StarHub Extends BlackBerry Service to Businesses of Any Size; New Service Also Available for Individuals.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SINGAPORE & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003 StarHub 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) are pleased to announce today the commercial availability of a new BlackBerry(R) service designed for individuals and smaller businesses. The companies also introduced the new tri-band, color-screen BlackBerry 7230 Wireless Handheld(TM) in Singapore. In May this year, StarHub and RIM introduced the BlackBerry platform and the BlackBerry 6720(TM) handheld to corporate customers for the first time in Singapore. BlackBerry, the leading, secure, wireless platform, allows StarHub's corporate users to manage their corporate email, data and Personal Information Management tools on the go via the Java-based BlackBerry handheld with integrated email, phone, 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. , web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. and organizer applications. Emails are automatically pushed to the device so that users stay productive wherever they go! "StarHub is very pleased with the positive response from the corporate sector for BlackBerry. Many have adopted the convenience of the highly secure and push-based mobile email solution since we launched the service in late May," said Mr Chan Kin Hung, Head of Mobile Services. "The push email feature and the handheld's patented, built-in keyboard have made it a very popular wireless solution. Riding on the highly successful enterprise services, StarHub is delighted to offer this new BlackBerry for individuals. The BlackBerry 7230(TM) handheld will allow businesses and mobile professionals to enjoy the benefits of push-based mobile email anywhere, anytime and stay connected via wireless voice, SMS and email." The new BlackBerry service works with RIM's BlackBerry Web Client technology. It provides a web-based interface that allows users to self-manage and self-activate the connection to their email accounts email account email n → compte m (e-)mail using their BlackBerry handheld. With this solution, StarHub mobile customers are able to access up to 10 corporate or personal (e.g., StarHub Internet and popular POP3 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. StarHub Introduces the New BlackBerry 7230 Handheld "The new BlackBerry 7230 tri-band and color-screen handheld, coupled with StarHub's strong international roaming presence, will help our globetrotting customers stay constantly connected to important emails and enhance their competitiveness and productivity," added Chan. "This is an excellent integrated voice, SMS and email solution for mobile professionals, small businesses and corporate alike as it supports both corporate and personal emails. Emails are pushed to our customers anywhere - locally and abroad." The BlackBerry 7230 Wireless Handheld is an easy-to-use, all-in-one, and tri-band world-traveling device.(a) Currently, with over 200 roaming agreements around the world (including over 65 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 destinations covering major destinations in Asia, Europe and the USA), StarHub's mobile customers are able to manage their email seamlessly whilst abroad. StarHub's robust GSM/GPRS network provides "always-on" email connectivity. Together with the BlackBerry solution, customers are able to increase their productivity and efficiency levels as there is no need to dial-in or "pull" data, no need to have the PC running or download softwares and no time wasted. Just like the ease and convenience of SMS, all the latest emails are pushed to their handheld automatically. "BlackBerry is popular with StarHub's corporate customers because of its ability to deliver integrated access to email, data and phone applications," said Mr Patrick Spence, Vice President, Asia Pacific Business Unit at Research In Motion. "We are pleased to work with StarHub to now offer BlackBerry to a wider audience in Singapore. The BlackBerry 7230's enhanced features combined with StarHub's robust GSM/GPRS network make it a powerful wireless solution for individuals, small businesses and corporate customers." For a preview and demonstration of the BlackBerry mobile email solution, customers may visit the Business Hub at the StarHub OUB Centre The OUB Centre (Chinese: 华联银行大厦) is the one of the three tallest skyscrapers in the city of Singapore, sharing the title with the UOB Plaza One and Republic Plaza. shop, StarHub's newest business solutions centre for enterprises in Singapore or the new StarHub Plaza Singapura Plaza Singapura (Chinese: 狮城大厦) is a contemporary shopping mall located along Orchard Road, Singapore. shop. Alternatively, interested customers may write to blackberry@starhub.com or call the Sales Hotline 1630 or Business Hotline 1800 - 888 8888 for more details. About StarHub StarHub is a Singapore-based info-communications company providing a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, mobile and Internet platforms. It operates its own nation-wide broadband network that delivers multi-channel cable TV, data, voice and Internet access See how to access the Internet. . StarHub will also offer Digital Cable services by end 2003. On the cellular front, StarHub also operates its own GSM/GPRS network and will have its 3G network ready by end 2004. Driven by a passion for listening and providing what customers want, StarHub endeavors to bring affordable and premium quality services with innovative and useful features to all its customers. StarHub raises the level of competition in Singapore, challenging others as well as challenging itself, to constantly introduce new world-class services at competitive prices. This unwavering commitment will further strengthen Singapore's position as a leading info-communication hub in the region. Visit StarHub at www.starhub.com for your communication needs. 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. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. 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. 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