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The BlackBerry Solution for Higher Education
BlackBerry® smartphones are the ideal way to stay connected—on and off campus.
With a BlackBerry smartphone, educators, administrators, operations staff and students all have mobile access to the communications and information they need to get things done. Whether it’s conducting research, updating records or collaborating with peers, a BlackBerry smartphone is the smart way to get more done.
BlackBerry smartphones provide mobile access to phone, email, organizer and web browsing so you can stay connected and effective while you’re on the go. Find out how it can benefit everyone on campus:
Faculty
With award-winning BlackBerry® technology that works seamlessly with your institution’s email and Wi-Fi® networks, you have the power of instant connectivity on your side.
Collaborate with colleagues, talk to publishers, research online and manage your appointments, all from just about anywhere. Imagine the possibilities:
- Search for and access journal articles while at a conference
- Update student records as you grade papers at a café
- Send a mass email to an entire class without heading back to your office
- Enter new appointments on the spot so you’re never double-booked
- Send a voice note to your TA while on the move
BlackBerry smartphones are intuitive, reliable and easy to use. Millions of people prefer the BlackBerry wireless experience over the competition because it allows them to focus on their work and not on operating technology.
Learn more about the BlackBerry solution:
Students
A BlackBerry® smartphone is the ideal way for students to bring together different aspects of their lives. With text messaging, IM, email, phone and web browsing features, you can stay in touch with everyone who matters through cellular or Wi-Fi® networks.
College and graduate school offer so many opportunities—both academic and personal—that it can be tough to take advantage of them all. A BlackBerry smartphone can help you organize and prioritize so you can make the most of your time at school:
- Use the calendar, task list and memo pad features to stay on top of assignments, exams and social events
- Use the web browser for conducting quick research online
- Stay connected to your class with social networking sites
And with multimedia for taking and sharing pictures, listening to music, watching videos and playing games, you can kick back and have fun, anytime.
Learn more about how students can benefit from BlackBerry smartphones
Operations
BlackBerry® smartphones help operations staff stay connected and informed—on and off campus. They provide mobile access (using cellular or Wi-Fi® networks) to phone, email and existing applications so they can be more effective while they’re on the go.
With a BlackBerry smartphone, operations staff can access the communications and applications they need to get things done—whether it’s grounds maintenance, records keeping or administrative duties.
- Send and receive service updates on jobs
- Update records when jobs are completed
- Collaborate with other staff members
Staff get the ability to communicate practically anywhere, without having to return to a central office. And with Wi-Fi access, BlackBerry smartphones are a cost-efficient solution.
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Institutional Benefits
With BlackBerry® smartphones, educators, administrators, operations staff and students have mobile access to the communications and information they need. And BlackBerry smartphones are easy to set up and operate, so they can get started in minutes using Wi-Fi® or cellular networks.
- Enhance your leadership image
- Attract top students with leading-edge technology
- Enjoy world-renowned security, so information stays protected and confidential
- Improve campus communications and overall experience
- Prepare students for the work environment with access to real-world technology
- Improve campus security with advanced communications technology
Learn more about the BlackBerry solution:
Products & Services
BlackBerry Smartphones
A variety of BlackBerry® smartphones are available to suit the unique needs of everyone in your institution. Learn more about BlackBerry smartphones
BlackBerry Software
Choose from a range of flexible and customized solution and software options:
BlackBerry Internet Service
BlackBerry® Internet Service delivers wireless access to communications and information with no server software, solution outsourcing or IT resources required. Learn more about BlackBerry Internet Service
BlackBerry Professional Software
BlackBerry® Professional Software is based on the same BlackBerry software used by enterprises, but designed specifically for small and medium–sized organizations. Learn more about BlackBerry Professional Software
BlackBerry Enterprise Server
BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software allows organizations to extend the benefits of their email or messaging application and other enterprise tools to mobile professionals. Learn more about BlackBerry Enterprise Server
BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry MVS) allows BlackBerry smartphone users to access enterprise desk phone functions while on the go. Their BlackBerry smartphone becomes a secure, mobile extension of their desktop phone. And IT can control voice policies and record, monitor and track calls. Learn more about BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
Meeting Your Unique Needs
Applications
When you need even more than the advanced functionality that has made BlackBerry smartphones so successful, there is a world of applications available to help you move beyond email. Learn more about BlackBerry App World™ storefront
Growing Wi-Fi Capabilities
BlackBerry smartphones that support Wi-Fi® connectivity can help lower costs, by allowing faculty, staff and students to access BlackBerry data services over virtually any Wi-Fi network—and get the same functionality as when they’re connected over the cellular network. Learn more about Wi-Fi support and which devices include this functionality
BlackBerry Professional Services
The BlackBerry Professional Services group provides industry-leading expertise to guide the design and architecture of your mobile solution, assist with application development and help with your overall mobile strategy and project management. Learn more about BlackBerry Professional Services
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Resource Library
Brochures
Case Studies
Whitepapers
- A Connected Life: A look at mobile strategies for schools, colleges and universities. A strategy paper from the Center for Digital Education (PDF)
- Exploring Mobile Learning: Part 1. A whitepaper by Judy Brown, Mobile Education Technology Strategic Analyst (PDF)
Learn more about the BlackBerry solution:
mLearning1
Desire2Learn 2GO
Allows users to stay connected to their core Desire2Learn Learning Environment around the clock and around the globe. Accessible from and closely integrated with the BlackBerry® smartphone, Desire2Learn 2GO will take your eLearning program to the next level.
