Government Day at BlackBerry Live: The Place of Security in Evolving Mobile Strategies for Government

05.13.13

Data security has always been of chief concern for governments around the world. In the face of a growing and ever-changing mobile landscape, including the adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategies, it’s important to consider how security can still remain paramount. We caught up with Michael K. Brown, BlackBerry’s Vice President of Security Product Management & Research, to discuss why security doesn’t need to be traded away for functionality and an open environment. Check out the video below for the full scoop:

[ YouTube link for mobile viewing ]

To learn more about what makes BlackBerry security unique and how we’ve built on our legacy of protecting mobile data with BlackBerry 10, head over to www.blackberry.com/security. What place does security have in your organization’s mobile strategy? Share in the comments below.

Filed in: , , | Tagged: , , ,

Governments can Leverage Existing Investments while Upgrading to BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 [VIDEO]

05.13.13

Trends in government mobility are rapidly evolving, and Government Day at BlackBerry Live 2013 is a fantastic forum to discuss, learn, and stay on top of what’s to come. Mobile strategies are being designed to enable productivity, unified communication, and maintain security of sensitive data. We caught up with Mike Hicks, Director of Enterprise Marketing at BlackBerry, to learn about how government agencies can leverage their existing investments when upgrading to BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. Check out the video below to see how BlackBerry is keeping governments moving:

[ YouTube link for mobile viewing ]

To learn more about what BlackBerry has to offer in the government industry, head over to www.upgrademyagency.com. Stay tuned here on the BlackBerry for Business blog as we provide BlackBerry Live updates in real time over the week.

Filed in: , | Tagged: , , , , , ,

harmon.ie Office 365 and SharePoint Client App Now Available on BlackBerry Z10 and Q10

05.13.13

Today, we’re pleased to announce that harmon.ie has launched a native Office 365 and SharePoint app for the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10, part of the harmon.ie 4.0 product suite and available for download at the BlackBerry World store. These apps will be showcased this week at BlackBerry Live in Orlando.

The harmon.ie app provides full-featured Office 365 and on premise SharePoint functionality, including secure connectivity and offline document access. With the combination of Office 365 and a native BlackBerry 10 app user experience, customers using the BlackBerry Q10 or the BlackBerry Z10 smartphones can increase their productivity in the workplace and use their BlackBerry devices as a business tool.

Using harmon.ie, you can now work on contracts, spreadsheets and presentations by securely accessing Office 365 from your BlackBerry 10 smartphone. You can also get real-time updates as colleagues update important documents, save Office 365 on your device for off-line availability, and securely upload documents from email attachments onto Office 365.

“BlackBerry has always been invested in providing enterprise customers with effective tools to get business done”, said Martyn Mallick, BlackBerry’s VP of Global Alliances and Business Development. “We are thrilled to have harmon.ie bring both SharePoint and Office 365 to the BlackBerry 10 platform and are confident BlackBerry users will appreciate the social nature of these business solutions.”

Download harmon.ie for BlackBerry 10

More information is available about system requirements and features. harmon.ie works with existing SharePoint credentials; there is no need to make application changes or server-side configurations.

How does your business use Office 365 and SharePoint for mobile collaboration? Share with us in the comments below.

Filed in: | Tagged: , , , , ,

OData Comes to the BlackBerry Native SDK, Enabling Enterprise Developers

05.10.13

header

If you’re developing using the Open Data, or “OData”, protocol then you already know that BlackBerry provides support through our WebWorks development kit. You probably don’t know that we just released an open source OData library for C++ and provided a Cascades sample app to help kick-start your project. If you already know what OData is then just skip ahead a few paragraphs for the link to this library. If you’re not familiar with OData then let me introduce you to a great new Restful data access solution. OData is a REST-based protocol, with both a server and client implementation that lets you make CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) calls for Data.

Learn more about OData and Native app development »

Filed in: | Tagged: , , , , ,

Increase Productivity with Teleworking Capabilities from BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10

05.10.13

Mobile devices have transformed the workplace, allowing employees to communicate via phone, e-mail, video, the Internet, and other tools from virtually any location. This transformation has generated increasing popularity of working from home, or “teleworking.”

A number of businesses and government agencies have adopted telework initiatives to reduce costs, ensure continuity of operations, and minimize their carbon footprints. For example, participants in Arizona’s telework program drive an estimated 5.25 million fewer miles, generate 175,000 fewer pounds of air pollution and endure 181,000 fewer hours of stressful driving time per year. The United States Treasury Department saves an estimated $1 million annually on facilities costs though its telework program. Both BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 include capabilities that can help organizations make teleworking possible.

Learn more about BlackBerry 10 Teleworking Capabilities »

Filed in: | Tagged: , , , ,

Twitter and LinkedIn apps Updated for BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

05.09.13

Originally published on the Inside BlackBerry Blog.

Woohoo! For all you social media fiends out there, we’re keeping the updates flowing. Both the Twitter and LinkedIn apps will be receiving an update for BlackBerry 10 smartphones today. The apps will be available for free download in the BlackBerry World storefront. These enhanced apps make it easier than ever to stay connected and do more with your social and professional contacts, while on the go.

I’m sure you can’t wait to check out some of the new features and enhancements you can look forward to when you pick them up. Check out all the details below.

New Features for Twitter version 10.0.3/10.1.3

Twitter for BlackBerry 10

  • Enjoy more content with Universal Search –See more content when you’re searching. You’ll be able to view related profiles, tweets and top tweets, photos and relevant searches all on one page.
  • Always Fresh Content – Content that is always fresh and up to date. Automatic caching gives you the current information at your fingertips without having to manually refresh your tabs.

