Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BlackBerry Connect application will not operate without the necessary back-end software. Please contact your IT administrator for a username and password. BlackBerry Connect™ is an enterprise instant message (IM) and presence application that improves communication and collaboration while simultaneously protecting corporate data and respecting employee privacy. BlackBerry Connect extends corporate instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Lync and OCS to market leading mobile devices without requiring a VPN, firewall holes or servers in the DMZ. It provides instant messaging, presence, and corporate directory lookup from an easy-to-use interface. End User Features: •Keep personal contacts and IMs private •View colleagues’ real-time availability via presence •Select the best way to communicate – IM, email*, or a phone call •Receive message alerts and notifications, even when the app is in the background •Search corporate directory for a contact •Manage multiple chats in conversation view •Use swipe cell for quick actions on contacts view •View contacts by groups and favorites •Search conversation history, even in offline or airplane mode •Set presence status and personal message •Set alert and away preferences •Automatically optimized client for iPhone or iPad •Retina display support IT Features: •Protect corporate data in motion and at rest with military-grade encryption •Secure the corporate network by not requiring firewall holes or servers in the DMZ •Configure granular security policies such as strong password requirements •Prevent data leakage by disabling cut/copy/paste and separating work and personal contacts •Remote lock or wipe corporate data while preserving personal information •Detect and prevent jailbroken devices from connecting to the corporate network •Integrates with other Good mobile collaboration solutions, providing seamless and secure end-to-end business workflow *Require BlackBerry Work Please Note: BlackBerry Connect is not compatible with iPod Touch