Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 08 | Page 44

INTELLIGENT MOBILE TECHNOLOGY New enterprise software update gives more selling power to partners With the latest update to the BlackBerry Enterprise Portfolio announced, it certainly isn’t the last says Richard McLeod, Global Vice-President for Enterprise Software Channels at BlackBerry. B lackberry has recently launched a comprehensive update to the BlackBerry Enterprise Portfolio that makes it even better; for enterprises using it and for Enterprise Partners selling it. That’s saying something, considering the previous version of BlackBerry Enterprise Portfolio just earned a spot in the Leader’s Quadrant in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Mobility 44 Management Suites, making this our second year in a row. In the report, Gartner describes Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) as “the ‘glue’ that connects mobile devices to their enterprise infrastructure.” As companies continue to invest in mobilising their data and processes, and building out the Enterprise of Things (EoT), this ‘glue’ will do more and become even more important to business operations. Going forward, every enterprise will need an EMM solution and one that goes beyond basic mobility management. BlackBerry’s continued leadership in enterprise software and services means that partners align themselves with our powerful and expanding platform. Through our BlackBerry Enterprise Partner Program for Solutions Providers, we offer partners the opportunity to grow their businesses while they help their customers ssue 08 NTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS