Rogers Launches BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 1 with new Regulated-level EMM support

BlackBerry's Enterprise Mobility Management solution for BlackBerry, iOS and Android adds new Regulated-level controls, simplified implementation with single-server deployment capabilities.

Rogers simplifies deployment of BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 for enterprise customers with professional and managed services offerings

TORONTO, May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Rogers today announced the availability of BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1 for enterprise customers. The update to BlackBerry's multi-platform Enterprise Mobility Management solution provides device and app management for BYOD and corporate-owned BlackBerry®, iOS® and Android™ devices.

"Our enterprise customers are looking for mobility solutions to manage an increasingly complex device environment while eliminating non-productive activity," said Larry Baldachin, Senior Vice-President, Business Segment, Rogers. "Rogers business mobility offerings, including BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1, and our professional and managed services, provides customers with solutions that meet their current and future enterprise needs."

Rogers also offers a suite of services to support enterprise business customers' transition to BlackBerry 10, including:

• Assessments with Rogers mobility experts to discuss enterprise customers' state of readiness  for BlackBerry 10
• Services to rapidly deploy BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 for  pilot programs
• BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 managed services for both on premises and hosted solutions

Today's upgrade brings new Regulated-level Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) controls and settings for enterprise customers in government and regulated industries who require an advanced level of security, control and logging. Server software is free to download and existing BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 customers can exchange their client access licenses for free through 2013^*.

Key features for BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1

• Regulated-level EMM controls and settings
• Simplified deployment for a lower total cost of ownership
• Dashboard & reporting
• High Availability
• Care Support from BlackBerry is now included as standard

The new BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1 software will be available from Rogers on May 14, 2013. Customers can download the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1 software at www.bes10.com.

The new BlackBerry Secure Work Space for iOS and Android solution is scheduled to be available end of June 2013.

For more information on the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 from Rogers please visit rogers.com/bb10readiness.

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About Rogers Communications:
Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable television, high speed internet and telephony services. Through Rogers Media we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, sports entertainment, and digital media. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit rogers.com. 

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SOURCE: Rogers Communications Inc.

Contact: 
Allison Fitton, Rogers Communications
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