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BlackBerry Live 2013 conference coverage
As BlackBerry tries to reinvent itself, IT pros and developers descend upon Orlando to evaluate what's new with the once dominant manufacturer. Conference coverage
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BlackBerry 10 OS and BlackBerry Enterprise Service by the numbers
The company formerly known as Research In Motion attempts a comeback with the BlackBerry 10 OS, which boasts thousands of apps and a unique interface. Feature
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BlackBerry 10 OS and Mobile Fusion guide
With BlackBerry Mobile Fusion and the BlackBerry 10 OS, RIM may still have a fighting chance. The new products will have to do big things for IT. guide
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Guide to consumer mobile operating system features
Apple, Google, Microsoft and RIM are the big consumer OS players. Each offers unique features, but management resources for all four are right here. Consumer mobile OS
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BlackBerry World 2012 conference coverage
BlackBerry World 2012 conference attendees got to see what BlackBerry 10 is all about, and RIM’s new CEO tried to restore confidence in the company. Guide
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BlackBerry application development: Determining the best approach
This chapter from the book, BlackBerry Development Fundamentals covers the capabilities of the BlackBerry application platform and delves into application development in detail. Chapter Download
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Tablets are on their way out, says BlackBerry CEO
According to BlackBerry's CEO Thorsten Heins, there won't be a reason to have a tablet five years from now and tablets aren't "a good business model." News | 01 May 2013
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BlackBerry to focus on smartphones, for now
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said there could be another BlackBerry tablet in the future, but smartphones are the company’s priority for right now. News | 19 Mar 2013
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First BlackBerry 10 device out March 22
AT&T is taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10, which will cost $200 with a two-year contract. The device will hit shelves on March 22. Verizon and T-Mobile will have the Z10 later this month. News | 12 Mar 2013
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Don't expect cheap BB10 devices
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins told Bloomberg that there won't be low-cost versions of BB10 devices because "that is not BlackBerry." News | 11 Mar 2013
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BlackBerry admits to lame mobile browser; takes on BYOD
BlackBerry's executive admits to the company's missteps, but hopes things will change with a fresh mobile browser and cross-platform management. Q&A | 06 Mar 2013
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BlackBerry customers' loyalty hinges on BES 10 multi-OS support
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 will manage iOS and Android devices, but that might not be enough to convince BlackBerry customers to stay loyal. News | 05 Mar 2013
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PlayBooks to get BlackBerry 10
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be able to upgrade to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, but there isn’t a release date yet. News | 01 Feb 2013
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Big wireless players agree to carry BB10 phones
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have signed on to carry Research In Motion's line of BlackBerry 10 smartphones. The devices are almost a year late, but are set to some out later this month. News | 11 Jan 2013
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PlayBook and iPad prove secure enough for business use
A Context Information Security study shows RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook and Apple's iPad are the safest tablets for enterprise use, but Samsung's Galaxy Tab has some serious security failings. News | 07 Oct 2012
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Will IBM save RIM?
As rumors swirl that Research In Motion is looking for a buyer, Samsung says it isn't interested. But other sources say IBM might be. News | 10 Aug 2012
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company. Tip
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Multi-platform device management with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion
With BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, IT can perform some multi-platform device management tasks. But without full features for iOS and Android, it might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Tip
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BlackBerry operating system: Should admins stay or should they go?
The BlackBerry operating system used to rock the enterprise, but now that consumer devices are the standard, admins have to decide if they will stay loyal to RIM or not. Tip
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Understanding the basics of Blackberry Enterprise Server Express
A BlackBerry may not be as hip as an iPhone or an Andriod, but the company's latest free server software could maintain its reign in the enterprise. Tip
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Step-by-Step: BES 5.0.2 installation on Exchange Server 2010
BES 5.0.2 includes improved high availability and simplified management. However, the installation isn’t that simple. Learn the steps to deploy BES 5.0.2 in Exchange 2010. Tip
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BlackBerry Balance
BlackBerry Balance is a feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server that allows IT administrators to deploy, secure and remove specific applications and data on BlackBerry smartphones. Definition
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Tablets are on their way out, says BlackBerry CEO
According to BlackBerry's CEO Thorsten Heins, there won't be a reason to have a tablet five years from now and tablets aren't "a good business model." News
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BlackBerry Live 2013 conference coverage
As BlackBerry tries to reinvent itself, IT pros and developers descend upon Orlando to evaluate what's new with the once dominant manufacturer. Conference coverage
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BlackBerry to focus on smartphones, for now
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said there could be another BlackBerry tablet in the future, but smartphones are the company’s priority for right now. News
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First BlackBerry 10 device out March 22
AT&T is taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10, which will cost $200 with a two-year contract. The device will hit shelves on March 22. Verizon and T-Mobile will have the Z10 later this month. News
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Don't expect cheap BB10 devices
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins told Bloomberg that there won't be low-cost versions of BB10 devices because "that is not BlackBerry." News
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BlackBerry admits to lame mobile browser; takes on BYOD
BlackBerry's executive admits to the company's missteps, but hopes things will change with a fresh mobile browser and cross-platform management. Q&A
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BlackBerry 10 OS and BlackBerry Enterprise Service by the numbers
The company formerly known as Research In Motion attempts a comeback with the BlackBerry 10 OS, which boasts thousands of apps and a unique interface. Feature
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BlackBerry customers' loyalty hinges on BES 10 multi-OS support
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 will manage iOS and Android devices, but that might not be enough to convince BlackBerry customers to stay loyal. News
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PlayBooks to get BlackBerry 10
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be able to upgrade to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, but there isn’t a release date yet. News
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company. Tip
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About BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook tablet
For years, BlackBerry smartphones by Research in Motion (RIM) have been the de facto device for mobile workers. BlackBerry smartphones give IT administrators a high level of control, especially when it comes to email, the most important mobile application of all. And in recent years, RIM has updated its BlackBerry smartphones with touchscreens, faster processors and sleeker designs to compete with the iPhone and other next-generation mobile devices. In 2011, the company also released its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. There were hopes that the tablet would have the same kinds of enterprise success that BlackBerry smartphones have, but early sales were well below forecasts. This section features news on BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook tablet, plus advice for admins whose organizations support these devices.