Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Windows Live Services in BlackBerrys

BlackBerry users can soon expect to enhance their communication experience with the introduction of Windows Live Services such as Live Messenger and Hotmail.

According to Research In Motion (RIM), customers will be able to seamlessly access their Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger account from their BlackBerry smartphone by simply entering their Windows Live e-mail address and password once.

“The BlackBerry platform is respected around the world for providing optimized messaging capabilities and RIM continues to look for ways to provide customers with a wide range of communications options and the best possible mobile experience,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.

“Our relationship with Microsoft and the addition of Windows Live services to BlackBerry smartphones helps us build on that strategy for our customers.”

BlackBerry users can also use a dedicated inbox for Windows Live Hotmail messages, which will be automatically delivered to the smartphone. Customers can choose to receive their Windows Live Hotmail messages, along with messages from other e-mail accounts, within a single inbox on their BlackBerry smartphone.

“Over 430 million people around the world rely on Windows Live to stay in touch,” said Brian Arbogast, Vice President of the Mobile Services organization at Microsoft.

“Our collaboration with RIM will enable BlackBerry smartphone customers to take full advantage of Windows Live, whether at work or on the go.”

Windows Live services for BlackBerry smartphones are expected to be available beginning this summer with support for multiple languages.