RIM Unleashes News Tsunami

TORONTO and WATERLOO, Ontario -- Rogers AT&T Wireless and Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX; RIM) today announced the commercial availability of a new Java-based BlackBerry Wireless Handheld for the industry-leading Rogers AT&T Wireless GSM/GPRS network in Canada. The BlackBerry 6710 from Rogers AT&T Wireless offers a completely new voice experience for BlackBerry customers. Equipped with new features including an integrated speaker/microphone, world band frequency support and a removable/rechargeable battery, this new BlackBerry handheld provides Rogers AT&T Wireless customers with greater flexibility and convenience for making and receiving wireless phone calls."We are committed to continuing to provide Canadians with the innovative products and services they've come to expect from Canada's leading wireless provider," said Rob Bruce, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers AT&T Wireless. "The BlackBerry 6710 is an extraordinary wireless device, enabling Rogers AT&T Wireless customers with seamless access to the Internet, e-mail, calendar and contacts, as well as the effortless wireless phone functionality."Also new for the BlackBerry 6710 and the BlackBerry 5810 from Rogers AT&T Wireless is BlackBerry Web Client. BlackBerry Web Client is a new web-based application that enables Rogers AT&T Wireless customers to access multiple existing e-mail accounts, including ISP (Internet Service Provider) accounts, from a single BlackBerry handheld. BlackBerry Web Client provides support to Rogers AT&T Wireless customers who do not currently use MicrosoftÒ Exchange or Lotus Domino, as well as customers who wish to access personal e-mail accounts in addition to their office e-mail.In a separate release:HONG KONG -- Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited and Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the commercial launch of BlackBerry Web Client in Hong Kong. BlackBerry Web Client is a web-based application that enables a single BlackBerry handheld to access multiple existing email accounts including ISP email accounts that support the POP3 protocol. BlackBerry Web Client complements the corporate email integration features enabled by BlackBerry Enterprise Server. The BlackBerry wireless solution is available in Hong Kong from Hutchison Telecom and provides a range of email, data and phone services."Hutchison Telecom is the first mobile operator in Asia to deliver the BlackBerry wireless email solution and in only a few months we have successfully deployed BlackBerry in leading corporations in Hong Kong," said Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited. "BlackBerry Web Client is an extension of our offering to provide new and existing customers with additional email integration options using our robust GPRS data service platform. With our widest and world-leading coverage of GPRS roaming service, BlackBerry customers can receive all emails automatically while travelling abroad in 20 countries and regions round the world, staying close connected with their business partners and friends. Underlining our leading position in the local wireless data market, we will continue our efforts to bring in the most innovative wireless services to meet the needs of the individuals and the corporate community. "In a separate release:SAN DIEGO and WATERLOO, Ontario -- Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and announced plans to help customers extend enterprise applications to mobile workforce environments using the BlackBerry* wireless platform. The companies initially intend to focus efforts on deploying wireless applications that increase the productivity of mobile professionals in both public and private industries such as federal/state/local government agencies, utilities, healthcare and emergency response sectors."SAIC and RIM will work together to leverage the new connectivity features of BlackBerry Enterprise Server v3.5 and help customers build secure wireless applications that extend access to enterprise data beyond email," said Jim Balsillie, chairman and co-CEO at Research In Motion. "SAIC's expertise in systems integration and software support and installation in conjunction with RIM's solution could allow customers to confidently advance their wireless plans and further expand the ROI potential of the BlackBerry platform.""In addition to working with RIM, SAIC has broadly deployed the BlackBerry wireless solution and has been pleased with the results," said Bob Young, senior vice president and general manager of the Global Telecommunications Group at SAIC. "We are pleased to be working with RIM to extend leading wireless applications to corporate customers and carriers."In a separate release:LAS VEGAS -- Consilient Technologies today announced it will provide Novell(R) GroupWise users with wireless access to email via the BlackBerry(TM) platform from Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) using MX(TM) software. There are currently over 34 million Novell GroupWise users. MX is mail extension software developed by Consilient through the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program.Currently, BlackBerry Enterprise Server supports integration with Microsoft(R) Exchange and Lotus(R) Domino(TM) based environments. Using MX software, any corporate email system including Novell GroupWise may be wirelessly extended to BlackBerry handhelds without supplementary hardware purchases or changes to the handhelds.MX creates a communication link between BlackBerry Enterprise Server and the GroupWise server without using a desktop redirector. MX supports all BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds and leverages the end-to-end security (using Triple DES encryption) provided by the BlackBerry platform for corporate customers."The combination of RIM's BlackBerry wireless platform and Consilient's innovative MX software will enable customers with Novell GroupWise email accounts to enjoy secure, mobile access to their inbox," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Brand Management at Research In Motion. "BlackBerry can deliver significant productivity gains, cost savings and competitive advantage for business users."Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM)Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Ltd.Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)Consilient Technologies Corp.