New Features for LinkedIn version 10.0.3/10.1.3

LinkedIn for BlackBerry 10

  • Find your current contacts on LinkedIn: With the latest update, you can import the personal address book from your BlackBerry 10 device to LinkedIn, making it easier to view and connect to your contacts on LinkedIn.
  • UI improvements: We’ve updated the overall design of the LinkedIn application for BlackBerry 10 to improve the user experience. These updates include improved visual styling, better pull down functionalities for refreshes, touch down feedback on clicking list items, and more.

    • Read More »

Filed in: , | Tagged: , , , ,

Submit Your Questions for Live Stream Interviews from BlackBerry Live on Wed, May 15th at 10am ET!

05.08.13

Live Stream

To bring you all of the action from BlackBerry Live this year, we’re very excited to provide rapid video coverage from our on-site social media studio. To top it off, we’ll be broadcasting a true live video stream from the studio right here on the BlackBerry blogs, where senior leaders from BlackBerry (and other special guests) will address questions submitted from readers like you and chat with our blog and social leads.

Tune in from 10:00am to 11:30am on Wednesday, May 15th to catch the live feed!

We’ll be embedding the live stream here on the Inside BlackBerry for Business blog, as well as on the BlackBerry Developer blog and the Inside BlackBerry blog. If you’ve got a scheduling conflict, don’t worry – we’ll be posting recorded video of the live sessions that you can watch at a later date.

Special Guests: Jeff Holleran and Gregg Ostrowski

For the Business portion of the live stream, I’ll be taking your questions to Jeff Holleran, Sr. Director of Enterprise Product Management, and Gregg Ostrowski, Sr. Director of Enterprise Developer & Technology Partnerships. They’re both familiar faces here on the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog, and we’re thrilled to have them on the show.

Potential topics for conversation include the future of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Enterprise Developer questions, and more. We’ll hand select the top responses from the community and respond live from the BlackBerry Live show floor on Wednesday.

Submit Your Questions!

Share your burning questions on these topics in the comments below, or tweet them to @BlackBerry4Biz on Twitter and include the #BBLive hashtag.

Filed in: , | Tagged: , , , , ,

BlackBerry Live 2013 will be a Truly Mobile Conference with NFC, the Conference App, and More

05.06.13

BlackBerry Live Conference App

One of our goals for this year’s BlackBerry Live conference is to integrate mobile technology not just in the discussions, sessions, and resources – but into the actual conference itself to help keep attendees closely plugged into all of the action.

Near Field Communication (NFC)

One of my all-time favorite technologies, Near Field Communication (NFC) will be integrated into BlackBerry Live in a big way. You’ll be able to scan into BlackBerry Live and BlackBerry Jam sessions and interact with aspects of the venue using the BlackBerry Live Conference App, but that’s just the beginning. You’ll also be able to share contact information with sponsors, scoop up links to resources and web sites, and take advantage of all that BlackBerry 10 has to offer when it comes to NFC.

Read on to learn about the features of the BlackBerry Live Conference App »

Filed in: | Tagged: , , , , , ,

Have Questions about BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 or How to Support BlackBerry 10 in Your Business?

05.03.13

Across our BlackBerry business social media channels there’s a lot of conversation going on about how to leverage existing investments while upgrading to the latest BlackBerry technology in order to take a mobile strategy to the next level. What’s the product roadmap for BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)? What’s the upgrade path from a BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10? Can iOS and Android devices be managed by BES 10? These are all valid questions, and we’ve got the answers.

As part of the BlackBerry 10 Ready Program, we’ve put together a variety of resources, manuals, guides, interactive tutorials, webcasts, and more to get administrators and business decision makers up to speed on our new offerings and what’s to come.

Here are just a few of the resources that we’ve got in store to help get you up to speed:

BlackBerry 10 and BES 10 Webcast Series

This is by far one of the best ways to get up to speed on the BlackBerry enterprise product portfolio. Hear straight from BlackBerry executives and Product Management leaders, view installation guides, learn about how BlackBerry Technical Support Services are evolving to meet your needs, and so much more. If there’s one resource that you check out from this article, let it be this one!

Guides, Tutorials, and Administrator Documentation

Get the practical, step-by-step advice you need to get up and running on the key BlackBerry technologies that help you manage and protect your mobile devices. The administrator documentation for BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and the BlackBerry Unified communication and collaboration software will get you started in no time.

Read on to learn more about product manuals, training, and the Inside BlackBerry Help Blog »

Filed in: , | Tagged: , , , , , , ,

The results are in: BlackBerry Messenger helps enhance business collaboration

05.02.13

Back in February we asked you how you use your BlackBerry smartphone for business. The results are in and it’s clear that BlackBerry Messenger is a favorite feature for staying connected and keeping in touch with colleagues while on the go.

With BBM for BlackBerry 10, keeping in touch is easier than ever, and now you can video chat and screen share over BlackBerry Messenger. Screen sharing allows you to collaborate with colleagues while away from the office and BBM video allows you to stay connected with friends and family while you’re travelling.

Check out the video below for even more ways to use screen sharing over BBM and video chat:


[YouTube link for mobile viewing]

Do you use video chat and screen share to stay in touch with colleagues? Tell us about your experience in the comments below!

Filed in: , | Tagged: , , , ,
« Older Entries Newer Entries »