Monthly Archives: February, 2013
Announcing the BlackBerry & SAP Mobile Apps Challenge – You Could Win Up to $10,000!
The growth of workplace mobility has increased the demand for business applications and thus the opportunity for enterprise developers. With the BlackBerry 10 platform, we are committed to supporting the development of enterprise-grade mobile apps, as well as the BlackBerry developer community behind them. Today, we’re pleased to announce the first BlackBerry & SAP Mobile […]
How safe is your smartphone’s app store?
Just as mobile customers’ expectations vary widely about privacy and security, so do the approaches that mobile vendors take in safeguarding customers’ security and privacy. Today, mobile devices have similar capabilities and characteristics of modern desktop computers, with one exception—the amount of personal data on the device. Unlike computers, applications downloaded on mobile phones and […]
Case Study: Ricoh Has Field Service App Ready to Migrate to BlackBerry 10 Devices
Ricoh Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Ricoh Americas Corporation, is a document management and services provider with over 2,000 employees. A significant part of Ricoh’s business involves IT services, in which they support 45 locations across Canada providing infrastructure support for mobility, hardware and software, and management of BlackBerry smartphones. Being involved in IT, having […]
Top BlackBerry 10 Accessories for Life on the Move
If you’re like me, you’ve got a sweet spot for the latest sleek and functional accessories that help bring your technology to life. Over the years I’ve collected holsters, pockets, docks, adapters, chargers, and more in order to make my life easier at home and on the road. Today we’re showcasing the incredible new line […]
Road warriors have a new companion: The BlackBerry Mini Stereo Speaker
There’s a special place in my heart for the latest technology manifest in the form of accessories. And there’s no better time to utilize them than on the road; in an airport, cab, hotel, or off-site meeting. We recently unveiled the BlackBerry Mini Stereo Speaker, and this one’s a must-have. The BlackBerry Mini Stereo Speaker […]
Poll: How do you use your BlackBerry smartphone for business?
BlackBerry solutions are designed for businesses of all sizes to connect employees to the information that they need. With BlackBerry smartphones, you can take your office with you to stay connected wherever you are. In addition to email and voice, you can maintain access to your files, your colleagues, corporate data behind your firewall, cloud […]
Secure Mobile Payments Using Near Field Communication and BlackBerry Smartphones
Did you know that both VISA and MasterCard have certified BlackBerry smartphones with NFC capabilities to be used for mobile payments? Over the last couple of years, NFC technology has become increasingly popular in smartphones. Recent blog posts on the Inside BlackBerry for Business blog have shown that NFC-enabled devices can be used for a […]
New Features for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.4 with Maintenance Release 2 (Now Available!)
Guest post from Matt L. – Ed. Fresh on the heels of the launch of BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 comes an update for in-market BlackBerry OS customers looking to support the latest version of Microsoft Exchange in their businesses. We’re pleased to announce that BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.4 Maintenance Release 2 is […]
10 Ways BlackBerry 10 will Impact your Business for the Better: Part 2
The new BlackBerry 10 platform aims to improve mobility for both businesses and employees. Part 1 of this series discussed how BlackBerry 10 can help to improve businesses by meeting employee consumer demands and lowering costs, among other benefits. Here are 5 more business objectives that IT professionals will be able to achieve with BlackBerry […]
Early Reviews: What You’ve Been Saying about BlackBerry 10
We’ve had an exhilarating few weeks at BlackBerry and we couldn’t be happier that our customers are finally getting the chance to get their hands on the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone. We’ve been seeing a lot of great feedback on Twitter and LinkedIn from our business customers, and we are excited to share some of […]