Brightstar Expands Global Reach into Africa with RIM Distribution Agreement

RIM Selects Brightstar to Distribute BlackBerry Smartphones in Seven African Countries

Miami, FL and Waterloo, ON - Brightstar Corp., a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises in the telecommunications industry, today announced an expansion of its distribution agreement with Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) into Africa.

Expanding its global operations into Africa, Brightstar will begin distributing BlackBerry® products to seven countries in the Sub Sahara Africa region, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cote D’Ivoire, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique.

Through its distribution centers and staff in Africa, Brightstar will initially distribute the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 and BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphones, in addition to BlackBerry software and accessories. The BlackBerry smartphones will be available from various network operators and retail outlets throughout Sub Sahara Africa.

“This expanded agreement underscores the strategic nature of our alliance with RIM and our growing global presence within the industry,” said Arturo Osorio, President Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Brightstar. “We look forward to taking our customized channel solutions and insights and working together to bring a larger portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones into this new market.”

“We are pleased to further our relationship with Brightstar in order to expand our reach in the market. We look forward to working with Brightstar to bring more BlackBerry smartphones to more countries in Africa,” said Deon Liebenberg, Regional Director for Sub Sahara Africa at RIM.

For more than five years, RIM and Brightstar have enjoyed a strong and growing global relationship and, with today’s announcement, the companies have now expanded their collaboration to 67 countries and regions. In addition to Africa, Brightstar currently distributes BlackBerry products to network operators, retailers and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

About Brightstar Corp.
Brightstar is a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to Manufacturers, Operators, Retailers, and Enterprises serving the telecommunications industry. With sales and distribution facilities on six continents, Brightstar offers its customers the largest global reach, enabling the right product to be in the right place, at the right time. For more information on Brightstar, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion, a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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DOCOMO Launches the BlackBerry Curve 9300 Smartphone in Japan

Tokyo, Japan - NTT DOCOMO, INC. today launched the BlackBerry® Curve™ 9300 smartphone in Japan.

The BlackBerry Curve 9300 is a light-weight, compact smartphone that offers global 3G connectivity and features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, and an optical trackpad for fluid navigation. It includes built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as dedicated media keys located along on the top of the smartphone to provide handy controls for accessing multimedia and voice calls, such as skipping music tracks, pausing a video or muting.

The new smartphone also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. With the included BlackBerry® Media Sync application, customers can easily synchronize their iTunes® and Windows Media™ Player digital music collections with the smartphone. In addition, users can customize the smartphone with a wide variety of applications found on BlackBerry App World™

The new BlackBerry Curve 9300 is supported on BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Internet Service allowing customers to access multiple supported email accounts, social networking sites and popular instant messaging services including BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), with messages automatically pushed to the smartphone. The i-mode email service is also supported.

About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world’s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 56 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world’s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 54 million using FOMA™, the world’s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle tools" for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.

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BlackBerry 6 Gains FIPS Security Certification for U.S. Government Agencies

BlackBerry Torch and Other BlackBerry Smartphones Running the New BlackBerry 6 OS Now Certified for Use by U.S. Government Agencies

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM, TSX: RIM) announced today that BlackBerry® 6, a powerful new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones, is now FIPS 140-2 certified. This FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) certification provides confidence to a variety of security-conscious organizations, including U.S. government agencies, companies in regulated industries and other organizations dealing with sensitive information, that data stored on smartphones running BlackBerry 6 can be properly secured and encrypted.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

BlackBerry 6, which debuted on the BlackBerry® Torch™ smartphone earlier this year, retains the trusted features of the BlackBerry brand while delivering a rich experience that’s powerful and easy to use. It has a redesigned interface, includes expanded messaging capabilities, enhanced multimedia support and a new and rich WebKit-based browser that delivers fast Internet browsing. In addition to the BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry 6 ships on the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780 and BlackBerry® Style™ smartphones. BlackBerry 6 can also run on the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700, BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G and BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G smartphones (subject to carrier certifications).

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

In addition to various FIPS certifications, BlackBerry® products have passed rigorous security assessments from a variety of other independent organizations around the world. For example, the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution has been approved through the CESG Assisted Product Scheme (CAPS) in the United Kingdom and by the Defence Signals Directorate in Australia, and has also received Common Criteria EAL 4+ certification.” As a result, the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution has been approved for storing and transmitting sensitive data by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as government organizations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia and New Zealand.

For more information about security and the BlackBerry platform visit www.blackberry.com/security.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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RIM Lighting Up the BlackBerry Torch Smartphone in Australia

Highly anticipated BlackBerry Torch 9800, first to feature BlackBerry 6, combines touch screen and easy-to-use keyboard plus rich new browsing experience

Sydney, Australia - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone in Australia. The BlackBerry Torch is the world’s first smartphone to combine a user-friendly BlackBerry® keyboard with a full touch screen experience and the first to include the new BlackBerry® 6 OS.

“The BlackBerry Torch has been highly anticipated here in Australia and we are very proud to be launching this innovative new smartphone with our carrier partners,” said Adele Beachley, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Torch smartphone builds on the familiar and powerful capabilities of the BlackBerry platform to provide the features that are ideal for socially connected consumers while also providing the tools that business customers trust.”

The new BlackBerry Torch features an exciting combination of a large touch screen, optical trackpad and backlit slide-out BlackBerry keyboard. It offers support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks around the world, includes the latest generation in Wi-Fi® (b/g/n) connectivity and features built-in GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging. Its 5 MP camera takes exceptional pictures with continuous auto focus, image stabilisation, scene modes and zoom, and it also supports video recording. In addition, it comes with a combined 8 GB of media storage out-of-the-box and includes a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that can bring the total storage memory to 36 GB for customers who want more.

BlackBerry 6
The BlackBerry Torch is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch with BlackBerry 6, a new operating system that retains the trusted features of the BlackBerry brand while delivering a rich experience that’s powerful and easy to use. It includes expanded messaging capabilities with intuitive features to simplify the management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and provides integrated access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), Facebook®, Twitter™, MySpace™ and various instant messaging applications available on the BlackBerry Torch smartphone. Its enhanced multimedia experience rivals the best in the industry and includes a dedicated YouTube app and Podcasts app.

BlackBerry 6 has a redesigned interface and integrates a new and rich WebKit-based browser that renders HTML web pages (as well as HTML email) quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience. It features tabs for accessing multiple sites simultaneously, pinch to zoom for easy navigation and a zoom feature that can intelligently wrap text in a column while maintaining the placement of a page's key elements (simply double-tap on the BlackBerry Torch).

