BlackBerry Enterprise Server

BlackBerry Enterprise Server designates the middleware software package that is part of the BlackBerry wireless platform supplied by BlackBerry Limited. The software and service connects to messaging and collaboration software (MDaemon Messaging Server,Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise) on enterprise networks and redirects emails and synchronizes contacts and calendaring information between servers, desktop workstations, and mobile devices. Some third-party connectors exist, including Scalix, Zarafa, Zimbra, and the Google Apps BES Connector, although these are not supported by BlackBerry Limited.

Prior to version 4.0, BES was largely two separate codebases, with the 2.2 version for Domino and the 3.6 version for Exchange. In version 4.0 and beyond, much of the code is integrated, but separate distributions still remain for each supported mail platform. Beginning with version 4.1.2, the company introduced a new option, BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Applications, which provides a secure wireless gateway for BlackBerry devices without requiring the device owner to possess an email account. The latest major revision, version 5.0, was released in 2009 for Exchange and Domino; support for GroupWise was added in 2010.

To support the growing number of multiple devices, ownership models, and operating environments, BlackBerry reinvented Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) by bringing together Mobile Device Management, Security, Unified Communications and Applications by launching BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES 10). This represents the unification and simplification of its products to deliver an integrated and end-to-end solution. Mobile Device Management - it enables enterprises to manage their entire device fleet what ever the types of devices, the brands, ownership, operating system(BlackBerry 10, iOS or Android) and type of usage. Security - it enables enterprises to have a secured end-to-end mobility. Unified Communication - it enables enterprises to integrate voice, messaging, PIM, apps and social experiences. Applications - it enables enterprises to manage business, productivity and personal apps.

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