[ExchangeList] Re: Alternative to Blackberry Enterprise server

  • From: "gabriel E. Rincon" <gerincon@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:50:49 -0500

The new service pack for Exchange (SP2) has an upate that will allow for push 
technology to pda and ppc .  it works ok even though it is a tad slower than BB 
in synchronizing and pushing out emails etc,

If you'd like I can email you on how I configed my xcahnge box

 

Gabriel

 

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From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave stevens
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 6:00 AM
To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Alternative to Blackberry Enterprise server

 

Thanks guysfor all the information. And Chris, why do you have all 3? Anyway 
this is the deal. I have supported BES, and have implemented OMA - that is 
activesync exchange 2003 right? My understanding is that active synch is not a 
push technology but pull, you have to get on the internet to retrieve your 
mails? I might be wrong, hence the reason for all the research.

 

This company wants to bring me in cos of my Exchange / messaging experience. 
They would be looking to implement some sort of mobile mail technology. Now I 
would be required to do the research and then present to the business, what in 
my opinion would be the best option. BES is a tried technology, but only 
limited to Blackberry devices, I think they are looking for solutions that 
would enable existing mobile phones receive and send mails. So not quite sure 
which way to go.

 

Hope my situation is a bit clearer.

 

Ta

Dave
Chris Wall <Chris.Wall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

        I have BES, Goodlink and ActiveSync for Exchange 2003 running in my 
environment (I am the only admin for all three of these solutions for our World 
Wide Org and it can be a pain in the a$$ sometimes)

        
        If you have specific questions, let me know.  There are many 
differences between the 3, but all have their pros and cons.

         

        If cost is a concern - go Active Sync

         

        I will let you know this - 

        Goodlink will support many device types (windows mobile and palm OS 
devices)

        BES will support Blackberry devices and now has just released support 
for Treo 650 devices (with Cingular).  

        ActiveSync has a windows format that will be more familiar to your 
users and cut down on support calls (and most third party apps are designing 
solutions for these devices over PalmOS and BBerry)

         

        Also, keep in mind this - You want to investigate security/virus 
solutions for whichever solution you go with.  Right now, most vendors only 
support Windows Mobile devices.  Although Goodlink now offers an in-house 
security/virus solution for mobile devices that you can purchas.  Blackberry 
has no third party Virus solutions (that I can find). 

         

        A couple of interesting security/virus vendors to look at while 
considering your choice is F-Secure, Mobile Armor and BlueFire.  F-Secure 
provides Security options, but you have to purchase a McAfee or Norton solution 
to work with it for Virus' control.  Then you have the whole issue of deploying 
updates over the wire vs. requiring the device to be tethered to the user's PC 
for updates.

         

        Long story short - you will have to do a lot of research to get the 
answers you seek, and depending on your environment, you will choose 
differently than others on this list...

         

        Well so long for now and let me know if you have any specific questions 
(including why I have all three in my environment)

         

        
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        From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Harding, Devon
        Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 3:15 PM
        To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
        Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Alternative to Blackberry Enterprise server

         

        We are currently using Good Mobile Messaging.  It offers a more stable 
mobile messaging platform and support for more devices, including all Palm & 
Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) devices.

         

        http://www.good.com/corp/index.php 

         

        
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        From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave stevens
        Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 12:24 PM
        To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
        Subject: [ExchangeList] Alternative to Blackberry Enterprise server

         

        Hi Guys,

         

        I understand that this is not strictly and exchange question, but need 
your help. I am currently look at alternatives to BES, and what the basic 
difference between Exchange OMA and BES are. I need as much concise information 
on this as possible, as I am going to read thru and recommend to the business.

         

         

        Thanks

         

        Dave

          

        
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