“One of the new features of BlackBerry 6 that I particularly like is Universal Search,” said Beachley. “It is easily accessible and allows users to search through everything on their handset – email, messages, contacts, music, videos and more – as well as extend their search to the Internet or to discover applications on BlackBerry App World™.”

Pricing and Availability
The new BlackBerry Torch smartphone is expected to be available from Optus ‘yes’ stores from the 21 October 2010. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 will be available from Telstra and VHA in the coming months. Please check with carriers for in-store dates and pricing.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionised the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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MTN South Africa Launches the New BlackBerry Torch Smartphone in South Africa

Combines New Touch Screen Experience with Easy-To-Use Keyboard First to Feature New BlackBerry 6 with Rich WebKit Browser

Johannesburg, South Africa - MTN South Africa today launched the new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone in South Africa. Ideal for socially connected consumers and packed with the tools business customers love, the new handset offers elegant styling with top-of-the-line features and functionality. It’s the world's first smartphone to combine a BlackBerry® keyboard with a full touch screen experience and the first to feature the new BlackBerry® 6.

“We live in an age where people want to connect to the Internet and their social networks at anytime and from anywhere. MTN is committed to ensuring it offers its customers innovative solutions that meet their diverse needs and communication requirements,” says Serame Taukobong, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN South Africa.

The new BlackBerry Torch features an exciting combination of a large capacitive touch screen and optical trackpad with a backlit slide-out BlackBerry keyboard, designed to feel optimally balanced when opened for typing. It also offers support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks around the world, includes the latest generation in Wi-Fi® (b/g/n) connectivity and built-in GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging. Its 5 MP camera takes exceptional pictures with continuous auto focus, image stabilization, scene modes and zoom, and it also supports video recording. In addition, it comes with a combined 8 GB of media storage out-of-the-box, and includes a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that can bring the total storage memory to 36 GB for customers that want more.

The BlackBerry Torch is the first to launch with BlackBerry 6, a new operating system for BlackBerry smartphones. It features a redesigned interface, and a new and rich WebKit-based browser that renders HTML web pages (as well as HTML email) quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience. The browser includes tabs for accessing multiple sites simultaneously, pinch to zoom and an auto-wrap text zoom feature that can intelligently wrap text in a column while maintaining the placement of a page's key elements (simply double-tap on the BlackBerry Torch).

BlackBerry 6 features a redesigned interface that seamlessly works with the touch screen and trackpad, includes expanded messaging capabilities with intuitive features to simplify the management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and provides integrated access to the BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™), Facebook®, Twitter™, MySpace™ and various instant messaging applications available on the BlackBerry Torch smartphone. Its enhanced multimedia experience rivals the best in the industry and includes a dedicated YouTube app and Podcasts app. A universal search feature allows users to search for content on the smartphone, as well as extend the search to the Internet or to discover applications on BlackBerry App World™, which is included and now supports credit card payments.

The BlackBerry Torch smartphone is expected to be available from MTN South Africa in mid-October through all MTN outlets and on all MTN price plans. For more information visit www.mtn.co.za or www.blackberry.com/torch.

Register for Rica wherever you buy an MTN PayAsYouGo starter pack or get an MTN TopUp or MTN AnyTime contract. Registration is free of charge. Just remember to bring your ID book and proof of residential address.

ABOUT MTN GROUP
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: "MTN".

As at the end of 30 June 2010, MTN recorded 129.2 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. The MTN Group is a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and has exclusive mobile content rights for Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.mtn.com and www.mtnfootball.com.

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RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Curve 3G Smartphone in Singapore

New addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series is fast, easy-to-use, richly-featured and BlackBerry 6 ready

Singapore - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G, an exciting addition to the popular BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.

“The BlackBerry Curve 3G is both an accessible and feature-rich smartphone, which will be popular with customers in Singapore who highly value communications and productivity tools that help them get ahead of their day. With the ability to connect to 3G and Wi-Fi networks, users can access information and communicate quickly with the people that matter most, as well as take advantage of useful features like built-in GPS to share their location on BBM and social networking sites,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director, South East Asia, RIM.

The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, optical trackpad for fluid navigation, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as dedicated media keys, so music lovers can easily access their tunes while on the go. The new smartphone also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. Support for 3G networks makes browsing faster, streaming music smoother, and gives users the ability to talk on the phone while they browse the web or instant message with BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger).

The BlackBerry Curve 3G ships with BlackBerry® 5 and is BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones. It retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, subject to carrier certifications, in the coming months.

The new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9300) is expected to be available in Singapore in the coming weeks.

For more information about the new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone visit www.blackberry.com/curve3G. For more information about BlackBerry 6, visit www.blackberry.com/6.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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Popular Series Continues with New BlackBerry Curve 3G from Sprint; Able to be updated to BlackBerry 6

New model of the popular BlackBerry Curve smartphone features a sleek, professional look with a chrome-like finish, textured battery door, more memory and two color options - Graphite Gray and Royal Purple

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS and WATERLOO, ONTARIO - Sprint (NYSE:S) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the upcoming availability of BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G (model 9330), a new addition to the popular BlackBerry Curve family of smartphones. The new model offers Sprint customers a powerful, feature-rich handset at an easily affordable price.

BlackBerry Curve 3G will be available beginning Sunday, Sept. 26, through Sprint's direct ship sales channels including Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web sales (www.sprint.com) for $49.99 with a new two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes and surcharges excluded). It will then be available in all remaining Sprint sales channels beginning Sunday, Oct. 10.

The new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone features a sleek and professional look with its slim and lightweight form factor, textured battery door and a new chrome-like finish in Graphite Gray or Royal Purple. BlackBerry Curve 3G has 512MB Flash memory as well as a MicroSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage.

This new smartphone ships with BlackBerry® 5 out of the box and is BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones that will be available to Sprint BlackBerry Curve 3G customers in 2011. It retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Key enhancements will include a new intuitive user interface, new Social Feeds application, WebKit browser and universal search.

"The BlackBerry Curve series continues to be a tremendous success," said David Owens, vice president of Marketing for Sprint. "We are excited to offer this new model and then bring the new BlackBerry 6 operating system to it in 2011. BlackBerry Curve 3G offers the same value and form factor our customers have come to expect but it also provides key enhancements to stay productive and entertained with email messaging and the latest multimedia and social media features."

