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BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware will make it easier to build essential enterprise functions in BlackBerry smartphone applications that are currently not available or easily built on any other mobile platform,» said Alan Brenner, senior vice president at RIM, in a statement.
IBM Interactive is using
the BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware together with IBM WebSphere to help develop a business - to - consumer application with ING DIRECT.
At the BlackBerry Developer Conference 2010 (DEVCON 2010), RIM previewed its upcoming
BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware - an application development platform that will enable commercial enterprise and corporate developers to more easily build enterprise applications and services for BlackBerry smartphones by tapping developer platforms from enterprise players such as IBM, Oracle, SAP and Sybase.
Cooper said
BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware will include a set of APIs, libraries and server software that will make it easier for developers to build «super apps» that can access instant data push and alerts, use efficient file transfers with enterprise applications, and make it easy to query a user's device for geo - location, presence, current camera image, calendar availability, device type and much more.
The initial set of
BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware libraries are expected to be available in closed beta later this year, RIM said.
Not exact matches
BlackBerry Web
applications can then be distributed via
BlackBerry App World,
BlackBerry Desktop Manager, OTA (over-the-air) or
BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Plus
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 supports dedicated shelf space inside the
BlackBerry ® App World ™ storefront to allow IT departments to control distribution of
enterprise applications and to make those approved
enterprise applications easily available to the organization's end users.
•
BlackBerry ® service with access to up to 10 supported business and personal email accounts, plus
BlackBerry ®
Enterprise Server support for corporate email installations • DataViz Docs To Go ® Premium suite preloaded, for editing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from anywhere •
BlackBerry App WorldTM, the official app store for
BlackBerry smartphones offering customization, fun and productivity •
BlackBerry ® PlaybookTM support with
BlackBerry BridgeTM (Bridge is available as a free download on
BlackBerry App World) • Near Field Communications (NFC) support for a secure exchange of information between NFC - enabled devices over a very short distance • Augmented Reality using the built - in compass (magnetometer) to support augmented reality
applications
To wit: RIM, at the launch event, also unveiled its
BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform,
BlackBerry WebWorks
Application Platform, a new Enterprise Application Development Platform and BlackBerry Advertising Services to augment its application
Application Platform, a new
Enterprise Application Development Platform and BlackBerry Advertising Services to augment its application
Application Development Platform and
BlackBerry Advertising Services to augment its
applicationapplication ecosystem.
Research In Motion offers developers a look at new
enterprise application middleware the company plans to deliver in beta later in 2010 that will make it easier to create
enterprise apps for the
BlackBerry smartphone platform.
At
BlackBerry Live 2013, the Mippin guys were talking up a potential
enterprise application generator to follow up on their media - centered product that has already brought some 20,000 apps to
BlackBerry World.
Research In Motion is perfecting new software to make it easier for developers to build
enterprise applications for the
BlackBerry smartphone platform.
These capabilities are combined with the advantages of the
BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, offering real - time communication via true push technology; cost - effective data usage; efficiency over carrier networks; easy Web - based administration of smartphones, servers, users, groups and applications; single sign - on; and secure wireless access to enterpris
Enterprise Solution, offering real - time communication via true push technology; cost - effective data usage; efficiency over carrier networks; easy Web - based administration of smartphones, servers, users, groups and
applications; single sign - on; and secure wireless access to
enterpriseenterprise systems.
«By introducing this
BlackBerry application middleware offering, we want to make it easy for
enterprise middleware developers to build apps to a server back end and have users get access on the device,» said Paxton Cooper, senior director of platform product management at RIM, in an interview with eWEEK.
RIM has released a free
Enterprise Activation
application in App World for
BlackBerry users who are currently on BIS and not BES.
Heins added that
BlackBerry 10 will offer a large catalog of the leading
applications including Games, Productivity, Social, Lifestyle and Leisure, Multimedia and Published Content, in addition to specific business and
enterprise applications.
Full
Enterprise Mobility Management Support: DTEK50 supports
BlackBerry's powerful suite of EMM
applications and secure productivity solutions, including: WatchDox by
BlackBerry for secure file - sharing, Good Work for business - class email and collaboration tools, Strong Authentication by
BlackBerry as a VPN solution, SecuSUITE for
Enterprise for secure voice and instant messaging communication, BBM Protected for encrypted messaging and — BES12 for secure cross-platform management.
It's called Mobile Analytics Platform and it's an
enterprise tool to assist companies develop and support
BlackBerry smartphone
applications in less time and maintaining a high quality experience for the end user.
The free
Enterprise Activation
application download enables activation of
BlackBerry smartphones for use with
BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express or MDaemon Messaging Server,
BlackBerry Edition over the wireless network using a compatible
BlackBerry data plan.
BlackBerry offers a comprehensive portfolio of approved partner solutions and
applications for the mobile
enterprise enabling organizations to enhance mobile productivity and collaboration.
