BlackBerry Platform Enhancements

RIM) announced a series of updates for its BlackBerry® platform that include enhanced messaging and collaboration, simpler management, enhanced security and expanded application development support.
These new BlackBerry platform enhancements are scheduled to be phased in to new software releases during the first half of 2008.

My favorites are

  • Remote Search for Messages â?? Users will be able to search for and retrieve email messages from their email server even if the message is no longer stored on their BlackBerry smartphone.
  • Over-the-Air Device Software Upgrades â?? Organizations will be able to update a user’s BlackBerry device software wirelessly, delivering a fast, cost-effective method for remotely supporting users and managing BlackBerry device software lifecycles

For more information, read this press release