BlackBerry Curve 3G offers many popular features including:

• Convenient trackpad interface with full QWERTY keyboard
• 2.0 MP camera with support for video recording
• Dedicated media keys to play, pause and skip songs
• Wi-Fi®: 802-11 B/G and GPS
• Visual Voicemail
• 512 MB Flash memory plus a MicroSD/SDHC slot for up to 32 GB of media storage, 2GB card included

"The new BlackBerry Curve 3G is an extremely attractive, approachable and affordable handset that provides a perfect choice for Sprint customers who are looking for a user-friendly 3G smartphone to help them make the most of their day," said David J. Smith, vice president of Product Management, Research In Motion.

The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone will support a variety of multimedia applications, including Sprint Music Store™, Sprint TV™ and Pandora™. It also boasts dedicated applications for a smoothly integrated social networking experience with Facebook®, MySpace™ and Flickr™.

BlackBerry Curve 3G requires activation on an Everything Data plan or a Business Advantage Messaging and Data plan. Additional plan options are available for business customers. Sprint's industry-leading Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, Anytime℠ include unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from every mobile in America while on the Sprint network. Everything Data plans start at $69.99 per month – the same price Verizon and AT&T charge for unlimited talk only (all price plans exclude surcharges and taxes).1

With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can take advantage of BlackBerry Curve 3G for 30 days. If not completely satisfied, customers may return the smartphone within 30 days to get reimbursed for the handset purchase and activation fee, get both the early termination and restocking fees waived, and receive a full refund for the monthly service plan charges.2

Sprint is the only wireless carrier to offer Ready Now service with trained retail associates to work one-on-one with customers to personalize their BlackBerry Curve 3G, set up features and demonstrate how it works before the customer leaves the store. Customers have the choice of sitting down with a Sprint retail associate at the time of purchase or they can schedule an appointment for a later time at www.sprint.com/storelocator.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48.1 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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SharePoint Mobile Integration for BlackBerry smartphones with SilverDust v2.4

Access SharePoint content with your BlackBerry smartphone, from wherever you are

BOSTON - SoftArtisans is announcing the release and immediate availability of SilverDust version 2.4, providing mobile workers with access to SharePoint content from their BlackBerry® smartphones. SilverDust allows users to access their critical business data stored in SharePoint from wherever they are using their BlackBerry smartphone.

Users can:

• Participate in SharePoint workflows
• Review, edit, check in, and check out documents
• Manage your company task lists
• Access shared calendars, and more.

“This new release brings unparalleled integration and performance,” said David Wihl, CEO of SoftArtisans, “our many enterprise customers will be very pleased with the workflow support and scalability to the largest SharePoint configurations.”
SilverDust integrates with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and Active Directory. Configuring it does not require any changes to, or installations on, the company’s SharePoint server, and SilverDust honors all of SharePoint’s security settings. SilverDust works whether users are online or not, so they can stay productive no matter where they are.

Wide Range of Industries Seeking Increased Mobility through SharePoint Integration with BlackBerry Smartphones

SilverDust customers range from large financial enterprises to companies in the energy sector. These organizations have large SharePoint deployments, and a highly mobile workforce that they seek to make more productive while away from their desks. These companies, and others, have turned to SoftArtisans SilverDust as a trusted and secure solution.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Watertown, MA, SoftArtisans is a leading developer of BlackBerry® and SharePoint integration, Microsoft Office format reporting, and secure enterprise file transfer software. As a BlackBerry® Elite Alliance Member and longtime Microsoft partner, SoftArtisans develops SilverDust which provides BlackBerry® smartphone users with secure access to SharePoint content. SoftArtisans hosts the New England BlackBerry Developers Group and has been honored as one of North America's 500 fastest-growing technology companies.

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eBay and RIM Offer eBay Application for BlackBerry Smartphones in Six More Countries

eBay application allows sellers to relist items directly within app; buyers can access more information about sellers

san Jose, Calif. and Waterloo, Ont. - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a world leader in wireless innovation, and eBay, a global leader in mobile commerce and the world’s largest online marketplace, today jointly announced that the free eBay Application for BlackBerry® smartphones is immediately available on BlackBerry App World™ in six more countries: Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.* The application is also now officially available to North American BlackBerry smartphone users after a successful beta preview period.

”We are thrilled to be extending eBay’s mobile presence to millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the globe,” said Steve Yankovich, vice president of platform business solutions and mobile at eBay Inc. ”When developing any mobile application, we take into account the unique features and advantages of the device to better meet our customers’ needs. With BlackBerry’s Push Service and multi-tasking technology, eBay buyers and sellers are able to stay up-to-date on great deals and sales.”

With the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones, users can search, bid, buy and check their eBay buying and selling activity virtually anywhere. The application leverages the BlackBerry® Push Service to allow users to be wirelessly notified of the status of eBay listings in real-time. With alerts, eBay buyers can be notified when they have won an item or have been outbid, or if a listing on their Watch List is ending soon. Further, eBay sellers can be notified when a sale ends and will be provided with buyer information and the sale price. All notifications are directed to the user’s BlackBerry® Email inbox and, because the BlackBerry OS supports multi-tasking, users can simply click the email notification to automatically launch or switch to the eBay application.

“The idea of making eBay listings more conveniently accessible and manageable on BlackBerry smartphones is a 'natural', and the seamless mobile experience enabled by the unique push-based BlackBerry platform provides a perfect complement to the purchase process,” said Alan Brenner, senior vice president, BlackBerry Platform at Research In Motion.

The official eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones includes features such as:

· Add to Calendar – Add the end time for listings to the BlackBerry Calendar and set reminders

· Daily Deals – View limited time bargains on popular items, where items are often over 50% off the original price and include free shipping**

· My eBay – Access personal eBay activity including Watched items, Bids, Sales, Saved Searches and Favorite Sellers

· Member Messages – Receive and reply to messages and emails sent through My eBay

· Payments – PayPal account users can purchase items within the application***

· Re-List Items – Re-list items for sale when current listing ends with no sale

· Sort Search Results by Distance – Sort search results by distance from location (up to 1,200 miles)

As a leading force in global mobile commerce, eBay Inc. is expected to generate $1.5 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) in 2010 through its mobile platforms. With the international availability of the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones, more mobile shoppers will have access to the 200+ million listings across eBay’s global marketplace. Today, over half of eBay’s mobile GMV comes from outside the United States.

For more information on the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones, please visit www.blackberry.com/ebay.

To view a demo of the eBay application for BlackBerry, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhDB2XVLKd0

Availability

The eBayApplication for BlackBerry smartphones is free and is now available on BlackBerry App World in North America, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom (www.blackberry.com/appworld).

*The eBay application supports BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry OS version 4.5 or higher and requires a BlackBerry service plan that includes Internet access. The application also requires access to a wireless network.