- Desire2Learn 2GO (PDF)
Mobile Chalkboard
Chalk’s mLearning platform, Mobile chalkboard™, makes it easy to create media-rich and interactive content, reliably push it out to a dedicated inbox and track its effectiveness.
- Mobile Chalkboard (PDF)
Turning Technologies ResponseWare
ResponseWare is a revolutionary new response and interactive polling system for use with BlackBerry smartphones.
1 Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-Party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.
Third-party Solutions for Campus Security1
BIO-key MobileCampus
BIO-key’s MobileCampus™ is a unique, scanner-proof wireless information delivery and messaging solution that complements your radio and campus notification systems.
- BIO-key Mobile Campus (PDF)
Campus Guardian Emergency Notification
Campus Guardian Emergency Notification converts a BlackBerry® smartphone into a personal emergency response device that can be used throughout a university community.
OnSet METAmessage Emergency Communications
METAmessage Emergency Communications features let you automatically update PIN addresses on your BlackBerry smartphones, blast messages to groups, archive PIN/SMS messages, and store and update plans and emergency documents on devices. And, the Emergency Gateway maintains BlackBerry smartphone access to vital documents and data in the event of a loss of network infrastructure.
Rave Wireless
Rave Wireless is the leading provider of safety applications for mobile users. Rave develops, sells and supports award-winning enterprise software applications that help keep on-the-go people safe and secure.
Wallace Information Communicator (WIC)
WIC for Education equips K-12 and universities with a wireless solution for both crisis and attendance management, providing access to critical contact and facilities information at all times. It includes an easy to use module enabling text communication between faculty, students, and parents during an event.
1 Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-Party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.
Third-party Solutions for Faculty Productivity1
Impatica ShowMate
Impatica ShowMate is the first and only device that allows BlackBerry® users to project Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations directly from their smartphones, without the need for a laptop computer.
MERLOT Mobile Search
MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) is a leading-edge collection of peer-reviewed higher education learning materials available on your BlackBerry® smartphone.
- MERLOT Mobile Search (PDF)
QuickPlayer
QuickPlayer for BlackBerry smartphones provides instant up-to-date audiocasts and podcasts featuring international news, business and finance, as well as sports and entertainment updates.
WikiMobile
A portable and up-to-date encyclopedia is now at your fingertips. With WikiMobile, you'll gain access to all 2 million Wikipedia articles and more.
1 Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-Party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.
Third-party Solutions for Student Productivity1
gWhiz
gWhiz is a suite of mobile productivity and learning tools that provide on-the-go planning, learning, fun, and collaboration. gWhiz tools are designed for professionals and students of all ages.
- gWhiz (PDF)
Mobile Systems – MSDict
With MSDict dictionaries on your BlackBerry® smartphone, you can quickly and effortlessly find the words you’re looking for. The program anticipates and displays the possibilities as you start typing in the search field.
- MSDict (PDF)
Simple Leap Software – Cram
Cram allows you to create, import, share and study for tests on the go, using your BlackBerry smartphone.
- Cram (PDF)
StudentDocket
StudentDocket is a streamlined, easy-to-use organizer built from the ground up for students. StudentDocket allows you to view your workload by both class and due date, giving you a clear overview of everything you need to do, right from your BlackBerry smartphone.
- Student Docket (PDF)
WikiMobile
A portable and up-to-date encyclopedia is now at your fingertips. With WikiMobile, you'll gain access to all 2 million Wikipedia articles and more.
1 Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-Party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.
Third-party Solutions for Field Service1
Aeroprise, Inc.
