MDS Applications

Overview

With the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for MDS Applications, you can provide your employees with access to wireless applications on their BlackBerry smartphones, without providing access to wireless email.

The BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications offers the following features:

• Document viewing with the BlackBerry® Browser
• IT policies to control which applications users can access and provide security and manageability
• An end-to-end authenticated, outbound-initiated connection that encrypts all data
• Push services to provide real-time data
• Centralized administration console to manage all aspects of the software, including server components, users and application settings
• Deploy applications over-the-air (OTA)

Learn More

• Create and deploy custom applications with the BlackBerry® Mobile Data System
• Get started with a 60-day free trial of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• View pricing
• View support options

Features

Functionally robust

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for MDS Applications enables IT departments to manage and control the deployment of mobile applications with a centralized administration console.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications includes the following:

• Wireless transport and synchronization: BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications acts as the centralized link between wireless BlackBerry smartphones, wireless networks and enterprise applications, including all the standard BlackBerry® Mobile Data System (BlackBerry MDS) features
• Document viewing: Enabled by the BlackBerry® Browser
• IT policies: Control which applications users can access and implement IT policies on security and manageability
• Security: BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications leverages the same accredited security model as the traditional BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. It creates an end-to-end authenticated, outbound-initiated connection that encrypts all data
• Push services: Increase the accessibility of enterprise applications and provide real-time data to mobile workforces by proactively sending data to them
• Management and administration: A centralized administration console manages all aspects of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server for MDS Applications, including server components, users and application settings
• OTA features: Deploy applications over-the-air (OTA) without the need for a desktop tether

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Resources

• BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for MDS Applications brochure (PDF)
• Download Documentation
• Technical Support Services brochure (PDF)

Pricing

• Prices do not include associated shipping and handling fees and any applicable taxes. Prices effective on date of publication and subject to change
• Prices listed are for electronic delivery. BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software is also available on CD

How to Purchase

Purchase online through the BlackBerry Store or call 1-800-327-9085 for purchasing assistance or to place an order. You can also purchase or implement your BlackBerry solution through a BlackBerry technology reseller. Find a BlackBerry technology reseller

Learn More

• Get started with a 60-day free trial of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• View support options

Pricing – Canada

If you currently subscribe to BlackBerry® Technical Support Services, your update to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software v4.1 is included in this program. To obtain your free update, please visit the BlackBerry Expert Support Center.

If you are not a BlackBerry Technical Support Services member, you can subscribe now to get BlackBerry Enterprise Server software v4.1, as well as priority access to future BlackBerry software releases. Review your Technical Support Services options.

Please note:

• Prices do not include associated shipping and handling fees and also do not include any applicable taxes. Prices effective on date of publication and subject to change.
• The prices below are for electronic delivery. BlackBerry Enterprise Server software is also available on CD.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Software for Enterprises

BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Small and Medium Businesses

BlackBerry Device Software

BlackBerry® Device Software is available from your service provider. The availability of BlackBerry Device Software v4.1 will vary by provider. You can also download BlackBerry Device Software from the Downloads page.

Need help?

Call 1-800-327-9085 for purchasing assistance or to place an order directly with Research In Motion (RIM). You can also purchase or implement your BlackBerry solution through a BlackBerry technology reseller. Find a BlackBerry technology reseller.

*Not Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server – Small Business Edition v4.1.

Support

Self-service Support

• Product documentation
• Downloads
• BlackBerry® Technical Solution Center
• BlackBerry® Training

BlackBerry Technical Support

• Complimentary BlackBerry Support Incident — with the purchase or download of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software, you’re eligible to register for a complimentary BlackBerry support incident¹

• BlackBerry Incident Based Support — pay for technical support on a case-by-case basis using your credit card

• BlackBerry® Technical Support Services — an annual support program offering technical support directly from the BlackBerry experts

Updating from a Trial BlackBerry Enterprise Server

If you’ve downloaded a trial version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1, transitioning to full ownership can be done in 2 easy steps:

1. Purchase BlackBerry Enterprise Server: Purchase BlackBerry Enterprise Server online at the BlackBerry Store, call 1-800-327-9085 or email sales@blackberry.net
2. Update Your CALs and SRP: To complete your transition to a production version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enter a production Client Access License (CAL) and change the Server Routing Protocol (SRP) Identifier and SRP Authentication Key. Find out more about moving from a trial to a production version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1

¹A support incident is defined as a single technical question, problem or issue that RIM agrees is directly related to the operation of RIM software and/or hardware. A support incident may require multiple interactions with the BlackBerry Technical Support team by email or telephone in order to reach a suitable resolution.