New software from Research In Motion (RIM) will enable all BlackBerry wireless applications to run on smart phones from rival handset makers. RIM will offer the software later this year, initially for a select number of devices running the newest version of the Microsoft operating system for mobile devices, Windows Mobile 6.0, it said Monday.The new software targets businesses that want to provide their employees with a wider selection of handsets, and also consumers who don’t want to switch handsets to access the BlackBerry service. It will appear as an icon on the screen of the Mobile Windows device. When clicked, it will load BlackBerry applications, with the familiar user interface of a BlackBerry smart phone, and users can easily toggle between the two platforms, according to RIM.The devices will connect to BlackBerry servers for e-mail, instant messaging, calendar and address book applications via the BlackBerry Enterprise Server or the BlackBerry Internet Service. This will not be the first time that RIM has attempted to put its software on other manufacturers’ devices. Through its BlackBerry Connect program, RIM has been offering access to its wireless e-mail services on devices manufactured by Nokia and Treo. But the service is focused mostly on providing access to BlackBerry e-mail through the devices’ existing applications.Pricing details for the new BlackBerry software were not immediately available. The announcement comes after RIM suffered a multi-hour network failure last week, frustrating BlackBerry users in North America. Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP What goes well with Viña Concha y Toro wines? Meat, fish, poultry, and SAP Viña Concha y Toro, a wine producer that distributes to more than 140 countries worldwide, paired its operation with the SAP Business Technology Platform to enhance its operation and product. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 04, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Azul How to maximize ROI by choosing the right Java partner for your organization Choosing the right Java provider is a critical decision that can have a significant impact on your organization’s success. By asking the right questions and considering the total cost of ownership, you can ensure that you choose the best Java p By Scott Sellers Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Application Management brandpost Sponsored by DataStax Ask yourself: How can genAI put your content to work? Generative AI applications can readily be built against the documents, emails, meeting transcripts, and other content that knowledge workers produce as a matter of course. By Bryan Kirschner Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence feature The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role. By Minda Zetlin Dec 04, 2023 12 mins CIO C-Suite Business IT Alignment Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe