Austin, TX 8/18/2009 3:19:10 AM
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Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) (TSX: RIM) Publicizes BlackBerry Smart Card Reader

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) recently publicized a new model of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, a lightweight, wearable, ISO 7816 compliant card reader that enables proximity controlled access to a user's BlackBerry Smartphone and computer. The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader uses Bluetooth 2.0 technology with advanced AES-256 encryption to enable secure pairing and communications between the reader, the BlackBerry Smartphone, and the computer and PKI applications.

 

"The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader provides security-conscious organizations with another powerful tool for controlling access to computers and BlackBerry Smartphones," said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at RIM. "This new model of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader further builds upon the security, flexibility and mobility of the trusted BlackBerry Enterprise Solution."

 

The new BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is expected to be available in September and is being previewed this week at the LandWarNet 2009 Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

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 HandheldTM 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.

 

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