RIM Introduces BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express

Free New BlackBerry Software for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Allows Companies to Empower All Employees with Wireless Access to Their Corporate Email Without Compromising Security or Manageability

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express - free new server software that wirelessly and securely synchronizes BlackBerry® smartphones with Microsoft® Exchange or Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server.

The new BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software will be provided free of charge in order to address two key market opportunities. First, the software offers economical advantages to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that desire the enterprise-grade security and manageability of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server but don’t require all of its advanced features. Second, more and more consumers are purchasing BlackBerry smartphones and the free BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software provides a cost-effective solution that enables IT departments to meet the growing demand from employees to be able to connect their personal BlackBerry smartphones to their work email.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express works with Microsoft Exchange 2010, 2007 and 2003 and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 and 2003 to provide users with secure, push-based, wireless access to email, calendar, contacts, notes and tasks, as well as other business applications and enterprise systems behind the firewall. Importantly, the new server software utilizes the same robust security architecture found in BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

"Today we are announcing an exciting new offering that further expands the market opportunity for the BlackBerry platform," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “In a marketplace where smartphones are becoming ubiquitous, BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express significantly raises the bar by providing a cost-effective solution that allows companies of all sizes to support enterprise-grade mobile connectivity for all employees without compromising security or manageability.”

With BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express connected to Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, BlackBerry smartphone users will be able to:

• Wirelessly synchronize their email, calendar, contacts, notes and tasks
• Manage email folders and search email on the mail server remotely
• Book meetings and appointments, check availability and forward calendar attachments
• Set an out-of-office reply
• Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using Documents To Go®
• Access files stored on the company network
• Use mobile applications to access business systems behind the firewall

For IT administrators, BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express also offers the following:

• Runs on the same physical or virtual server as the Microsoft mail server or on its own server. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express is also certified for use with VMware ESX
• Over 35 IT controls and policies, including the ability to remotely wipe a smartphone and enforce and reset passwords
• A Web-based interface that allows remote administration and makes it easy to install the software, connect BlackBerry smartphones and apply usage policies

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v5 continues to be the recommended solution for deployments that require additional security policies, monitoring features or high availability. BlackBerry Enterprise Server also continues to be required for certain other enterprise solutions such as BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (for bringing desk phone functionality to BlackBerry smartphones), BlackBerry® Clients for Microsoft® Office Communications Server and IBM® Lotus® Sametime® (for enterprise instant messaging), IBM Lotus Connections (for enterprise social networking), IBM Lotus Quickr™ (for document sharing and collaboration), and Chalk® Pushcast Software (for corporate podcasting).

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express is expected to be available as a free download in March. For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/besexpress.

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

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Take Care of Business Virtually Anywhere with OtterBox Cases for BlackBerry Smartphones

Fort Collins, COLO. - For people who long to maintain an active, adventure-seeking lifestyle, OtterBox offers BlackBerry® smartphone users quality, style and protection so they can take care of what’s important to them wherever they are.

Impact™ Series: A single-layered case that combines durable silicone with impact-absorbing features to add protection against everyday bumps and shocks. A self-adhering screen protector is included to safeguard from scratches and smudges. The headphone jack, sync/charge jack, speakers, microphone, sensors, camera and all buttons remain completely accessible through the case. OtterBox Impact Series cases are available for all smartphones in the BlackBerry® Bold™ series and BlackBerry® Curve™ series as well as the BlackBerry® Storm™ and BlackBerry® Tour™ smartphones.*

Commuter™ Series: BlackBerry smartphone users get the best of both worlds with the OtterBox Commuter Series line. Combining elements from the rugged Defender™ Series and characteristics from the skin-style Impact Series, the Commuter Series is a sleek and stylish, down to business case. All buttons remain fully functional and audio jacks and USB ports are accessible through silicone plugs. OtterBox Commuter Series cases are available for the BlackBerry Storm series; BlackBerry Bold series; BlackBerry Tour; and all models in the BlackBerry Curve series.*

Defender Series: This case is three layers of rugged protection that begs for adventure. Layer one is a clear, thermal-formed membrane that protects the screen and keypad, layer two is a hi-impact polycarbonate shell and layer three is durable silicone that absorbs shocks, bumps and drops. This line of cases truly defends no matter what your day brings. OtterBox Defender Series cases are available for the BlackBerry Bold 9700; BlackBerry Bold 9000; BlackBerry Storm series; and all smartphones in the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry® Pearl series. Defender Series covers are also available for the BlackBerry® 8700 smartphone and the BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone.**

Visit OtterBox during the Mobile World Congress at the ShowStoppers® press event February 14th to check out all of these cases and more. Or see the full line of BlackBerry smartphone products at the BlackBerry stand, # 8B91, Hall 8.

