22-09-2017, 10:55 AM
Blackberry handhelds are integrated into an organization's email system through a software package called "Blackberry Enterprise Server" (BES). BES versions are available for Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, and Novell GroupWise. Although individual users can use email services from a wireless service provider without having to install BES, organizations with multiple users typically run BES on their own network. Some third-party companies offer hosted BES solutions.
Blackberry is a personal communications device developed, distributed and maintained by Research in Motion (RIM), a Canadian company based in Waterloo, Ontario. BlackBerry can provide email, text messaging, web browsing and phone service.
It is an example of a convergent device. A BlackBerry is an end-to-end wireless email solution that allows access to your Outlook Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks with full wireless synchronization. The BlackBerry Server communicates constantly with the campus Exchange server (which speaks to Outlook, among other email clients). As soon as something enters your Outlook email for Exchange, the BlackBerry server obtains a copy and sends it to your device via the Internet. Your device receives this information over the Internet using your carrier's preferred network.
The process works the reverse when you make changes to your BlackBerry device that must be copied to your Outlook account, for example, if you send a message that must be copied to the Sent items or if you add a contact to your contact list. The Blackberry can be configured and operated without cables without ever being physically connected to a computer. RIM currently offers BlackBerry email service to non-BlackBerry devices such as the Palm Treo through BlackBerry Connect software. The original BlackBerry device had a monochrome display, but all current models have color displays.
Research in Motion provides the native email system for the Blackberry. However, RIM has cooperated with Microsoft, IBM and Novell to provide full bi-directional email integration with Outlook, Notes and GroupWise, respectively. Standard features on a Blackberry include calendar, tasks, notes, alarm clock, calculator, and some games. Third-party applications can be downloaded to expand their capacity. Some models available from Nextel, Sprint, and perhaps other carriers, provide the GPS and the "walkie-talkie" cellular service as well. Most Blackberry are Bluetooth compatible, allowing the use of Bluetooth wireless headsets to handle phone calls. Because the Blackberry depends on the cell phone network, it is only available through cell phone carriers. And, just like cell phones, every company has its own unique models.
Blackberry is a personal communications device developed, distributed and maintained by Research in Motion (RIM), a Canadian company based in Waterloo, Ontario. BlackBerry can provide email, text messaging, web browsing and phone service.
It is an example of a convergent device. A BlackBerry is an end-to-end wireless email solution that allows access to your Outlook Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks with full wireless synchronization. The BlackBerry Server communicates constantly with the campus Exchange server (which speaks to Outlook, among other email clients). As soon as something enters your Outlook email for Exchange, the BlackBerry server obtains a copy and sends it to your device via the Internet. Your device receives this information over the Internet using your carrier's preferred network.
The process works the reverse when you make changes to your BlackBerry device that must be copied to your Outlook account, for example, if you send a message that must be copied to the Sent items or if you add a contact to your contact list. The Blackberry can be configured and operated without cables without ever being physically connected to a computer. RIM currently offers BlackBerry email service to non-BlackBerry devices such as the Palm Treo through BlackBerry Connect software. The original BlackBerry device had a monochrome display, but all current models have color displays.
Research in Motion provides the native email system for the Blackberry. However, RIM has cooperated with Microsoft, IBM and Novell to provide full bi-directional email integration with Outlook, Notes and GroupWise, respectively. Standard features on a Blackberry include calendar, tasks, notes, alarm clock, calculator, and some games. Third-party applications can be downloaded to expand their capacity. Some models available from Nextel, Sprint, and perhaps other carriers, provide the GPS and the "walkie-talkie" cellular service as well. Most Blackberry are Bluetooth compatible, allowing the use of Bluetooth wireless headsets to handle phone calls. Because the Blackberry depends on the cell phone network, it is only available through cell phone carriers. And, just like cell phones, every company has its own unique models.