Oman Mobile, EMS and RIM announce the launch of BlackBerry in Oman

Oman Mobile, Oman's leading telecom service provider, Research In Motion, a global leader in wireless innovation and Emitac Mobile Solutions LLC, a strategic channel partner of RIM for the region, today announced the availability of the BlackBerry® solution for Oman Mobile's customers in the Sultanate. With the launch of the BlackBerry solution, Oman Mobile's corporate customers will now be able to enjoy trusted and popular features including: wireless access to email, phone, text messaging, browser, organiser and other mobile data applications. The introduction of the BlackBerry solution further reinforces Oman Mobile's strong presence in the enterprise mobility segment.

On the occasion, Dr. Amer Al Rawas, Managing Director Oman Mobile said "The BlackBerry solution, comprising of smartphones, software and services, is a unique and powerful tool that provides seamless connectivity for our customers, even while they are travelling. Business users can readily appreciate the importance of staying in touch while on the go and BlackBerry is the must-have business tool for mobile email and communications. BlackBerry can help businesses outperform their competition by increasing user productivity and efficiency, and enhancing customer service. We are delighted to be the first to offer this brilliant service to our customers."

Designed for corporate customers, the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with IBM Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.

Mr. Babar Khan, CEO of Emitac Mobile Solutions LLC congratulated Oman Mobile at this occasion and said "We are pleased to be working together with Oman Mobile to expand the reach of the BlackBerry solution in the Sultanate. Oman Mobile's strong presence in the enterprise market will help us reach and serve more mobile professionals, allowing them to enjoy enhanced communications, collaboration and productivity."

In addition to BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Oman Mobile also offers BlackBerry® Internet Service for individuals and smaller businesses. This service allows users to access up to ten supported personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.

BlackBerry smartphones immediately available with Oman Mobile include the BlackBerry® 8800, the BlackBerry® 8700g, and the BlackBerry® Pearl™.

Oman Mobile is the leading mobile telecommunications service provider in Oman. Being a dynamic and agile market player Oman Mobile serves its ever growing customer base of over 1.3 million subscribers by delivering optimal network coverage, value-for-money and a wide range of cutting-edge wireless voice and data services. With more than 34 services for its post- and prepaid subscribers, roaming contracts with 320 operators in 139 countries and a highly dedicated staff, Oman Mobile stays true to it's slogan "Connected with you"

Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS) is a Dubai based solutions and service provider and RIM strategic channel partner focused on the delivery, implementation and support of BlackBerry® Solutions. Delivered by an experienced team of mobile professionals, EMS provides the mobile operator with sales, marketing, distribution, solution implementation and technical support services for the BlackBerry wireless platform from Research In Motion (RIM). For organizations using the BlackBerry wireless platform, EMS provides the ability to rapidly create, deploy and manage robust client-server wireless applications that reduce an organization's total cost of ownership and significantly increases the value of their mobile technology investment. EMS is the region's first Mobile Virtual Solutions Provider (MVSP) whose services are delivered through partnerships the company has with mobile operators in the Gulf, North Africa and Eastern Europe.

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® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld 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).

Source: RIM