SubscribeBT today announced the launch of Research In Motion’s (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server for the defence and security service sectors at the Defence Systems and Equipment International exhibition.
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server
enables secure wireless access to email as well as phone and organiser access, and is renowned for its high level of security. In addition to having the ability to manage policies and access rights, IT decision makers can also remotely control, shut-down and wipe any BlackBerry smartphone that has been lost or stolen. The solution will empower military personnel, civil servants and their industry partners to securely carry out their day-to-day responsibilities, wherever they are.
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server
is accredited and approved by the Communications and Electronics Security Group (CESG) for the communication of data at the RESTRICTED* level and is the only mobile data solution currently approved for use by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
John Stokoe, director, BT Defence, BT Global Services UK, said: “A growing number of public sector organisations are finding that providing staff with BlackBerry smartphones transforms their effectiveness and productivity. Now, the MOD can join them, keeping in touch securely whilst on the move.”
Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA at Research In Motion, said: “Security is built into the heart of the BlackBerry solution and it is trusted by governments and organisations around the world to provide access to the information and people needed to make successful decisions. We are delighted that the MOD will benefit from the popular and proven benefits of the BlackBerry solution.”
Colonel David Jones, IPTL, Defence Fixed Network, MOD, said: “I am really pleased to see this service will bring genuine benefit to the working lives of MOD people. Being able to see and respond to time sensitive information on the move is critical to the Defence staff of today.”
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server will be available through Defence Fixed Telecommunications Service (DFTS) delivered by BT on behalf of the MOD.. There will be a choice of two smartphones: the BlackBerry 8700v and BlackBerry 8707v.
