Make Phone Calls Over Wi-Fi with BlackBerry MVS
New feature routes phone calls over Wi-Fi networks; HA another welcome addition
Voice over Wi-Fi® Calling is perhaps the most talked about new feature in BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System 5 (BlackBerry MVS). Employees will now be able to have a single work phone number between their desk phone and BlackBerry smartphone and make and receive enterprise calls on their BlackBerry smartphone over a Wi-Fi connection. By routing calls over the Wi-Fi network organizations can conserve cellular minutes and reduce costs.
New Features Added to BlackBerry Enterprise Server
New much-anticipated features have been added to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v5 Service pack 2. Highlights include single sign-on to simplify usability for administrators and end users. And users can now secure their BlackBerry® smartphones using the BlackBerry® Web Desktop Manager, including locking, deleting all data, or disabling their smartphone if lost or stolen.
Quick News from BlackBerry
- Fox Mobile Group just launched its Bitbop App for BlackBerry smartphones. For $9.99 a month you get shows like 30 Rock®, Family Guy®, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart®, Glee®, and Sponge Bob Square Pants® (our personal favorite).
- We have taken your feedback into account and released a new version of the eBay® app for BlackBerry smartphones. The eBay app is no longer in beta and is now available in six additional countries.
Wanted: BlackBerry Beta Testers to Help Shape Software
Preview and evaluate BlackBerry software before it's released to market
Be among the first to try new BlackBerry software by joining the BlackBerry® Beta Zone today! As a member your feedback will help shape new features and functions. Current programs include BlackBerry Messenger (BBM™), the Twitter® app for BlackBerry smartphones, and the BlackBerry® Feedback Tool.
The program is free and there are few prerequisites. Just fill out the registration form to apply for membership.
Admin Tips: A Guide to Self-Help Tools for Users
What if your BlackBerry smartphone users could solve more of their own help-desk issues? How much time would that save for other IT projects? This month's admin tips give you effective self-help resources to which you can point your users.
Support Links:
- Official BlackBerry Support Community Forums Plug into a worldwide knowledge-sharing community and connect with other BlackBerry users to troubleshoot, ask questions, share product reviews and more. Follow us on Twitter @BlackBerryHelp.
- BlackBerry® Technical Support Services Receive 24x7 technical support and software maintenance direct from the manufacturer with an annual support subscription from Research In Motion (RIM).
- BlackBerry Training Improve efficiency and productivity in your organization with advanced BlackBerry Training courses—for both BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrators and BlackBerry smartphone users.
- BlackBerry Technical Solution Center Your portal for the latest troubleshooting, knowledge base articles and Technical Support Services information.
- BlackBerry Administration Documentation Find guides and tutorials to help you plan your installation or upgrade, set IT policies, and administer and troubleshoot the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution.
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