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FOR: RESEARCH IN MOTION
NASDAQ SYMBOL: RIMM
TSX SYMBOL: RIM
AND O2
MARCH 11, 2004 - 04:30 ET
O2 to Offer Xda II With BlackBerry Connectivity
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM and WATERLOO, ONTARIO--O2 and Research In
Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to
enable BlackBerry(R) connectivity support on the Xda II later
this year.
With support for BlackBerry connectivity, Xda II users will
benefit from the ease of information access and enhanced security
capabilities that the BlackBerry platform provides, together with
all the functionality of the Xda II including tri-band mobile
phone, color screen, camera, entertainment, games and video,
Internet access and Microsoft Windows Mobile(TM) software.
Customers will no longer need to proactively think about
downloading their email on their Xda II device. BlackBerry's
always-on connectivity and push-based technology will
automatically deliver email directly to and from the user's Xda
II. BlackBerry integrates with a wide range of email systems,
including Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and
popular ISPs, which will enable the Xda II to be a mobile inbox.
Laurence Alexander, Products Director O2 UK said: "It is
important to provide the best possible choice for our customers,
and users will be able to use the industry-leading wireless
communications solution offered by BlackBerry, along with the
functionality and flexibility of the Xda II. This package offers
an ideal solution, whatever their wireless needs."
Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at RIM said:
"We are pleased to be working with O2 to provide our end-user
customers with greater wireless device choice to suit their
individual needs, while enabling IT departments to leverage their
existing BlackBerry infrastructure."
Through RIM's BlackBerry Connect(TM) licensing program, corporate
customers using the Xda II will be able to connect to BlackBerry
Enterprise Server(TM) using the same secure, wireless
architecture and infrastructure that has made BlackBerry such a
success in the enterprise sector. The Xda II will also be able to
connect to BlackBerry Web Client(TM) services for individuals and
smaller businesses.
The Xda II provides full-color, Internet and email access,
Microsoft Windows Mobile(TM), a personal organizer, a built in
tri-band mobile phone, games and video access. The Xda II
includes Bluetooth and optional Wireless LAN capabilities, as
well as an integrated camera.
O2 Roaming
O2 UK currently has GPRS roaming agreements in over 50 countries
including Europe, North America and the Far East. For a list of
O2 roaming networks see the O2 web site www.o2.co.uk.
About O2
O2 aims to enrich customer's lives by enabling them to get the
most from their mobile. As a leading provider of mobile services
to consumers and businesses in the UK, O2 offers a range of
services including text, media messaging, games, always on data
connections (via "GPRS") and much more. Other services under
development include music over mobile and mobile video. O2 is the
UK market leader in mobile data services such as text, with over
half a billion messages being sent by O2 customers each month. O2
has approximately 13 million customers in the UK.
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(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless
Handheld(TM) 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.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words
such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based
on assumptions made by and information available to Research In
Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include,
without limitation, possible product defects and product
liability, risks related to international sales and potential
foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome
of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international
conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating
results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations,
continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of
competition, technological changes and the successful development
of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide
services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other
risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic
reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Media Contacts:
Sally Beamand
O2 Press Office
07734 096 300
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or
Catriona Biggart / Charlotte Greaves / Simon Watts
Cohn & Wolfe for O2
020 7331 5300
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or
RIM North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America:
Courtney Flaherty
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM
(212) 771-3637
cflaherty-8iiOGq9MF75BDgjK7y7TUQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
or
RIM Europe:
Tilly Quanjer
Senior Communications Manager, RIM
+44 (0)1784 223987
tquanjer-bZyDZViC+4U@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
or
Investor Contact:
RIM Investor Relations
(519) 888-7465
investor_relations-bZyDZViC+4U@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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