Samsung and RIM to offer Blackberry connectivity for Samsung wireless handhelds.Samsung 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) has announced plans to enable BlackBerry blackberry, name for several species of thorny plants of the genus Rubus of the family Rosaceae (rose family). See bramble. blackberry connectivity on Samsung wireless handhelds. RIM's BlackBerry Connect licensing program will help Samsung enable its wireless handhelds to connect to 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 using the same secure, push-based wireless architecture and infrastructure that currently supports thousands of companies and government organizations around the world. The companies also intend to work together to enable Samsung handhelds to connect to BlackBerry Web Client services for individuals and smaller businesses. "We are excited to work with RIM to integrate BlackBerry wireless data connectivity with Samsung wireless handhelds," said Mr. H. Woo Kim, VP of New Business Development Team, Mobile Communication Division at Samsung. "We are committed to providing our business customers with the best available solutions to meet their wireless data needs and we believe BlackBerry connectivity will be a popular choice with our customers." "Samsung is a highly respected leader in the wireless industry and we are extremely pleased to begin this collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. . Today's announcement further demonstrates the widespread and growing appeal of BlackBerry around the world and we believe our joint efforts will significantly strengthen the overall BlackBerry offering for our customers," said Jim Balsillie James L. (Jim) Balsillie, B.Comm, MBA, LL.D, FCA was born on February 3, 1961 in Seaforth, Ontario, but raised in Peterborough, Ontario where his family relocated in 1966. He is a Chartered Accountant and co-CEO of Research In Motion. , Chairman and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "BlackBerry connectivity support on Samsung handhelds will provide carriers and customers with a wider choice of devices to satisfy different needs and preferences." |
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