About OtterBox:

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is a leader in the production of premier protective solutions for global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors.

Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle.

OtterBox was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo.

For more information, visit www.otterbox.com or call 888-695-8820. OtterBox -- We’ve got technology covered.

Notes:

*Impact and Commuter Series cases are NOT protected against water. Will provide some added protection against bump and shock.

**Defender Series cases are NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust.

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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GPXS Services Announces BlackBerry Alliance Elite Membership

Netherlands - After several years of providing Managed Services for the BlackBerry® solution in Europe, GPXS Services today announced that it has renewed its membership in the BlackBerry® Alliance Program as a BlackBerry® Elite Alliance Member.
GPXS Services is one of the first organizations in the Netherlands to enroll as an Elite member of the BlackBerry Alliance Program.
Enrolling as a BlackBerry Alliance Elite Member will help enable GPXS Services to deliver even more innovative managed services solutions to the market.

Elite membership provides many benefits to companies that want to offer BlackBerry solutions to the market. BlackBerry Alliance Elite Members are technology and brand leaders that foster innovation and channel opportunities for the BlackBerry platform, and have the opportunity to work closely with RIM on joint marketing, sales and customer engagements.

About GPXS Services
GPXS Services simplifies the introduction, expansion and management of mobile data solutions for corporate customers. The company's services focus on the deployment, management, training and support of BlackBerry® smartphones.

GPXS Services is privately owned, employs some of the best and most experienced BlackBerry experts worldwide, and is led by a team of seasoned industry executives and entrepreneurs. The company is a BlackBerry Alliance Member and strategic partner to multiple mobile operators and global enterprises. It has offices in Ghent, Amsterdam, Munich, Madrid and Norwalk - Connecticut. The GPXS Group was established late 2002, originally focusing on professional and training services for BlackBerry. For more information: www.gpxs.net

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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Introducing Oratio for BlackBerry Smartphones

New screen reader application provides blind and visually impaired customers with a solution to more easily access BlackBerry smartphones

Longueuil, QC, Canada and Barcelona, Spain - HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled, and Code Factory, maker of Mobile Speak, the award winning mobile screen readers technology, announced today that Oratio, a new screen reader application, Oratio is now available for select BlackBerry® smartphones. The new Oratio screen reader is an innovative software application from HumanWare that converts the information presented visually on the BlackBerry smartphone screen into speech output and enables customers with visual impairments to more easily access and operate their BlackBerry smartphone.

“We are excited to launch the Oratio application for BlackBerry smartphones for customers with visual impairments,” said Gilles Pepin, CEO of HumanWare, “This new and exciting product will help enable print disabled customers stay in touch and connected with what is important to them in today’s fast moving world.”

“We are proud to have worked closely with HumanWare and Research In Motion to deliver a screen reader application that is optimized to work with BlackBerry smartphones,” explained Eduard Sánchez, Code Factoy’s CEO. “This application offers a perfect symbiosis between the screen reader and the user's BlackBerry smartphone.”“RIM worked closely with HumanWare and Code Factory in the development of this innovative and important BlackBerry app for visually impaired customers. We are very pleased that Oratio is now available in the market,” said Tyler Lessard, VP Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion.

About Oratio

Screen reader software application based on the award-winning Mobile Speak screen reader software application

Provides customers with an intuitive speech interface that reads aloud the information displayed visually on the BlackBerry smartphone screen

Supports BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphones

Available in US English, with upcoming support for other languages

Available for download at www.Oratio4bb.com

For more information about Oratio, visit www.humanware.com/oratio

About HumanWare
HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader". For more information about HumanWare, visit www.humanware.com

About Code Factory
Code Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers, and Braille interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile devices. Our mission is to break down barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the blind and visually impaired. Our accessible solutions are used in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Among Code Factory's customers are well known organizations for the blind such as ONCE, and carriers such as AT&T, Bouygues Telecom, SFR, and Vodafone. To learn more about Code Factory, visit http://www.codefactory.es

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