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They've been all the rage with mobile professionals foryears. Now, Research in Motion (RIM) is expanding the BlackBerrypatch to include a host of other devices. If you're a Palm OShandheld user who has always longed for BlackBerry capabilities,now is your time. PalmSource and RIM have struck a deal to makeBlackBerry Connect available for Palm devices. All the usual e-mailand business data services will be offered. For businesses thatalready have an investment in RIM equipment, it will provideanother option for outfitting employees. As of press time,availability was expected in the second half of this year.
BlackBerry is also finding its way onto a host of mobile phones.Phone manufacturer Siemens has announced a BlackBerry-compatiblephone for release at the end of this year. Individuals and businessusers will be interested in the BlackBerry Web Client services thatwill be offered. Similar licensing agreements have also beenreached with Motorola, Samsung and Sony Ericsson (specifically forthe P900 smartphone). The flurry of agreements gives on-the-goentrepreneurs a lot more flexibility when it comes to usingBlackBerry services. Pricing varies with the type of service. Formore information, visitRIM.
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