**Daily Deals are currently only available on Australia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and United States versions of the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones.

***Purchasing items in the eBay Application for BlackBerry smartphones with PayPal is only available in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

About eBay Inc.

Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay Classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and our global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

For more information on eBay mobile, visit www.ebay.com/mobile.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion 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 BlackBerryÒ 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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Automatically Track and Email Business Mileage Using Innovative Application For BlackBerry Smartphones

New version of VQ Mileage Tracker app not only tracks business mileage but now also automatically emails reports to user

Toronto, ON - VQ Mileage Tracker™ (www.4tracker.com), an app for BlackBerry® smartphones that automatically tracks business mileage, now also automatically emails reports to users, making it even easier for employees to save time while increasing accuracy and accountability for employers and people who are self-employed.

“VQ Mileage Tracker has been a run-away success since it launched this Spring,” says Harris Korn, president of Xpressions Inc., creators of VQ Mileage Tracker (www.4tracker.com) and VQ CarFinder (www.4carfinder). “Since then, we’ve added a number of new features based on user feedback, making VQ Mileage Tracker an even more efficient and effective tool for business people to track and report their mileage.”

New features in version 3.2.0 of VQ Mileage Tracker include:

• Auto-Report Generation: Users can set VQ Mileage Tracker to automatically email them weekly, monthly or quarterly Mileage Report spreadsheets
• Track to nearest tenth of mile/km: Users can track to the nearest tenth of a mile/km or to the nearest mile/km
• Time Tracker: In addition to reporting start and end address and distance travelled, VQ Mileage Tracker now also reports trip duration in hours and minutes so users can more accurately track time spent driving for business
• Advanced Address Capture: VQ Mileage Tracker can capture the address where the user parked even if they parked underground

“VQ Mileage Tracker saves business people time and spares them the frustration and inefficiency of manually tracking their mileage,” adds Korn. “It’s great for anyone who has to be on the road for work.”

“Most existing mileage tracking apps are what we call ‘digital pencils’, in that they require you to manually key in everything,” says Korn. “VQ Mileage Tracker does all of this for the user. It automatically notes the date and time, how far you drove, and the address you drove to every time you drive your car and now it can automatically email you all this information when you’re ready to submit an expense report.”

An Enterprise version of VQ Mileage Tracker has also been launched which enables companies to efficiently and cost-effectively track employee mileage.

VQ Mileage Tracker uses the GPS built into a BlackBerry smartphone along with in-vehicle Bluetooth® to automatically determine when the user starts and ends a trip. Owners of vehicles without built-in Bluetooth can purchase a VQ Bluetooth Car Charger (a Car Charger that also simulates in-vehicle Bluetooth) at www.4tracker.com, or they can use the app in semi-automatic mode – they just click on the app when they start driving, and then click the app again when they reach their destination. VQ Mileage Tracker does the rest.

“The business community’s response to VQ Mileage Tracker has been exceptional. Salespeople and field service staff see this as a great time saver. Management in sales, field services and finance see VQ Mileage Tracker as an efficient and cost effective tool to increase staff productivity and reporting accuracy. We’re also exploring enterprise-level licensing opportunities for companies to distribute VQ Mileage Tracker to their staff as a productivity tool.”

VQ Mileage Tracker is currently promotionally priced on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld). VQ Mileage Tracker works on all current BlackBerry smartphone models that have built-in GPS and run BlackBerry OS version 4.6 or higher.

For more information go to www.4tracker.com

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About Xpressions Inc:

Xpressions Inc. (www.xpinc.com), creators of innovative and time/stress-saving apps like VQ Mileage Tracker (www.4tracker.com) and VQ CarFinder (www.4carfinder.com), is a Product Innovation company that invents and markets technology-driven products. Xpressions Inc. is a BlackBerry® Alliance Associate Member and a Forum Nokia Pro Member, and is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

© 2010 Xpressions Inc. All Rights Reserved. VQ Mileage Tracker, VQ CarFinder and related marks, images and symbols are exclusive properties and trademarks of Xpressions Inc and VisionQuest Innovations.

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China Telecom and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Solution in China

Targeting multinationals and local enterprises, the BlackBerry solution will deliver productivity gains, for the first time, to CDMA customers in China

Beijing, China and Waterloo, ON - China Telecom Corporation Limited (China Telecom) (HKEx: 00728; NYSE: CHA) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched the BlackBerry® solution for China Telecom enterprise customers in China.

Running across China Telecom’s EVDO 3G network, the BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to offer China Telecom enterprise customers easy access to email, messaging, enterprise social networking, phone, organizer and multimedia features, as well as a wide range of mobile business and lifestyle applications. With BlackBerry smartphones, China Telecom enterprise customers will be able to enjoy the productivity benefits that come from being wirelessly connected to the people and information that matter most to them.

One of the largest 3G networks in the world, China Telecom’s 3G network covers over 20,000 counties and was the first commercialized 3G network in China. With the network support from China Telecom, BlackBerry smartphone users will enjoy advanced mobile communications with fast access the Internet, as well as a wide range of mobile applications and high-quality voice calls.

Following the launch today, China Telecom plans to offer its customers the powerful and feature-rich BlackBerry solution with a selection of service plans. China Telecom understands the needs of its enterprise customers and is pleased to launch the BlackBerry solution, providing an end-to-end integrated platform that delivers effective and efficient communications.

RIM is also delighted to launch the BlackBerry solution with China Telecom as China Telecom’s in-depth market and customer knowledge, along with its comprehensive network coverage, will help raise the presence of the BlackBerry solution among enterprise customers in China.

China Telecom will offer the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software and the EVDO 3G-enabled BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone to its enterprise customers beginning in the second half of May. The BlackBerry solution will be marketed with China Telecom’s “E Surfing” 3G service and will initially be launched in sixteen provinces.

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SCOTTY mobil available for BlackBerry smartphones!

Public transportation route finder app now available on BlackBerry App World

Vienna, Austria - SCOTTY mobil is ÖBB’s (Austrian Railways) new route finder app for BlackBerry® smartphones, allowing users to search and plan travel using all means of public transport in Austria. To make travelling easier than ever before, ÖBB announces the launch of the free app on BlackBerry App World™.

Future of mobile information
The SCOTTY mobil app provides up to date information including: train and bus schedules, maps of local areas and real-time information and updates relevant to all forms of public transport in Austria. The initiative, which started more than 2 years ago to better inform travelers in Austria, provides travel information in real-time, as well as maps of the surroundings. Beginning today, travelers will be able to get all this information, using the SCOTTY mobil application on their BlackBerry smartphone.

