RIM brings next-generation enterprise mobility solution for smartphones and tablets with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion

RIM has announced its entry into the next-generation enterprise mobility solution. Dubbed BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, the solution aims to simplify the management of smartphones and tablets running on BlackBerry, Google Android and Apple iOS operating systems.

According to Alan Panezic, Vice President, Enterprise Product Management and Marketing at Research In Motion, “BlackBerry Mobile Fusion brings together our industry-leading BlackBerry Enterprise Server technology for BlackBerry devices with mobile device management capabilities for iOS and Android devices, all managed from one web-based console. It provides the necessary management capabilities to allow IT departments to confidently oversee the use of both company-owned and employee-owned mobile devices within their organizations.”

BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will provide the following mobile device management capabilities for all supported mobile devices:
 
·         Asset management
·         Configuration  management
·         Security and policy definition and management
·         Secure and protect lost or stolen devices (remote lock, wipe)
·         User- and group-based administration
·         Multiple device per user capable
·         Application and software management
·         Connectivity management (Wi-Fi®, VPN, certificate)
·         Centralized console
·         High scalability
 
The BlackBerry Mobile Fusion is currently in its early beta testing with select enterprise customers.