Now this could put the cat amongst the pigeons. Software Now Available as a Free Download with New BlackBerry Device Purchase. So where can I get a device for free then? I know I would need to pay the data charges which is the same if i was using Exchange 2003 SP2 (or SBS 2003), but if I can get an SPV for free. I also suppose you would need a Windows and Exchange servers in the first place to install the BES, and if your a small business you would be mad not to go for SBS 2003, and with Exchange 2003 SP2 you get push for free anyway. Lets see how is goes, it’s is a very clever idea. Source: http://www.blackberry.com/news/press/2006/pr-03_05_2006-01.shtml
3rd May 2006 Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the immediate availability of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express™, a new offering aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices and companies new to BlackBerry. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express provides the same enterprise-level security, reliability, features and functionality of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 and is available as a free download from RIM via the Internet to any customer who purchases a new BlackBerry device.*
"Mobile access is an increasingly essential requirement of doing business and this is especially prevalent in smaller businesses," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. "BlackBerry Enterprise Server is renowned for helping companies become more productive and responsive, while providing industry-leading security, functionality, manageability, and back-end integration. With BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express, we're now making it easier than ever for new customers to derive the full benefits of the BlackBerry solution."
BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express provides tight integration with Microsoft® Exchange, IBM® Lotus® Domino® or Novell® GroupWise® to enable secure, pushed-based wireless access to email, organizer, Internet and intranet applications. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software comes with a single user license and is upgradeable to support up to 15 users (with purchase of additional client access licenses). It can also be upgraded beyond 15 users (with the purchase of an electronic unlock key) to a full BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express also includes RIM's standard 60 day free technical support plan (where available). For further information about BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express, please visit: www.blackberry.com/go/express.
* BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express requires applicable data service from a mobile service provider. Certain availability restrictions may apply. Check the website for further details.
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