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VODAFONE AND RESEARCH IN MOTION TO DELIVER BLACKBERRY(tm) TO VODAFONE UK CORPORATE CUSTOMERS
April 15, 2002 - Vodafone UK has signed an agreement with wireless
solutions
manufacturer, Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSE: RIM), to
sell its BlackBerry(tm) wireless email solution in the UK. BlackBerry is
expected to be commercially available to Vodafone's UK corporate customers
in June 2002.
Gavin Darby, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone UK commented: "In today's
competitive environment, businesses depend more than ever on email as a
fast, effective means of written communication. For the majority, access
to
email at all times is paramount. The ability to respond to time-critical
email communication is seen as a key driver for companies looking to
increase productivity and efficiency. RIM's proven track record of success
and well-established BlackBerry solution, makes this a natural step for
Vodafone."
Operating over Vodafone's GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network
BlackBerry provides business users with an 'always on', seamless and secure
link to their corporate email inbox. RIM's unique 'push' technology ensures
that emails and calendar appointments are forwarded to the user's
BlackBerry
Wireless Handheld* wherever they are. There is no need to dial in or log
on.
Following Vodafone's announcement of the introduction of its GPRS roaming
capability across 14 European countries, BlackBerry users will be able to
maintain their link to their corporate inbox over the Vodafone GPRS network
while abroad.
Recent research** in North America discovered that BlackBerry users save
around an hour per day because they are able to manage their emails when
they are away from their desk or out of the office.
Charles Meyer, Director and Vice President, RIM Europe, said: "We are very
pleased to enter into this agreement with Vodafone. Through Vodafone's
pan-European roaming arrangements for GPRS and the BlackBerry wireless
solution, a UK business traveller will be able to stay in touch with his or
her corporate email when visiting the major business centres of Western
Europe."
Vodafone plans to initially offer the service with support for Microsoft
Exchange with Lotus Domino to follow. Availability may be subject to change
according to the Service Provider offering the service. Vodafone UK
recommends customers contact their Service Provider for availability.
For further information on BlackBerry, please go to www.vodafone.co.uk
or www.blackberry.net
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