business data
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