Smart connection
Gabriele Lutter, Speaker of the Board of Management ÖBB Personenverkehr: "The intelligent link between BlackBerry smartphones and the ÖBB service makes every aspect of researching information for travel even more convenient. With this application, checking for a schedule on your BlackBerry smartphone is extremely easy and straight-forward, even if you are doing it at the last minute."

SCOTTY mobil leads the way
SCOTTY mobil provides travelers with a simple way to find their preferred connection and timetable, without the need to enter large amounts of information. You will always find the right way, because SCOTTY mobil shows walking instructions as well as bus stops and/or surrounding train stations. Thanks to having real-time information at your fingertips, you can always check if your train is on time. You will find schedules, not only of Austrian means of public transport, but also European train connections or even bus timetables in Switzerland.

SCOTTY mobil is a service of the ÖBB which is free of charge. Charges for downloads may apply depending on your mobile provider. Further information can be found at: www.oebb.at/scottymobil.

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Kryos Velocity Announces New Product Dedicated to Creating Lotus Domino Apps for BlackBerry Smartphones

Velocity Designer for Lotus® Domino® allows you to create out-of-the-box enterprise applications for BlackBerry smartphones

Orlando, FL - Today at WES 2010, Kryos Systems Ltd. announced the beta launch of Velocity Designer for Lotus® Domino®. This innovative new software helps bridge the gap between Lotus Domino data and the growing need for enterprise mobile applications. With no programming background necessary, Lotus Domino administrators can extend access to Lotus Domino databases into the hands of remote staff. The Velocity Designer for Lotus Domino software can quickly and easily build BlackBerry® smartphone applications using simple menus, forms, and templates that leverage features of the BlackBerry platform.

“Building off our Velocity Mobile Platform technology and 15 years of Lotus Domino application development experience, this new product makes building mobile apps a breeze,” says Rick Hugie, Chief Technology Officer. “Enterprise applications for BlackBerry smartphones can be developed in a matter of days, right from within Lotus Notes, with Velocity guiding you through each step of the process.”

The benefit to the enterprise market is significant. Corporations can easily create remote access to back-office data and programs that run on the Lotus Domino platform. Traditionally it would require a team of specialized programmers significant time and money to accomplish the task. Velocity Designer for Lotus Domino handles the translation between the back-office systems and a wide variety of BlackBerry smartphones and allows businesses to connect the two with the skills of in-house Lotus personnel.

“The market for enterprise applications for BlackBerry smartphones is significant,” says Trevor Nimegeers, President & CEO. “Comscore reported a +21% growth in U.S. smartphone ownership in February 2010, with BlackBerry smartphones being the dominant player with 42.1% share of the U.S. smartphone platform market*. Smartphones are becoming mainstream and we’re making it easier for corporations to extend their existing technology investment in smartphones.”

Velocity for Lotus Domino will be launching to the marketplace in summer 2010, at the completion of beta testing. For more information or to participate in the beta testing, visit the Kryos Velocity booth at WES 2010 (booth #606), email sales@kryos.com, or phone 1-(866) 968-4826.

About Kryos
Founded in 1995, with headquarters in Calgary, Canada, Kryos is an award winning software and services company that helps people work better together through technology. Kryos developed the Velocity Designer for Lotus Domino to enable businesses to build Lotus applications for BlackBerry smartphones, without specialized developer skills, in time scales that measure in days, not months. Develop today, deploy tomorrow. It's that simple. Kryos is an IBM Premier Business Partner and BlackBerry® Alliance Member. For more information, please visit www.kryosvelocity.com.

*Source: Comscore February 2010 U.S. Mobile Subscriber Market Share Report

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RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone

CDMA customers get a bold new choice with powerhouse 3G smartphone that offers premium features and performance together with popular keyboard and trackpad, as well as support for Wi-Fi and high-speed 3G networks around the world

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone – the latest addition to the BlackBerry Bold portfolio of premium smartphones. Sophisticated, powerful and feature-rich, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a global smartphone for CDMA customers who want to stay connected, productive and entertained.

“The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone that we think customers will love,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “Whether at work or at play, the new BlackBerry Bold 9650 offers a truly impressive communications, multimedia and connectivity experience.”

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone supports 3G (EVDO) networks in North America and (HSPA/UMTS) abroad and has a full-QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad and built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), which makes it possible to talk on the phone while browsing the web or sending and receiving email. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 also includes 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB card included.

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 fuses form and function in a striking design and, in addition to providing premium phone and multimedia features, it of course delivers the industry’s leading mobile solution for email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking.

Other key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone include:

• Stylish design (4.4” x 2.4” x .56” and 4.8 oz.) with glossy black finish and chrome highlights
• Large (2.44”) high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi), able to display pictures, videos and web pages with impressive contrast and detail
• 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording
• Advanced media player for videos, pictures and music, a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and support for the Bluetooth® Stereo Audio Profile (A2DP/AVCRP)
• BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
• Easy mobile access to Facebook®, MySpace and Flickr®, as well as popular instant messaging services including BlackBerry® Messenger
• Support for BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones
• Full HTML web browser, streaming audio and video via RTSP
• Built-in GPS with support for geotagging, BlackBerry® Maps and other mapping applications
• Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).
• Support for high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks in North America, as well as UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks abroad
• Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery for 5 hours of CDMA talk time

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers in the United States beginning in May. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/bold.

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* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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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Prylos Launches Y-Dom Application for BlackBerry Smartphones

A job tracking and authentication solution that promises significant productivity gains in the personal and household service sector

Paris, France - Prylos, the specialist in professional mobile software developed for BlackBerry® smartphones, and a member of the BlackBerry® Alliance Program, today announced the availability of Y-Dom, a dedicated personal and household services application.

Y-Dom application for BlackBerry smartphones provides real-time tracking and authentication of job assignments performed by employees. Work order dispatching and scheduling, service call reports, alerts and timesheets are all handled on the employee’s BlackBerry smartphone, which is connected up to the company’s central information system via a wireless carrier network. Y-Dom also delivers real-time feedback to a central database. As a result, service workers spend much less time traveling back and forth to retrieve orders.

Best of all, the software does away with hardcopy timesheets, which were previously handled in two stages and required two signatures, so that processing, monitoring labor costs and invoicing takes less time and effort.

With 6 million* households in France interested and 2 million individuals already employing outside help, personal and household services are a booming business, with the sector boasting the highest job-creation rate over the past few years. The areas involved range from housekeeping and childcare to help with schoolwork and care for the elderly.

