CSL and RIM Launch BlackBerry Wireless Solution to Mobile Professionals in Hong Kong.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HONG KONG Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004 Introducing the New BlackBerry 7730(TM) and BlackBerry 7230(TM) Tri-band Color Handhelds to Provide Integrated, Wireless Access to Email, Phone and Mobile Data Applications Hong Kong CSL (Computerese as a Second Language) Said of people who love to speak high-tech words even though they often use them erroneously. See TLA. 1. CSL - Computer Structure Language. A computer hardware description language, written in BCPL. and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) See RDRAM. See also RIM. ) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry(R) wireless solution to mobile professionals in Hong Kong. Ideal for business travelers and for people that need to access email, data and phone applications on the go, the BlackBerry wireless solution for enterprises and individuals is offered by CSL's renowned mobile brands, 1O1O and One2Free. The new BlackBerry 7730(TM) and BlackBerry 7230(TM) tri-band color handhelds are now available at all 1O1O Centres and One2Free shops conveniently located throughout Hong Kong. As a leading mobile operator in Hong Kong, CSL is known for its superior network and customer services. With CSL's quality voice and data network, customers can enjoy the most reliable and comprehensive mobile communications with extensive GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. roaming coverage in over 80 destinations worldwide including mainland China, Singapore, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and more. Moreover, customers are served by a dedicated 24-hour international toll free hotline and a team of BlackBerry certified sales and technical experts who are ready to answer any questions that may arise. "At CSL, we are committed to delivering leading-edge, customer-focused solutions that meet the needs of our business and consumer market segments," said Hubert Ng, Chief Executive Officer at CSL. "The combination of our extensive international roaming services with the BlackBerry always-on connection to email, data and phone applications and color screen will make BlackBerry a popular solution among our customers." "BlackBerry is growing in popularity around the world because it provides unique push-based services that automatically deliver email and data to a user's handheld," said Don Morrison For the football player of the same name see Don Morrison (football player). Don Morrison (born July 14, 1924 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - died January 25 2001) - is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 112 games in the National Hockey League. , Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at Research In Motion. "BlackBerry will enable CSL customers to stay connected to people and information and remain productive while on the go." The collaboration of CSL and RIM brings significant synergy to the Hong Kong mobile market. CSL has already assisted a number of corporations to deploy the BlackBerry wireless solution to help maximize their productivity. These corporations include HSBC HSBC Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation HSBC Humane Society of Broward County (Florida) HSBC Humane Society of Bay County (Bay County, Michigan) , Flag Telecom, Ball Asia Pacific and NICE APAC APAC Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing APAC Agricultural Policy Analysis Center APAC Asia and Pacific APAC Asian Pacific American Coalition APAC Adapted Physical Activity Council (American Alliance for Health) . They are impressed by CSL's prompt response and support, and agree that the solution can truly add an advantage to their business. BlackBerry is an award-winning, integrated solution that enables users to stay connected. The new BlackBerry 7730 and BlackBerry 7230 are designed to provide the best integrated mobile user experience with support for phone, email, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. , organizer, Web and corporate data applications. The BlackBerry wireless solution from CSL can handle both corporate and personal email accounts with "push" technology, which automatically sends all incoming emails to customers' handhelds. The BlackBerry handhelds feature high-resolution color screens that support over 65,000 colors while maintaining superior battery life, which is critical for mobile use. The BlackBerry 7730 features a larger screen ideal for many corporate data applications, while the BlackBerry 7230 has a smaller screen with a more compact design. For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) is the name of the middleware software package that is part of the BlackBerry wireless platform from Research In Motion. BES connects to messaging and collaboration software (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise) on enterprise (TM) software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange or IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to email and other corporate data. For small businesses and individuals, BlackBerry Web Client(TM) services provide an Internet-based email interface that allows users to access multiple existing corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. , IBM Lotus Domino Lotus Domino is an IBM server product that provides enterprise-grade e-mail, collaboration capabilities, and custom application platform. Domino began life as Lotus Notes Server, the server component of Lotus Development Corporation's client-server messaging technology. and popular ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. email accounts) from a single BlackBerry handheld. To purchase a BlackBerry 7730 or BlackBerry 7230, customers can contact their CSL corporate sales representative or visit a 1O1O Centre or One2Free Shop.
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Remarks: To enjoy the special offer, customers are required to sign a 12-month contract. About CSL CSL is a pioneer in the mobile communications market in Hong Kong. The Company launched its mobile services in 1983, and today operates a world-class GSM/Dual Band network through its mobile brands: 1O1O and One2Free. Pioneer to introduce HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) An enhancement to the GSM mobile communications system that enables up to four 14.4 Kbps channels to be combined to provide 57.6 Kbps data transfer. , GPRS, EDGE and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. , the Company is also committed to deploying cutting-edge technologies and building a world-class 3G infrastructure after being awarded a 3G Mobile Service Licence in Hong Kong in 2001. CSL is 100% owned by Telstra. For more information about CSL, please visit www.hkcsl.com. About Research In Motion (RIM) Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, 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 and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com. -- Contact CSL for international roaming services. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. |
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