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M1 Launches 'BlackBerry from Vodafone' in SingaporeSINGAPORE & WATERLOO, Ontario --(Business Wire)-- April 28, 2005 -- M1 and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) have introduced the "BlackBerry(R) from Vodafone" solution for both corporate and individual customers in Singapore. As a Partner Network of Vodafone, M1 will have the exclusive rights to sell the "BlackBerry from Vodafone" solution to corporate, small business and individual customers in Singapore. M1's offering will include the BlackBerry 7100v(TM) and BlackBerry 7290(TM). The BlackBerry 7100v and BlackBerry 7290 both feature an easy-to-navigate user interface, quad-band and Bluetooth(R) support and provide "always on" access to email, phone, text messaging, Internet browser, organizer and corporate data applications. The BlackBerry 7100v features SureType(TM), a new and innovative keyboard technology from RIM that successfully converges a phone keypad and a QWERTY keyboard to fit within the size constraints of a traditional mobile phone design. "Interest in BlackBerry has shot up in recent months and I think this is a good time for M1 to enter the market. The 'BlackBerry from Vodafone' solution will be an excellent option for M1 customers looking for a proven wireless email and communications solution. Our attractive handset prices, complemented by the very competitive tariff plans and free roaming bundles will make M1's offering extremely hard to beat," said Neil Montefiore, M1's Chief Executive Officer. "We are very pleased to extend our partnership with Vodafone to Singapore and we look forward to working with M1," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry 7100v and BlackBerry 7290 together with M1's attractive service packages will appeal to corporate and individual customers alike." For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and Novell GroupWise(R) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to email and other corporate data. For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service(TM) allows users to access up to ten corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and many popular ISP email accounts) from a single device. About Research In Motion 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. Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) |