The rapid growth of this sector, combined with the need for professionals to upgrade their service offers and optimize their costs, led Prylos to develop the Y-Dom mobile application.

*Source ANSP (Agence Nationale des Services à la Personne)

About Prylos
Formed in 2003 by Caroline Noublanche and David Lacan, Prylos is the specialist of mobile applications for professional and private users with an innovative concept: make your phone really smart. Prylos transforms the mobile into a true management tool suited to all and thus facilitates the everyday life of mobile workers, both in their work and their private lives. Prylos’ visionary know-how and technological reliability were lauded by Orange and Sun in 2003 and were awarded the 2007 CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Prize.

Nurtured by Paris Développement, the Paris Council’s high-tech incubator, Prylos gained the backing of OSEO Anvar for its approach to innovation in 2006.
A few references: Casino, Daily Motion, IPSOS, Néopresse (a subsidiary of La Poste), Neuf Cegetel, Pages Jaunes, RATP, SFR, Sernam, SNCF, Ten, TNS Sofres.
Workforce: 18. 2008 revenue: 1.3 million euros. www.prylos.com

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Research In Motion to Acquire QNX Software Unit from Harman International

Move furthers innovation among parties for mobility, connectivity and intelligent automotive markets

STAMFORD, CT and WATERLOO, ON - Harman International (NYSE:HAR) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM; TSX:RIM) announced today that the two companies have reached an agreement for RIM to acquire QNX Software Systems. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to close within 35-45 days. This strategic move is expected to further strengthen QNX penetration in the automotive market and foster innovation for markets served by all parties.

“RIM is excited about the planned acquisition of QNX Software Systems and we look forward to ongoing collaboration between Harman, QNX and RIM to further integrate and enhance the user experience between smartphones and in-vehicle audio and infotainment systems,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. “In addition to our interests in expanding the opportunities for QNX in the automotive sector and other markets, we believe the planned acquisition of QNX will also bring other value to RIM in terms of supporting certain unannounced product plans for intelligent peripherals, adding valuable intellectual property to RIM's portfolio and providing long-term synergies for the companies based on the significant and complementary OS expertise that exists within the RIM and QNX teams today."

“We welcome the opportunities that a strengthened relationship with RIM will create, as two innovation leaders collaborate to bring new connectivity solutions to the industry,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman’s Chairman, President and CEO. “We expect to maintain our close association with QNX and the cutting-edge software solutions it provides to Harman and our customers. We believe our leading customers will fully endorse this move and see it as a major step in advancing seamless connectivity and integration among intelligent devices.”

"Like Harman, RIM shares our passion for innovation and reliability, so we are absolutely thrilled with this opportunity,” said Dan Dodge, CEO, QNX Software Systems. “Moreover, RIM will give us the best of all possible mandates: to continue on our innovation path and to increase investment in our core products, professional services, and go-to-market channels. This is a great time to be a QNX customer, as we focus on collaborating with RIM to create an even more exciting platform for the next generation of connected and embedded devices.”

About Harman International
Harman International (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The Company maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia and employs about 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands spans some 15 leading names including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HAR.

About QNX
QNX Software Systems, based in Ottawa, Ontario, was founded in 1980 and acquired by Harman International in 2004. The unit’s QNX® Neutrino® open platform operating system is deployed across multiple business sectors including automotive, industrial, telecommunications, medical, defense, and aerospace. For additional information, visit www.qnx.com.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion (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 the Americas, 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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RIM Co-CEO to Present at TD Newcrest Tech/Telecom Conference

Waterloo, ON - Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) will present at the TD Newcrest Tech/Telecom Conference on Friday, April 16, 2010. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, will be available via live audio webcast on RIM’s website and can be accessed by logging on at www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml. A replay of the event will also be available on the website for two weeks following the event.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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. 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.

Tata Indicom Introduces Prepaid BlackBerry Service Plans and the First Weekly Plan Offering in India

• Introduces two service plans: BlackBerry Internet Bundle and BlackBerry Messaging Bundle
• Weekly plans for prepaid BlackBerry services a first in India
• Weekly package of Rs 85/- and Rs 250/-

New Delhi - Tata Teleservices Limited, India’s fastest-growing pan-India dual-technology telecom service provider, today announced through Tata Indicom the launch of prepaid BlackBerry® service plans. The new prepaid plans include a weekly plan offering, representing the first such BlackBerry service plans for customers in India.

Prepaid customers can choose from two service plans: BlackBerry® Messaging Bundle and BlackBerry® Internet Bundle, which offer customers different combinations of access to email, instant messaging services, social networking sites and Internet browsing. BlackBerry Messaging Bundle and BlackBerry Internet Bundle are available at a monthly package of Rs 299/- , Rs 900/- and weekly package of Rs 85/- and Rs 250/- respectively.

Announcing the launch of prepaid BlackBerry service and the weekly plans, Mr. Sunil Batra, President, Tata Teleservices said, “There are 2 firsts: first is that Tata Indicom is now offering prepaid BlackBerry services to customers and the second first is a weekly plan for BlackBerry smartphone customers who opt for prepaid services. Offering weekly service plans stems from our insight that the prepaid segment is highly cost conscious, and offering them weekly plans will liberate them from monthly commitments. Also we do realize that customer’ service preferences change often and offering weekly plans that suit their pocket and offers them the flexibility to change service options and keep up with the latest social trends is sure to be well received by the prepaid customer segment.”

Under the BlackBerry Messaging Bundle service plan, customers get unlimited access to email and popular instant messaging services. It allows customers to access as many as ten supported email accounts such as Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Google Mail™ and chat on popular services including Windows Live™ Messenger, Google Talk™, Yahoo!® Messenger and BlackBerry® Messenger. As an additional benefit, BlackBerry smartphones can display messages from multiple mailboxes in a single inbox and supports viewing email attachments from Microsoft Word (.doc), Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt), Microsoft Excel (.xls), and Adobe pdf (.pdf), as well as image files (.jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif, .tiff).

BlackBerry Internet Bundle gives customers all the features of the BlackBerry Messaging Bundle plus unlimited access to web browsing. .

“That’s not all; both plans are available on all BlackBerry smartphones from Tata Indicom,” Mr. Batra added. “BlackBerry smartphones have been well-received in the Indian market, and the launch of a variety of models is contributing to the appeal of the BlackBerry platform to an even wider range of customers. We have received tremendous response to our enhanced BlackBerry smartphone portfolio efficiently catering to diverse segments.”