The Aeroprise Mobile Gateway solution is a wireless gateway used to enable robust mobile interaction with service management applications such as help desk, change management and asset management via BlackBerry® smartphones. Accessing Remedy® or Heat while mobile to keep your data up-to-date has never been easier.
- Aeroprise Mobile Gateway (PDF)
Antenna Software Inc.
Antenna Software offers an integrated suite of vertically focused mobile enterprise applications for field service management that maximize operational efficiency and profitability, increase customer satisfaction and improve competitive advantage. Antenna's A3 for Field Service enables field service technicians to access and interact with essential information from enterprise systems using BlackBerry smartphones.
Dexterra
Dexterra's Concert Mobility Platform provides the means to easily connect to your existing business systems from just about anywhere. Dexterra includes all the functionality and tools necessary to integrate and manage the flow of information to and from the office without the need for buying and integrating additional components. Dexterra's integration, development and administration tools are easy to learn and even easier to use.
Mirifex
Mirifex Mobile Business Access (MBA) is a quick deployment mobile application framework that provides enterprises with a template-based method to mobile-enable critical applications on BlackBerry smartphones. MBA works in both push and pull mode to allow full interactive access to corporate applications, databases and other stored information.
Vaultus Mobile Technologies
With Vaultus, firms can run their IT Help Desk Applications on BlackBerry smartphones, giving service technicians wireless access to ticket information, even when away from wireless coverage. This boosts field technician productivity and effectiveness, increases speed and dramatically improves response time. Technicians can acknowledge, update, close, forward or create service tickets on the BlackBerry smartphone and ticket detail can be viewed on a single screen. Technicians can also view and update inventory and perform asset management tasks.
1 Your use of third-party software, hardware, products, and/or services (collectively, the "Third-party Information") shall be governed by and subject to your agreement with the third party, including without limitation, your agreement to the terms of separate Third-party Information licenses, if any. Any Third-party Information that is provided with or without Research In Motion (RIM) products and/or services is provided "as is". RIM makes no representation, warranty or guarantee whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information and RIM assumes no liability whatsoever in relation to the Third-party Information even if RIM has been advised of the possibility of such damages or can anticipate such damages. The inclusion of Third-Party Information herein does not imply endorsement by RIM of the Third-party Information or the third party in any way. RIM does not control and is not responsible for any Third-party Information, including without limitation, the content, accuracy, intellectual property issues, compatibility, performance, trustworthiness, legality, decency, links, or any other aspect of the Third-party Information.
Customer Success
Learn more about the post-secondary institutions putting the benefits of BlackBerry® Business Solutions to work for them:
- Oxford University Medical School
See why Oxford faculty members are getting more done in a day and even leaving the laptop behind on short trips, thanks to mobile access to enterprise email and many more productivity features on their BlackBerry® smartphones.
- Peter Symonds College
Using BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise® environments, the College found a platform compatible with their environment and capable of giving senior management mobile access to email and calendar.
- Southern Nazarene University (SNU)
Learn how SNU achieved more capacity for increasing IT services (without increasing staff) by adding a wireless remote IT management application to their BlackBerry deployment. Enhanced efficiency and Help Desk improvements were just some of the resulting benefits.
- University of Windsor – AUTO21 Program
Learn how the computer science students were able to build a custom mobile application to complete a National Child Seat Safety Survey at 200 intersections across Canada so the results could be quickly sent to an analytical database for rapid and accurate data analysis.
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
See how WPI further leveraged their existing BlackBerry solution and found a way to monitor and manage their administration systems for enhanced Help Desk support. The results? WPI’s small IT team reduced downtime and now enjoy a better work-life balance, thanks to a more efficient network management solution poised to grow with the organization.
How to Buy
| Product | Purchasing Options | Next Steps |
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| BlackBerry® Smartphones | Smartphones can be purchased from a variety of network service providers and retail stores |
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| BlackBerry® Professional Software | BlackBerry Professional Software can be purchased online or via phone directly from Research In Motion (RIM) |
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| BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Software | Server software can be purchased online or via phone directly from RIM or can be purchased from a variety of network service providers |
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| BlackBerry® Authentic Accessories | BlackBerry smartphone charging solutions, holsters, battery doors and BlackBerry® Smart Card Readers are available for purchase online |
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| BlackBerry® Professional Services | The BlackBerry Professional Services group offers packaged or custom consulting engagements in the areas of Architecture Services, Application Services and Business Services |
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| Partner Solutions (Applications) | Partner solutions or third-party applications are available for simple, out-of-the box applications such as games or expense reporting online. Enterprise class applications are available directly from third parties that participate in the BlackBerry Alliance Program |