vB Easy Archive - RIM announces workaround

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RIM recently announced details of a software update (named BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition™) that has been designed and tested as a contingency to allow RIM partners and customers to continue to use the BlackBerry service should the court implement an injunction in the current litigation involving the NTP patents.

BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition has been designed for customers using BlackBerry on converged voice/data networks in the United States (US), with either BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Internet Service.

This software update enables underlying changes to the message delivery system. These underlying changes are not visible to users. RIM will activate these changes if necessary.

Although RIM has made significant underlying changes to the message delivery system and BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition requires customers to install a software update on BlackBerry devices and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, customers in the US will not see any changes from current BlackBerry functionality:

* Users will not see any changes in the way they use the BlackBerry device.
* Service providers and system administrators will not see any changes in BlackBerry service or administration.
* Application developers will not be required to change existing Java applications.

BlackBerry will continue to offer the same key benefits to customers that it does today.

The court has not yet ruled whether a change would be required. RIM partners and customers do not need to take any action until further notice.