Tata Indicom offers a variety of BlackBerry smartphones that can be conveniently combined with prepaid options such as the BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630, priced at Rs 27,990/-, which supports 3G networks around the world and includes rich multimedia features, as well as the popular BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 priced at 15990/-, which provides customers with a wide range of easy-to-use mobile applications, including email, phone, organizer, camera, multimedia and more.

About Tata Teleservices Limited
Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence across all of India’s 22 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under brands - Tata Indicom, Tata DOCOMO, Tata Photon and Tata Walky and uses both the CDMA and GSM technology platform(s) for its wireless networks. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than 420,000 towns and villages across the country, serving over 60 million subscribers. After its collaboration with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO in November 2008, Tata Teleservices has so far launched GSM services under the TATA DOCOMO brand name in 16 telecom Circles, and the remaining part of the country is also expected to be covered shortly. The company recently launched a new brand on the GSM platform—T24—in partnership with Indian retail giant Future Group. Tata Teleservices’ bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth telephony and Wireline services.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com, and www.tatadocomo.com

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National Geographic Experience Goes Mobile On BlackBerry Smartphones

HONG KONG - National Geographic today announced the launch of the National Geographic Application for BlackBerry® smartphone users in Hong Kong and Australia. The application is the first Hong Kong-developed National Geographic application designated for the BlackBerry platform and features a collection of wallpapers, ring-tones and video highlights from the National Geographic Channel, the brand most recognized for its high-quality production, compelling documentaries and breathtaking photos.

Inspiring BlackBerry smartphone users to explore the real world at their fingertips, the National Geographic Application delivers first-class National Geographic content and programming based on National Geographic’s multimedia archive, and is available for BlackBerry smartphone users in Hong Kong from PCCW mobile* and in Australia on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld).

“The collaboration with Research In Motion expands the reach of National Geographic Channel into the mobile space, enabling us to deliver the unique National Geographic experience to BlackBerry users in Hong Kong and Australia,” said Ward Platt, President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, National Geographic Channel International. “The sophisticated National Geographic Application caters to National Geographic subscribers who tell us they are increasingly using their BlackBerry smartphone to keep them entertained and informed while they are on the go. Similarly, we are looking forward to winning new fans for the Channel among BlackBerry subscribers.”

“National Geographic Channel will continue to work with RIM to enrich the National Geographic Application for BlackBerry smartphones. We aim to create new business opportunities in the burgeoning mobile spectrum with our premium content for our advertisers in Asia,” added Mr. Platt.

“The National Geographic Application enriches the mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users and is a great example of the type of entertainment and rich content that can be delivered on the BlackBerry platform,” said Jeff McDowell, Senior Vice President, Business Segment Marketing & Alliances, Research In Motion.

The National Geographic Application is available for BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry® OS 4.3 or higher.

About National Geographic Channels International
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to live curious through its smart, innovative programming that questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its six channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music. Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S., which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in more than 320 million homes in 166 countries and 34 languages. For more information, please visit www.natgeotv.com.

*Remark:
1. The National Geographic Application is now available from PCCW mobile for a monthly fee of HK$10. New users who sign up a one-year plan with PCCW mobile will enjoy free access to the application for 3 months. Terms and conditions apply, please check with PCCW mobile.

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Taiwan Mobile Launches the New BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone

Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan Mobile today announced that the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone is now available in Taiwan. The newest model from the BlackBerry® Bold™ series, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 includes an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and elegant design that will appeal to both professional and personal users in Taiwan.

“Taiwan Mobile is keen to launch smartphones that meet the communications needs of Taiwanese customers,” said Cliff Lai, Chief Operating Officer of Consumer Business Group, Taiwan Mobile. “Building on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold, we are pleased to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard in a sleeker design. As the sole provider of BlackBerry® smartphones and services, Taiwan Mobile offers a range of voice and data plans that provide flexibility for customers who want to enjoy both productivity gains and entertainment on-the-go with the BlackBerry platform.”

“We are delighted to introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone together with Taiwan Mobile,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion, “We believe that customers will be extremely impressed with the new 3G-enabled BlackBerry Bold 9700, including its exciting new features, exceptional performance and refined design.”

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone also features enhanced battery life and music playback time up to 38 hours.

Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

Value-added Services and Special Promotions

Value-added services for BlackBerry smartphones are available at Taiwan Mobile. In addition to the newly launched eBook app and StockMan service, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 supports Taiwan Mobile’s enhanced version of catch portal, which houses various applications including location-based services, a phone book for commonly used numbers and a mobile movie schedule and ticketing service.

For individual customers who select Taiwan Mobile’s entry-level voice plan (around NT$200), they can purchase the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 at a discounted price of NT$13,990. If the customer selects the BlackBerry 990 service plan with a 24-month contract and Taiwan Mobile’s Myzone Rate Plan (NT$568), they can enjoy a 20% discount on the BlackBerry 990 service plan (NT$792) and will be offered the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone free-of-charge*.

In addition, the first 1,000 customers who purchase a BlackBerry Bold 9700 from Taiwan Mobile will be granted a free GelaSkin**, an easy-to-apply removable cover for the BlackBerry smartphone that provides extra protection and allows users to personalize their BlackBerry smartphones*.

For enterprise customers who select the BlackBerry 1499 service plan with a 24-month contract and Taiwan Mobile’s NT$1,500 voice rate plan or Myzone Rate Plan (NT$568), they can enjoy the full benefits of the BlackBerry 1499 service plan for only NT$999 and will be offered a BlackBerry Bold 9700 free-of-charge.*

Furthermore, Taiwan Mobile will provide BlackBerry smartphone accessories to enterprise customers free-of-charge, which includes extra batteries, BlackBerry® Charging Pod (limited for 300 sets) and M-series Mini Extra Battery Charger (limited for 50 sets)*.

For individual customers, please contact Taiwan Mobile myfone stores or customer service hotline at 0809 000 852. For enterprise subscription, please contact Taiwan Mobile enterprise service hotline at 0809 000 809.

* Terms and conditions apply, please contact Taiwan Mobile.
** Three designs are available while stocks last.

About Taiwan Mobile
Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. (TWM) is a leading telecommunications company in Taiwan, with 30 percent of the market share, more than 6 million customers. It was incorporated in the Republic of China on February 25, 1997 and was the first non-state owned company to receive a GSM 1800 license.

TWM was the first private telecommunications company to go public and the first wireless operator to launch 3G services using Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology.