Wi - Fi (802.11 b / g) connectivity for expanded coverage, as well as faster Web browsing and file downloading Support for T - Mobile HotSpot @Home add - on plan Enabled for T - Mobile's myFaves SM so customers can stay in touch with those who matter most with quick, one - click access via instant message, e-mail, or by calling or texting their five favorite contacts from the home screen Popular instant messaging clients: AOL ®, Yahoo! ® Windows Live ®, Google ® and ICQ ® 2 - megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built - in flash, self - portrait mirror and full - screen viewfinder Advanced media player with search capabilities, full - screen video playback, stereo Bluetooth ® support (A2DP / AVRCP), 3.5 mm full - size stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls - supports MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA audio and MPEG4, H. 263 and WMV video formats Roxio ® Media Manager for
BlackBerry ® (included with
BlackBerry ® Desktop Manager software), which allows customers to easily search for media files on their computers, view and organize them, create MP3 music files from CDs, add audio tags, create playlists and automatically copy or convert pictures, music and videos for optimal playback High - performance HTML browser for visiting favorite Web sites while on the go Incredibly intuitive user interface with an easy - to - use trackball, dedicated «menu» and «escape» keys, and context - sensitive menus that make navigation feel instinctive and fast Full QWERTY keyboard for easy text entry Large, ultra-bright 320x240 color display for vibrant imagery Innovative light - sensing technology that automatically optimizes the screen, trackball and keyboard lighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments E-mail and memo spell - checking available in various languages including English, French, Italian, German and Spanish Premium phone features with Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), dedicated «send», «end» and «mute» keys, noise - cancellation technology to offset background noise, a low - distortion speakerphone for hands - free conversations, and Bluetooth ® support for hands - free use with headsets, car kits and Bluetooth peripherals Intuitive call management features such as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing and call forwarding Quad - band GSM / GPRS / EDGE / Wi - Fi network support for international roaming
BlackBerry Maps, a mapping
application that provides customers with driving directions Built - in Handango ™ InHand catalog of additional software
applications available for download Support for polyphonic, MP3 and MIDI ring tones Expandable memory storage via microSD expansion slot Ultra-thin, high - capacity, removable battery that further extends the exceptional battery life for which
BlackBerry smartphones are known
BlackBerry ® Internet Service support allowing access to up to 10 supported e-mail accounts, including most popular ISP e-mail accounts such as Yahoo! ®, AOL ® and Gmail ®
BlackBerry ®
Enterprise Server support tightly integrated with IBM Lotus ® Domino ®, Microsoft ® Exchange, and Novell ® GroupWise ®, and featuring IT policy controls for IT departments to manage usage and deployments
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 offers mobile device management, mobile
application management and secure mobile connectivity, and delivers a cost - efficient and reliable solution for business customers.
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 re-invents RIM's EMM by bringing together device management, industry leading security (i), and mobile
applications management for
BlackBerry (R) smartphones,
BlackBerry (R) PlayBook (TM) tablets, and new
BlackBerry 10 smartphones in a consolidated solution.
BES is a middleware
application that wirelessly connects your
BlackBerry to
enterprise messaging and collaboration software like Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise.
Now Push Services are available for consumers and
enterprise users, so all
BlackBerry users get the benefit of receiving updates as they happen from virtually any
application.
Following the deal with Amazon,
BlackBerry will be able to offer a range of consumer - focused apps to its devices and will be able to focus more on developing
enterprise and productivity
application.
* Access to up to 10 supported email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo! (R), Windows Live (TM) Hotmail (R), AOL (R) and Gmail (TM)-RRB-, plus
BlackBerry (R)
Enterprise Server support offering advanced security and IT administration capabilities for corporate deployments * Built - in GPS and Wi - Fi (R)(802.11 b / g) * 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording * Advanced media player for enjoying pictures, video and music * 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB microSD card included * 3.5 mm stereo headset jack * Support for the Bluetooth (R) stereo headsets (A2DP / AVCRP) * Sprint Music Store, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV (R), Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile *
BlackBerry (R) App World (TM) for access to thousands of
applications
For developers, there will be dedicated sessions on
enterprise app development that focus on the strengths of the
BlackBerry platform for building
enterprise applications, as well as how businesses can benefit from
applications.
If you are an
enterprise developer specifically looking for more information on building successful
enterprise applications, as well as connecting to
enterprises with
BlackBerry implementations,
BlackBerry World might be a better fit.
RIM announced a new
enterprise - grade
application development tool for
BlackBerry today called BEAM, which aims to address challenges in compatibility and connectivity for end - to - end corporate mobility software solutions.
Advanced knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy, DNS, TCP / IP,
Blackberry Enterprise Server and Disk imaging
applications.
Managed
enterprise email, collaboration,
application and
Blackberry messaging services for over 1000 users and assisted other team members in providing on site desktop support for clients.