RIM has finally released its Microsoft SharePoint BlackBerry app, which allows businesspeople to securely access SharePoint documents, calendars and other materials from wherever they have BlackBerry connectivity. I told you back in the fall of 2010 that Research In Motion (RIM) was working on a BlackBerry app for Microsoft SharePoint, and though it took a bit longer than expected to become available, the app can now be purchased on RIM’s website.Microsoft SharePoint for BlackBerry App Screen Shots The SharePoint for BlackBerry app offers the following features and functionality, according to RIM: Document-based mobile collaboration for BlackBerry smartphones Securely check out, download, edit, upload, check in and send links to shared documents from anywhere in the world. Add calendar events directly from a SharePoint calendar into your BlackBerry calendar, and add BlackBerry calendar appointments into SharePoint to stay in sync with team members. Find content, edit documents and manage events easily, thanks to tight integration with core BlackBerry applications such as email, calendar and Documents To Go. Secure and manageable for IT Leverages existing BlackBerry infrastructure and support, while providing robust and scalable mobile access to Microsoft SharePoint. Allows users to work with Microsoft SharePoint content without repeated logins, thanks to NTLMv2 support. Lets mobile users collaborate quickly on documents without emailing them or saving copies to their computers. Provides trusted BlackBerry security and IT policies, and respects Microsoft SharePoint access controls Organizations must be running Microsoft SharePoint 2007 or SharePoint 2010 along with BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES ) for Exchange version 5.0 or higher, along with the BlackBerry Social Networking Application Proxy server, to employ the app. Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2008(32-bit and 64-bit) are also required. And RIM says the BlackBerry Social Networking Application Proxy and the Microsoft SharePoint server should be located on the same network for the best possible performance. Finally, the SharePoint app is only compatible with BlackBerry handheld software 5.0 and above.Microsoft SharePoint for BlackBerry App Screen Shots I know that many enterprises have been anxiously awaiting such a client, so the app should be well-received. And from the screenshots provided by RIM, the software looks promising. Interested organizations can find more information on SharePoint for BlackBerry and purchase the app on RIM’s website; unfortunately, no pricing information is available online without a BlackBerry business account, which I do not have. AS (Thanks @banthon) Related content brandpost How an Indian real-estate juggernaut keeps growing by harnessing the power of zero A South Indian real-estate titan is known for the infinite variety and impressive scale of its projects, but one of its most towering achievements amounts to nothing literally. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor May 31, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Hybrid working: the new workplace normal IT leaders discuss how a more broadly dispersed workforce impacts device deployment, connectivity, and the employee experience, even as more workers return to the office. By Michael Krieger May 31, 2023 5 mins Remote Work opinion Can you spot the hidden theme of CSO’s Future of Cybersecurity summit? By Beth Kormanik May 31, 2023 2 mins Events Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence case study How IT leaders use EV tech to fuel the transport revolution in Kenya Many African nations are starting to invest in electric vehicle (EV) transportation as a means to broaden access and help keep pace with global environmental initiatives. In Kenya, strides are being made despite industry and tech leaders grappling to By Vincent Matinde May 31, 2023 5 mins CIO CTO Emerging Technology 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