Hey Guys and Girls,

I've just switched over from an iPhone 3G to a BB 8900 Javelin. In the spirit of true change, I'm also moving my email account over to thinkgrid.co.uk - which is a hosted exchange service.

I just have one question about BIS vs. BES because I'm slightly confused. Sorry if I've put this in the wrong forum..

I have BIS set up right now and it polls my IMAP mail account. If I want to have over-the-air syncing of my contacts, push messages and calendars - do I need to switch to BES? And if I do switch to BES will it make my life a lot harder (installing new apps, etc).

If anyone could clear up these questions for me I'd be truly grateful!

Thanks in advance,
Asif

Moved to BES Admin Corner.... More chance of a reply there

You could do the hostest BES solution. You will need your device provisioned for BES access, which is usually a higher rate than the BIS plan.

You will get your contacts, calendars, tasks, notes all over the air. I am confused to what you mean by making installing new apps harder? It shouldn't have an impact on installing apps, unless you're referring to IT policies.

Hey,

Thanks for that advice. I was just wondering if using an external BES server adds any IT Policies etc (things that I wouldn't know about).

Thanks,
Asif

I don't know to be honest. I would check with your hosted BES provider.