24 May 2007 –Dopod International Corporation (Dopod International) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of BlackBerryR Connect? software v4.0 on 838Pro.
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Through the existing licensing relationship between High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) and RIM, Dopod International is providing BlackBerry Connect software on its MicrosoftR Windows MobileR-based 838Pro to support push-based wireless email services, in conjunction with both BlackBerryR Enterprise Server and BlackBerryR Internet Service. Dopod International is the first to offer BlackBerry Connect v4.0 in Asia.?
BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service support wireless email access, wireless email reconciliation and attachment viewing. Additional features supported through BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Connect v4.0 include:
- Complete, two-way wireless synchronization of email, calendar, address book, task and memo pad information;
- Enhanced attachment handling capabilities, enabling users to view images, footnotes and tracked changes;
- Remote look-up of corporate email address directory;
- Triple DES or AES wireless encryption;
- Internet and corporate intranet access via the BlackBerryR Mobile Data System;
- Wireless device provisioning to allow devices to be activated wirelessly;
- Remote control of email settings to allow users to wirelessly configure out-of-office replies, email filters, and auto-signatures directly from their device; and
- Wireless IT policy enforcement and commands.
“BlackBerry Connect on Dopod International devices provides an innovative and powerful solution that meets the distinct needs of our mobile users on the go.” said Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp. “We are very excited to work with RIM to provide the new BlackBerry Connect software on 838Pro for customers in Hong Kong, Australia and South East Asia.”
“Dopod International is one of the world’s leading providers of Windows Mobile-based devices,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at RIM. “We are very pleased to be extending BlackBerry services to Dopod International customers.”
For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with MicrosoftR Exchange, IBM LotusR DominoR and Novell GroupWiseR and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.? For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service allows users to access multiple supported email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.
For further information, please visit www.dopodasia.com
About Dopod International Corporation
Dopod International Corporation is a leading mobile communications company that integrates mobile communication with information system technologies. Dopod International Corporation products are catered to the modern, ‘connected-everywhere’ lifestyle user. The company combines outstanding product design and excellent functional qualities that promote convenient access to up-to-the-minute information. Founded in 2002, Dopod International Corporation has established a presence as a premier communications company throughout Asia.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld? product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
