Managers and mobile workers are becoming ever reliant on being able to access their emails and data applications on the move.
Today, even a BlackBerry is not simply an email device but it allows you to access a host of other applications such as satellite navigation, real time data access such as stock quotes and news feeds, and its camera allows you to store and forward photographs tagged with both the GPS location and time stamp details.
What are my options?
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)
- A dedicated server mirrors the content of your email server so that changes made either on your BlackBerry device or your PC are synchronised.
Who should have a BES service?
- Ideal for companies with more than 30 BlackBerry users.
BlackBerry Professional Service (BPS)
- Functions in nearly exactly the same way as a BES but there is now no need for a dedicated server in addition to your company's existing email server (which is easy to install).
Who should have a BPS service?
- Ideal for companies with 2 -30 users.
BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS)
- A basic email service allowing your existing email to be forwarded seamlessly to your BlackBerry. It does not sync any actions undertaken on the BlackBerry with your PC or vice versa.
Who should have a BES service?
- Ideal for companies with 1-5 users.
Microsoft Push Email
Microsoft Push Email is available on a pay-as-you-use basis where you can select the data tariff you require based on your expected volume of emails.- Using Exchange Server 2003, the Microsoft Push Email service works with all Windows 5.0 and 6.0, and Symbian 60 devices and provides full synchronisation with your Exchange email service.