Multiplied Media today released a new version of its Poynt BlackBerry local search app meant for easy enterprise distribution. I’m a big fan of BlackBerry application Poynt, and I’ve been recommending it to my readers for years. If you’re not familiar with Poynt, it’s an uber-search, GPS-enabled app that uses your device location to find just about anything around you, including restaurants and bars; movie theatres, locations and show times; shops and retailers; even the local gas station with the lowest prices. And it’s one of the few available BlackBerry applications that I actually consider to be a true BlackBerry “Super App.” A BlackBerry super app is, according to the BlackBerry Partners Fund, and app that “delivers the most engaging experiences possible for BlackBerry users.” Today, Multiplied Media, the company behind Poynt, announced a new enterprise version of Poynt. The features and functionality are the same as the existing version of Poynt, but it’s designed for easy, controlled enterprise distribution by BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) administrators. And the new “BES build” also lets BlackBerry admins manage updates of Poynt to their users, according to Andrew Osis, CEO of Multiplied Media, so they’re never prompted to update on their own; Poynt updates can be controlled by BES admins, so users never have to worry about keeping the software up to date. More specifically, the BES build of Poynt has disabled update notifications, which would normally pop up to alert users that a new version is available. And two BES-specific versions exist: an “ALX build for consumers, which can be pushed out or loaded via desktop manager; and a ALX build for enterprise, which uses MDS connections where strict IT policies are in place,” according to Poynt support literature. BlackBerry users on BES can still download Poynt on their own, but the new version is designed to make it easier for organizations to push out the app to all, or specific groups, of corporate users. You can visit Multiplied Media’s Poynt website for more information, though it’s Poynt for BES page currently appears to be unavailable. AS FREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up » Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management 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