To maximize customer value, TWM is committed to the era of digital convergence and dedicated to provide the "Quadruple-Play" services across mobile, fixed-line, cable TV, and broadband. Looking ahead, TWM will continue to strengthen its competitiveness to become the most reliable telecom operator in Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.taiwanmobile.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

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RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone in Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Australia - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone for customers in Australia and New Zealand. The second generation of RIM's innovative and award-winning touch-screen smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2 significantly improves the BlackBerry® touch-screen platform with new technology and new features to let customers stay easily connected to the people, places and things that matter most.

“The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, with its next generation SurePress technology and large, brilliant display, gives users an unrivalled touch-screen experience for advanced communications and multimedia applications,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director for Southeast Asia, Research In Motion. “In addition, with the recent introduction of BlackBerry App World™, users can get even more out of their smartphone with a broad range of free mobile applications that are easier than ever to discover and download.”

Next-Gen SurePress Technology
The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone introduces a next generation SurePress™ technology based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. Typing on the smartphone's virtual keyboards is easier, more comfortable and more accurate. The new SurePress technology also allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt-key combinations.

Hardware Features

• Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate
• Large (3.25”), dazzling, high resolution 360 x 480 display at 184 ppi
• Capacitive touch-screen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless
• Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) networks
• 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the user is on the phone
• Media player for videos, pictures and music and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
• BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs to enable synching data such as contacts and calendar appointments between a computer and the smartphone
• A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
• Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalogue of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
• Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time

BlackBerry OS 5

• More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation
• Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined
• BlackBerry® Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
• Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5 will gain the ability to:
  • Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
  • Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
  • Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
  • Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
  • Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders

Pricing and Availability
Pricing and availability for the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone in the ANZ region is to be confirmed. For more information about the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, visit http://www.blackberry.com/storm.

* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organisations 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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Bharti Airtel Completes Deployment of the Bangalore Traffic Police Enforcement Automation System on BlackBerry Smartphones

Bangalore -

• Hon. Home Minister, State of Karnataka presents BlackBerry smartphones to traffic police personnel
• Bangalore Traffic Police equips all 650 Traffic Police officers with BlackBerry smartphones, making it the largest deployment of BlackBerry smartphones for a police department in India.

Bharti Airtel, Asia’s leading integrated telecom services provider, today announced that it has successfully completed the deployment of the “Traffic Police Enforcement Automation” system by providing BlackBerry® smartphones to all the officers of the Bangalore Traffic Police. Dr. V.S.Acharya, Hon. Home Minister, State of Karnataka in the presence of Mr. Shankar Bidari IPS, Commissioner of Police Bangalore City presented the last lot of 10 BlackBerry smartphones to the Bangalore Traffic Police personnel. With this, the Bangalore Traffic Police department has equipped all 650 officers a BlackBerry smartphone, giving them access to the large central database of vehicles, drivers and offenders.

The initiative brings together all aspects of operational traffic policing in one unified system and is capable of pulling out data on more than two million cases in less than two minutes. The solution involves vigilance through video cameras, set up at different traffic signals and equipping every Bangalore traffic police officer with a BlackBerry smartphone and Bluetooth® printer, which gives them access to the history of the driver and the vehicle and allows the officer to issue challans on the spot with the click of a button. This secure login based application assists in determining if the offender has a pending fine against his vehicle. The solution also allows officials to monitor their staff and generate periodical reports on performance

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Praveen Sood- Addl CP Bangalore Traffic Police said “The BlackBerry solution from Airtel is a powerful tool, which not only enhances the visibility of a robust and a streamlined Traffic Enforcement System but also gives us an effective way to control traffic offences.”

Commenting on the occasion, Najib Khan- Chief Operating Officer-South, Enterprise Services, Bharti Airtel said “It is a privilege for Bharti Airtel to have been entrusted with this prestigious project and is a clear recognition of our strength to deliver customised solutions. As an industry leader, we are committed to partner and deploy innovative solutions, such as BlackBerry smartphones, that make a positive impact on the community.”

As part of its efforts to develop applications for m-government initiatives, Bharti Airtel is working with various state governments to offer mobile based services for municipal corporations, NREGA and healthcare centers. An Airtel application has enabled property tax collection to go online, bringing down the queues in front of payment counters as well as enhancing revenue collection.

About Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is among Asia’s leading integrated telecom services providers with operations in India and Sri Lanka. In South Asia, the company had an aggregate of over 125.3 million customers as of end December 2009, including 120.23 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked among the six best performing technology companies in the world by BusinessWeek.

Bharti Airtel is structured as four strategic business units - Mobile, Telemedia, Enterprise and Digital TV. The mobile business offers services in India and Sri Lanka. The Telemedia business provides broadband, IPTV and telephone services in 95 Indian cities. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national and international long distance services to carriers. The Digital TV business provides DTH services across India. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel’s national high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 118,337 Rkms across India. Airtel's international network infrastructure includes ownership of the i2i submarine cable system and consortium ownership in five global undersea cable systems, SEA-ME-WE 4, EIG, I-ME-WE, AAG and UNITY. For more information, visit www.airtel.in

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

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RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone in Hong Kong

Next Gen BlackBerry Touch-Screen Smartphone Features New SurePress Technology, Built-in Wi-Fi and Other Enhancements

Hong Kong - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone for customers in Hong Kong.

The second generation of RIM's innovative and award-winning touch-screen smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2 significantly improves the BlackBerry® touch-screen platform with new technology and new features to let customers stay easily connected to the people, places and things that matter most.

“The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone offers advanced communications and multimedia applications together with a uniquely tactile touch-screen experience,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific, Research In Motion. “In addition, the recent introduction of BlackBerry App World in Hong Kong makes it easier than ever to discover and download applications, allowing users to get even more out of their smartphone.”

Next-Gen SurePress Technology

The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone introduces a next generation SurePress™ technology based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. Typing on the smartphone's virtual keyboards is easier, more comfortable and more accurate. The new SurePress technology also allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt-key combinations.

Hardware Features

• Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate
• Large (3.25”), dazzling, high resolution 360 x 480 display at 184 ppi
• Capacitive touch-screen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless
• Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) networks
• 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the user is on the phone
• Media player for videos, pictures and music, and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
• BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs to enable synching data such as contacts and calendar appointments between a computer and the smartphone
• A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
• Bluetooth® with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
• Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time

BlackBerry OS 5

• More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation
• Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined
• BlackBerry® Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
• Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v5 and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express will gain the ability to:
  • Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
  • Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
  • Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
  • Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
  • Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders

Pricing and Availability

The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone is now available from 1O1O, 3HK and one2free. Please check with each individual carrier for pricing and product availability. For more information about the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, visit http://www.blackberry.com/storm.

* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (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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