Gwava Talks Archiving, Security, and Disaster Recovery at BlackBerry Live 2013

BlackBerry Live 2013 has been host to a wide number of strategic enterprise partners, one of which is Gwava. Gwava specializes in solutions to keep enterprise customers protected and to achieve regulatory compliance. We caught up with Gwava Vice President of Product Management Jared Allen in the BlackBerry Live Social Media Studio. Check out the video below for the full scoop:

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To learn more about Gwava, head over to www.gwava.com. How does your business use tech solutions to meet regulatory compliance and maintain disaster recovery and prevention? Share in the comments below.

Wrapping Up the BlackBerry Live 2013 Conference

What a week! BlackBerry Live 2013 delivered. We got to see the Stanley Cup, chat with government leaders about mobile strategies for the future, announced the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone, launched BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1, hosted a LIVE broadcast from the social media studio, introduced a bevy of new business apps, and a whole lot more.

Check out the video below for a quick recap of the week and a list of links for you to dive deeper into all of the info:

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Learn more about the news and announcements at BlackBerry Live 2013:

Lastly, here’s a quick BlackBerry Live 2013 overview video from Donny over on the Inside BlackBerry Blog:

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We hope that you had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to connect with you to discuss all of these news and announcements on LinkedIn, Twitter, Spiceworks, and of course the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog. What was the highlight of your time at BlackBerry Live 2013, or of the news and announcements from the conference? Share in the comments below.

CIO of ING DIRECT Canada Talks BlackBerry Partnership, Apps, and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10

Charaka Kithulegoda, CIO of ING DIRECT Canada, stopped by the Social Media Studio here at BlackBerry Live 2013 to chat with us about partnership with BlackBerry, the ongoing BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and BlackBerry 10 pilot, and the ING DIRECT Canada app in BlackBerry World. Check out the video below for the full scoop:

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See more feedback on BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and BlackBerry 10, or leave some of your own on LinkedIn.

Harmon.ie Co-Founder and CEO shares BlackBerry 10 App Demo at BlackBerry Live 2013 [VIDEO]

At BlackBerry Live 2013 we caught up with the Harmon.ie Co-Founder and CEO Yaacov Cohen to chat about the new Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint client app for BlackBerry 10, as well as to share a demonstration.

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To learn more, head over to www.harmon.ie.

BlackBerry Live 2013 Attendees Share Excitement for the Future of BlackBerry [VIDEO]

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There’s always significant anticipation for the BlackBerry Live keynote general session , and this year was no different as attendees, partners, customers, and developers were able to experience the vision for the future here at BlackBerry. App launches (including Skype for BlackBerry Z10 smartphones!), game demos, the launch of BBM Channels, a reinforced commitment to enterprise with an update of BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, the 10.1 software update for the BlackBerry Z10, a new entry-level BlackBerry 10 smartphone coming for select emerging markets, and the future of mobile computing stacked together to pack one serious punch.

We hit the floor of the Marriott World Center to get reactions from attendees on all of the news, launches, vision, and announcements. Check out the video below for details:

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The most exciting element for me was all of the discussion around mobile computing. As a bit of a technology geek, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store. What was your favorite part of the keynote general session? Share in the comments below.

BlackBerry Live 2013 Thursday Morning Brief: Wrapping it Up with Sessions, Certification, and More [VIDEO]

What a week! We’ve seen a lot of exciting news come out of BlackBerry Live and BlackBerry Jam Americas this week including app launches and announcements, partner demos, the future vision for BlackBerry from Thorsten Heins, and more. Today we wrap up BlackBerry Live with a flourish – be sure to check out the hands-on labs, breakout sessions, the BlackBerry Store, and the Showcase. Check out the video below for today’s morning brief:

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If you missed the keynote general sessions, you can replay the full videos for BlackBerry Live and BlackBerry Jam and their respective web sites.

Make sure that you check out the daily specials in the BlackBerry Store, including HS250 Bluetooth headsets, and microfiber pockets for BlackBerry Z10 smartphones.

What are you most looking forward to today? Share in the comments below.

BlackBerry Achievement Award Winners Announced at BlackBerry Live 2013

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The BlackBerry Achievement Awards are presented to organizations that are doing business in new and innovative ways with BlackBerry products and services. The awards were classified into five categories: App of the Year, Putting Customers First, Mobile Innovation of the Year, Making the World a Better Place, and Entrepreneur of the Year. We’re super excited to announce this year’s winners!

Read more about the winners of this year’s BlackBerry Achievement Awards »

How to Migrate from BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4, 5, or BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1

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It’s time to get your business migrated to the latest enterprise mobility management technology. Whether you’re considering adopting a BYOD approach, looking to integrate enterprise apps into your processes and workflow, or everything in between, BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1 has got what you need.

We recently published an overview of the features of BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1. The update includes a simplified deployment experience, more extensive EMM controls for customers in regulated industries, dashboard enhancements, and unified cross-platform administration. Today I’d like to focus on how you can upgrade to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1, including some new offers and discounts that you can take advantage of.

Read on to learn how to update from BES 4, 5, or BES 10 to BES 10 version 10.1 »

BlackBerry Live 2013: New Business and Productivity Apps on the Way to BlackBerry 10

This week at BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Florida we were treated to a bevy of new enterprise focused applications launching, and previewing, on BlackBerry 10 smartphones. These applications have been designed to give you, the business user, mobile tools to do your job faster, easier, and more securely while away from your desk.

Take a look below to find out about what we saw, and what is soon to be released on BlackBerry 10.

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harmon.ie for BlackBerry 10 enables secure mobile collaboration for BlackBerry 10 business users. This allows users to use full-featured SharePoint on-premise and Office 365 Apps across desktop and mobile. By providing fully functional, secure connectivity and offline document access, you can keep work moving from your BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

Learn about more apps on the way to BlackBerry 10 »

BlackBerry Q10 Accessories – for Life on the Move

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I love accessories. Period! It doesn’t really matter if we’re talking shoes, watches, curtains, throw pillows, or garden gnomes, I love them all and my technology is no exception. I’ve recently started using a BlackBerry Q10 and I have really enjoyed choosing my accessories. I get the feeling everyone else does too. The accessory booth is hopping here at BlackBerry Live with people itching to get their hands on this incredible line up of accessories that have been designed specifically for the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone.

Don’t worry if you weren’t able to join us this year. Head over to www.BlackBerry.com/Q10accessories or your local retailer to pick up these awesome accessories.

What’s the first accessory you’d buy for your BlackBerry Q10?