Overview

Over 15 million people use BlackBerry® smartphones on over 375 wireless networks in 140 countries around the world.

When making your decision on the right wireless solution for your business, it’s important to have the latest information from independent analysts and leading organizations.

New Featured Reports

• Solving the Wireless Puzzle: A Framework for Evaluating Wireless Enterprise Platforms (PDF) – IDC  June 2008
• Business Benefits of Industry-Specific Mobile Applications (PDF) – IDC  June 2008
• Choosing an Enterprise-Class Wireless Operating System (PDF) – J. Gold Associates  July 2008
• Wireless E–Mail Efficiency Assessment - RIM BlackBerry and Microsoft Direct Push (PDF) – Rysavy Research  April 2008
• RIM Poised to Leverage Enterprise Dominance in SMB (PDF) – IDC February 2008
• RIM in the Mobile Enterprise Market (PDF) – Ovum January 2008

Beyond Email

BlackBerry® solutions are proven in delivering more than email to mobile business users. The majority of BlackBerry customers are already accessing non-email content while in the field.

Development and Integration Options

There are two convenient options for integrating applications, depending on your organization’s requirements.

1. Custom development
   Build a custom application in-house to deliver vital information to your employees’ BlackBerry smartphones.
   • Learn how the BlackBerry® Mobile Data System can enable your development efforts.
2. Implement a third party solution
   Work with a BlackBerry® Alliance Member to implement a third party solution for improving mobile access to important data.
   • Learn how to find a partner or solution that meets your needs
   • Discover applications to complement your BlackBerry solution

Evaluating and Selecting a Wireless Application Platform

Determine the best way for your organization to extend applications to your mobile employees.

Analyst reports

• Key Criteria in Selecting Wireless Application Development Platforms (PDF) – IDC
• Solving the Wireless Puzzle: A Framework for Evaluating Wireless Enterprise Platforms (PDF) – IDC
• Business Benefits of Industry-Specific Mobile Applications (PDF) – IDC

BlackBerry reports and tools

• The CIO’s Guide to Mobile Applications (PDF)
• ROI Calculator for BlackBerry Beyond Email (spreadsheet)
• Developing an Application Mobilization Plan for your Business (PDF) – IDC

Featured Case Studies

• Financial Services – Charles Stanley
• Life Sciences - California Transplant Donor Network
• Government - City of Nanaimo
• Retail - Mizuno USA
• Public Safety/Law Enforcement – Oklahoma County Sheriff ’s Office
• Manufacturing – Toshiba America Medical Systems

View additional customer success stories by industry.

Get the straight facts on BlackBerry solutions

• Security
• Architecture
• ROI
• Research In Motion

Security

BlackBerry® solutions have received more security accreditations globally than any other wireless solution. Because of BlackBerry solutions’ security certifications, you can rest assured you’re taking on minimal risk.

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Device Software have recently been awarded Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 augmented (EAL 2+) validations, the first mobile platform to be awarded Common Criteria Certification.

Approvals and Certifications

BlackBerry solutions have passed rigorous independent security assessments by the following organizations:

Get more information

• BlackBerry Security Certifications – Trust But Verify - View this on-demand webcast to understand the security accreditation process, and what it means for your organization.

• Learn about certifications and ongoing evaluations for the BlackBerry solution

Evaluating the Security of a Wireless Solution

Learn about the security issues you should consider when evaluating a wireless solution.

• The CIO's Guide to Mobile Security: Executive Overview and Checklist (PDF)
• Choosing an Enterprise-Class Wireless Operating System (PDF) – J. Gold Associates
• Developing an Effective Corporate Mobile Policy (PDF)
• Security for BlackBerry Enterprise Solution (PDF)
• Microsoft's Direct Push Insecurity (PDF)
• Being Smart about Smart Phones (PDF)
• Protecting the BlackBerry device platform against malware (PDF)
• BlackBerry in the Regulatory Spotlight (webcast)

Get more information

• Learn about security features of the BlackBerry solution
• Discover the security products that are available for the BlackBerry solution
• Get the latest security bulletins and information

Get the straight facts on BlackBerry solutions

• Architecture
• ROI
• Research In Motion

Architecture

The BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution is a flexible, IT-friendly solution that gives mobile users secure wireless access to their enterprise email and business-critical applications. It supports all major email platforms and leading device operating systems, and has been deployed by network operators in more countries than other wireless solutions.

Learn about the amazing extensibility and flexibility the BlackBerry solution can offer:

• Unified communications
• BlackBerry Enterprise Solution architecture
• A selection of BlackBerry® smartphones
• Support for devices from leading manufacturers
• Application development and implementation
• Email platform support
• Software options for small and medium sized businesses
  • Jack Gold and Associates Technology Brief: BlackBerry® Enterprise Server gets Personal (PDF)
  • IDC Insight: RIM Poised to Leverage Enterprise Dominance in the SMB (PDF)
  • BlackBerry® Professional Software
  • BlackBerry® Unite!™ software
  • BlackBerry® Internet Service

Featured Resources

• The CIO's Guide to Wireless in the Enterprise: Executive Overview and Worksheet (PDF)
• Comparing the Cost of BlackBerry Enterprise Server vs. Microsoft® Direct Push (PDF)
• Technology Brief: NOC-NOC: Who’s There? (PDF)
• RIM in the Mobile Enterprise Market (PDF)

Get the straight facts on BlackBerry solutions

• ROI
• Research In Motion

ROI

BlackBerry® solutions are less expensive to manage and deploy than alternatives. BlackBerry users save an average of 47 minutes per day and respond to 2,750 time-sensitive emails a year.

Use these ROI calculators to Identify cost savings and assign values to the productivity gains your organization will enjoy with a BlackBerry solution.

• ROI calculator for the BlackBerry solution
• ROI calculator for BlackBerry beyond email

Find out what the analysts are saying about the costs of deploying the BlackBerry solution, and the resulting benefits.

• Wireless E-Mail Efficiency Assessment - RIM BlackBerry and Microsoft Direct Push (PDF) – Rysavy Research
• Analyzing the Return On Investment of a BlackBerry Deployment (PDF) – Ipsos Reid
• Analyzing the Return On Investment of A BlackBerry Deployment (Small to Medium Business) (PDF) – Ipsos Reid
• Microsoft Exchange Direct Push Email – Can You Afford It? (PDF) – J. Gold Associates

Learn about the makers of the BlackBerry solution, Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion

Research In Motion (RIM) has been pushing the boundaries of the wireless industry for more than 20 years. RIM was the first wireless data developer in North America and is home to the world’s largest wireless design group dedicated to wireless innovation.

RIM develops integrated hardware, software and services to provide wireless access to time-sensitive information, including email, phone, SMS, Internet and intranet-based applications.

RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world.

Learn more about Research In Motion and its ongoing innovation.