Stories by Al Sacco

BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 SP3 has new features

The next version of Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), v5.0.3, or BES 5.0 Service Pack 3 packs a variety of valuable new features for BlackBerry administrators and RIM smartphone users, according to a leaked BES 5.0.3 release-notes document from RIM.

Written by Al Sacco15 Oct. 10 09:59

RIM patches another flaw in BlackBerry enterprise server

Research In Motion yesterday released an "interim security update" for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2)for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino due to a vulnerability that could have potentially allowed a hacker or other malicious person access to organizations' BES infrastructure. That flaw could have also been used to execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, according to the BlackBerry-maker. And it affects not just the full version of BES, but the free BES Express, as well.

Written by Al Sacco14 Oct. 10 05:56

BlackBerry tip: Add 'slang' to dictionary

I've been known to offer my readers various BlackBerry tips and tricks. Lots of 'em. Just check out my BlackBerry Bible page on CIO.com for proof. This week's tip is basic, but it's one I simply couldn't do without.

Written by Al Sacco06 Oct. 10 05:16

Wrap-up: Top 5 stories at BlackBerry DevCon 2010

Research In Motion (RIM) last week held its third annual BlackBerry Developer Conference (DevCon) in San Francisco, and the Canadian company made a variety of interesting developer- and BlackBerry-user-related announcements, not the least of which was the unveiling of the brand new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer and the associated Tablet OS.

Written by Al Sacco05 Oct. 10 04:56

RIM on the future of BlackBerry software

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) held its third annual BlackBerry Developer Conference (DevCon) in San Francisco this week, and BlackBerry enthusiasts of all kinds, including developers, analysts, media and other mobile-industry-watchers, showed up in droves to see what RIM has in store for the coming months and years.

Written by Al Sacco30 Sept. 10 08:42

BlackBerry 'PlayBook' is enterprise-grade mobile tablet

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) just unveiled its enterprise-grade mobile tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook. Though the device is aimed at enterprise smartphone users -- in fact, it's meant specifically for BlackBerry users -- the PlayBook also has a strong multimedia focus.

Written by Al Sacco28 Sept. 10 07:30

BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset

Research In Motion (RIM) is known first and foremost for its BlackBerry smartphones, but the Canadian company also manufactures and markets a wide-variety of related software and accessories, including its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) and BES Express for corporations and a number of cases and holsters for devices, along with audio-video peripherals, like Bluetooth headsets and media streaming gadgets.

Written by Al Sacco09 Sept. 10 08:57

Foursquare Privacy Basics: 5 Tips to 'Secure' Your Check-Ins

It's hardly practical to believe there are "right" and "wrong" ways to employ social networking services like Twitter or Facebook. However, there are "smart" and/or "safe" methods of use, especially for location-based services (LBS) that identify your whereabouts at a given time, like popular social network/LBS Foursquare.

Written by Al Sacco25 Aug. 10 04:40

BlackBerry Torch 9800

The word "BlackBerry" used to bring to mind mostly images of bulky, brick-like handhelds and busy executives in tailored suits. Today, BlackBerry smartphones are all over the place, in the hands of teenagers, parents, businessmen and everyone in between. And they come in all shapes and sizes.

Written by Al Sacco18 Aug. 10 08:25

Free BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software updated

Organisations that employ Research In Motion's (RIM) free BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Express software to connect BlackBerry smartphones to corporate systems and resources have access to a new software update, BES Express 5.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or v5.0.0.2.

Written by Al Sacco13 Aug. 10 04:08

Foursquare Makes it Harder to Unlock Badges

Foursquare, the popular location-based social networking service where users "check-in" to earn points, unlock badges and become "Mayors" of their most frequented establishments has undergone some significant changes in recent days.

Written by Al Sacco30 July 10 02:06

BlackBerry apps: Four types to avoid

It's never been easier to find quality BlackBerry applications. That's due largely to RIM's own app store, BlackBerry App World, which sees right around 1 million downloads a day, according to the company - as well as third party application marketplaces like Mobihand's BlackBerry store. Both online destinations are one-stop shops for valuable BlackBerry apps.

Written by Al Sacco23 July 10 05:21
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