I don’t know about you, but for me being connected is one of the most important aspects of working in any business, no matter how big, or how small. Unfortunately this constant state of connectivity comes with a hefty price tag. Not only is there the actual mobile device (which *MUST* be upgraded constantly), but then there is the monthly data service, and finally the software that connects everything together.

Luckily for us BlackBerry users there is some relief from these every increasing costs. In order to connect your BlackBerry with your current e-mail infrastructure BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), or BlackBerry Professional Software needs to be running. While this used to mean yet another software license to purchase, for small business users this is no longer the case.

With the release of BlackBerry Professional Software Express Edition small business users are able to run the popular BES software…for FREE. That’s right, no hidden charges, no gimmicks, just a free download. This allows a small business to see the benefits of using a managed BlackBerry environment, without the high initial cost. This is actually how I was able to get my BlackBerry connected without worry of any unwanted costs, once I realized the software was a necessity in my business, I then took the necessary steps to get everyone with a BlackBerry connected.

The functionality of BlackBerry Professional Software Express is identical to that of the standard version of BlackBerry Professional Software (MSRP of $499 USD), below are a list of features offered:

• End-to-end Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) or Triple Data Encryption Standard (Triple DES) encryption
• Industry-recognized security certifications
• Local encryption of all data
• IT Policy’s which enable device lockdown
• Wipe handheld data from stolen devices remotely
• Define and apply security policies wirelessly
• Wirelessly synchronize your BlackBerry, no more cables!
  • Sync Calendar, Tasks, Notes, and E-Mails, with Microsoft Exchange

My team would not be able to function now without the instant access to e-mail that we have gotten used to. No more waiting around for BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS, the default service for all BlackBerry’s) to download e-mails (checks for new e-mails approx every 15 minutes). Everything is on-demand and instantaneous, just the way I like it.

If you would like your business to be connected with BlackBerry Professional Software be sure to visit our contact page to get more information!