MWC 2010: RIM introduces free BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express
 

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MWC 2010: RIM introduces free BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express

Free New BlackBerry Software for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Allows Companies to Empower All Employees with Wireless Access to Their Corporate Email Without Compromising Security or Manageability

Pity its not for Lotus Notes.

I hope Groupwise gets it first for a change.

The press release only mentions Exchnage so i doubt Groupwise will get it at all.
More info here

I think its all about fighting the iPhone since it can use active sync with a cheap plan out of the box.

Free SRP
Free 2000 CALs
BIS or BES dataplan will work on it.
MAX 75 users when installed on the exchange server.
only 35 IT policies (remote wipe included)

Just have to wonder aboot "wireless provissioning", does that mean no OTA EA?

Great news. I was worried BPS would be discontinued and be the last low cost version for the small/medium business. If anyone has experienced a beta version (with Exchange 2010), please post your experiences.


Thanks

I own a small business. I have 3 users on Mailstreet now that I pay for separately. Does this mean that I can forgo Mailstreet x $30/month x 3 and get the same benefits wit this new BES Express?

Thanks for your help!

You need to run your own Exchange mail server.

Thanks for your response.

My simple question is whether this new software will allow me to save money and not pay $100/month for a 3rd Party server?

Thanks!

Yes it can save you money, if you buy the exchange server.