BITE, Vodafone and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Solution in Latvia

Riga, Latvia and Waterloo, ON - BITE Latvija in cooperation with Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® solution in Latvia.
The BlackBerry solution is renowned for its ability to provide push-based wireless access to email and other applications while satisfying the needs of both users and IT departments. In addition to wireless email access, BlackBerry smartphones enable customers to make calls, send and receive messages (SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging), browse the Internet and access their organizer as well as a wide variety of business and lifestyle applications.
BITE will offer customers a choice between the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 and BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphones. Both models provide business users and consumers a robust and easy-to-use communications solution for staying connected to the people and information that matter most to them.
“Bringing the world’s leading mobile solution to the Latvian market signifies yet another milestone in our commitment to bring a fresh experience to our customers. The BlackBerry solution will enable our customers to manage their contacts, information and communication requirements in a way that suits their lifestyle,” says Fred Hrenchuk, CEO of BITE Latvija.
Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA at RIM added, “We are delighted to be working with BITE and Vodafone to bring the BlackBerry solution to customers in Latvia. BlackBerry smartphones are the ideal choice for both professionals and consumers who want easy access to information on the move.”
BlackBerry Smartphones available from BITE Latvija
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone, one of the smallest and lightest smartphones on the market, packs functionality and performance in an elegant design. Within its sleek and stylish exterior, this award winning smartphone includes powerful communications features and rich multimedia capabilities including a camera, music and video player and an expandable memory slot for additional storage.
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is a powerful and intuitive smartphone that features a full QWERTY keyboard, yet is compact in size. The smartphone also includes rich multimedia capabilities, as well as built-in GPS that supports location-based applications and services such as mapping and navigation.
BITE Latvija will offer customers two options for services and software.
Designed for corporate customers, the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software integrates with IBM Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other applications. In addition to BlackBerry Enterprise Server, BITE is offering BlackBerry® Internet Service for individuals and smaller businesses. This service allows users to access up to 10 supported personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.
About Research In Motion (RIM)Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
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