Posted on May 10, 2011, at 3:30 PM .
The rumor has been going around for some time now that BBM will be heading to other platforms. We decided to revisit the topic as it was something discussed a lot at BlackBerry World and we’re still getting companies asking us about it. The problem with the rumor, is that RIM and the carriers know the real value in BBM is not as a successful messaging platform per se, but rather its value as a customer retention tool. We’ve heard carriers consistently say that BBM is the number 1 customer retention tool for BlackBerry devices, as users will purchase another BlackBerry simply to not lose those BBM contacts. So given that understanding, why would RIM want to open it up to other platforms and give those users an out? They wouldn’t; but here are a few ways they may implement.
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Posted on May 3, 2011, at 10:30 AM .
Webalo announced the launch of their BlackBerry client on BlackBerry App World. Webalo’s client technology allows enterprises to deliver enterprise data securely to mobile. The free software provides an enterprise-to-mobile connection that can connect to your enterprise resources with a Webalo cloud subscription.
Webalo delivers the data and functionality form several business platforms to the mobile with only a bit of configuration and device authorization.
Download the Webalo client here.
For more info on Webalo, visit Webalo.com
Posted on May 2, 2011, at 6:45 PM .
Today at BlackBerry World, Fixmo announced a partnership with Veracode to integrate their cloud-based application platform into Fixmo’s Sentinel monitoring software.
Sentinel remotely tracks your organization’s mobile devices to make sure they’re remaining in a known and trusted state. Veracode’s cloud-based application platform combined with Fixmo Sentinel software will work to provide enterprise-level device integrity assurance. Sentinel features a dashboard that can do mobile administration, record detailed event logs, can perform instant over-the-air device locks or wipes, and more.
Visit Fixmo.com for more info
Posted on May 2, 2011, at 9:05 AM .
RIM has announced new multi-platform management solution for enterprise. The solution will incorporate secure device management for iOS, Android, and tablets all managed from convenient web-based console.
We’ve been hearing a lot about multi-platform deployments gaining steam in enterprise and this looks like a good tool for IT departments and CTOs to manage a multi-platform deployment. The web console will help manage and distribute software, manage policies, inventory and security services.
This new solution is from RIM’s acquisition of Ubitexx, a company that specializes in multiplatform mobile deployment software. They make a point of mentioning that there are many more security options available on the BlackBerry platform but I still find it interesting that RIM has listened to their CTO clients and embraced multiplatform deployments. RIM intends to launch this service for general availability summer 2011.
Posted on December 22, 2010, at 2:18 PM .
DragonRAD has offered a draw for a $50 gift card to the BlackBerryCool Store for anyone that registers, watches and stays to the end of their webinar. Their product sounds like a really easy way to build BlackBerry enterprise applications, so if you’re interested, the $50 is a nice bonus. Here are the details:
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Posted on November 23, 2010, at 6:46 PM .
Should companies allow their employees to use LinkedIn? By allowing your employees to use LinkedIn, you are allowing them to advertise themselves to other companies for employment, and leaving a point of contact so they can receive an offer. On the other hand, social is here to stay and you should be confident enough in your company to keep employees from being poached.
Today’s news that RIM is losing enterprise sales staff to Apple, as seen on LinkedIn, really seems to drive home the fact that a more open and social ecosystem leaves your employees open for poaching. According to the news from the WSJ, it looks like RIM has lost a number of sales staff over the past 1.5 years, including 5 recently.
These sales execs will surely have their work cut out for them. Who would want a job selling a device that is only a touchscreen to enterprise? That’s like trying to sell coffee with only an espresso available.
