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BlackBerry® Professional Software is designed for small to medium-sized businesses, with up to 30 mobile employees. Download your free software with one client access license and one support call included. Offer for a limited time. Get started today!

Watch the first in a new video series*, hosted by Enterprise Nation, about how BlackBerry solutions can help mobilise home businesses here.

Overview

What is a BlackBerry solution?

A BlackBerry solution is a complete mobile solution for businesses of all sizes, in every industry sector.  It consists of hardware, software and service components – so much more that just our award winning smartphones.

The BlackBerry solution is an integrated platform that enables access to data and information via email, voice, text and internet/intranet-based applications.

How can a BlackBerry solution help my business?

A recent research study** involving small to medium businesses (SME’s) revealed the following about the average SME BlackBerry user:

  • Converts 60 minutes of downtime into productive time each day
  • Increases team productivity by 39%
  • Processes 2,500 time sensitive emails per year while mobile
  • Calculates ROI at a minimum of 256% - equates to a payback of 142 days

For more information on how analyzing the Return On Investment of a BlackBerry Deployment for Small and Medium-Sized Business - click here.

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* 6 part series running from January to March 2009.
** Ipsos Reid, Analyzing the Return On Investment of a BlackBerry Deployment, 2007 Small to Medium Business
 

 

What does BlackBerry offer

With BlackBerry® Business Solutions, you customize the software and services you need with your business in mind. After all, shouldn't the best solution for your business be one that's based on your business imperatives?

BlackBerry Smartphones

BlackBerry Business Solutions provide a choice of powerful smartphones.

BlackBerry Software

BlackBerry software manages the link between the BlackBerry smartphone and your business. Choose from the following solutions to find the one that best suits your needs:

BlackBerry Internet Service

BlackBerry Professional Service

 

BlackBerry® Internet Service is designed for small businesses with no email server. This service provides an easily accessible solution for complete mobile communications, including a huge range of downloadable software. It works like a mobile phone contract: just purchase, activate and get going.

BlackBerry® Professional Software is optimised for businesses with up to 30 mobile employees. It is easy to set up and control, and combines the right mix of price and features. It is ideal for businesses that require fewer licenses, but still want to take advantage of the benefits of enterprise server software.

 

BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server

 

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server is for medium-sized companies that run their own email servers. It is the only integrated, end-to-end package to offer desktop tools, secure administration, technical support, application development and enterprise server software.

Hosted BlackBerry® Enterprise Server offers the security and functionality of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server without the need to buy, install or manage server software. It means a business can go wireless using a monthly per user subscription model, with no upfront software costs, deployment overhead or ongoing IT support costs.

 

Choose the right BlackBerry software for you(PDF)

Research In Motion (RIM) Professional Services

RIM® Professional Services can be engaged to provide guidance on the initial design and architecture of mobile solutions, assist with upgrade management or manage new infrastructure or application development projects.

BlackBerry Partner Solutions

BlackBerry Partner Solutions enable you to connect to your existing software systems with the help of a trusted third party who specializes in this application area.

Learn how customers have succeeded with BlackBerry Business Solutions

 

Partner Solutions

Mobilise your business with the help of over 300 BlackBerry® Alliance Members that build out-of-the-box and custom enterprise applications*. Here is a list of some of the members serving small and medium-sized businesses.

View more BlackBerry partner solutions

* Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.

 

Customer Success

Learn about growing businesses around the world that have been successful implementing BlackBerry® Business Solutions.

  • Interchange Group (PDF)
    Learn how a field service IT support company remotely managing SMB end user IT networks uses a BlackBerry solution to manage all communications and respond to urgent enquiries in the field.
  • Master Tailor (PDF)
    "BlackBerry is on par with the suits I sell; both are world-class and perfectly tailored.” Harold Rose
  • www.expertsonline.tv
    Business education entrepreneur teaches himself new tricks with the BlackBerry solution.
  • Wordzone
    Car keys, wallet and blackberry smartphone; that’s all Dave Sumner Smith, CEO of Wordzone, takes with him when he heads out the door.
  • Workpl@ce UK (PDF)
    UK business owner builds unique company culture and management style with BlackBerry solution

Read more customer success stories

 

How to Buy

Product Purchasing Options Next Steps
BlackBerry® Smartphones Smartphones can be purchased from a variety of network service providers and retail stores
  • Locate the smartphone you are interested in and select a service provider
  • Go directly to your service provider's website to locate a dealer near you
BlackBerry® Internet Service BlackBerry® Internet Service is the out-of-the-box service that comes with every BlackBerry® device that is activated with a data plan. BlackBerry Internet Service can be purchased from a variety of network service providers.
BlackBerry® Professional Software BlackBerry Professional Software can be purchased from a variety of network service providers
BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Server software can be purchased from a variety of network service providers
  • Go directly to your service provider's website to place your order
BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories BlackBerry smartphone charging solutions, holsters, battery doors and BlackBerry® Smart Card Readers are available for purchase online
RIM® Professional Services The RIM Professional Services group offers packaged or custom consulting engagements in the areas of Architecture Services, Application Services and Business Services
Partner Solutions (Applications) Partner solutions or third-party applications are available for simple, out-of-the box applications such as games or expense reporting online. Enterprise class applications are available directly from third parties that participate in the BlackBerry® Alliance Program

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