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May 10, 2007

RIM (Research in Motion) has released new technology that enables employees to use their cell phone like an office phone.

The BlackBerry MVS expands on software RIM acquired in 2006 through its purchase of Ascendent Systems.

The Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite allows mobile phones to communicate with enterprise PBXs, including both traditional and IP systems.

Calls placed to one number can ring on both the desk phone and the mobile phone.

The MVS consists of software components for BlackBerry handhelds, the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and the Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite.

The MVS promises that administrators can centrally manage the devices and set policies for them, such as requiring all calls made from a handset to go through the PBX for billing and auditing.

It also includes the security features of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server so each device can be authenticated and unauthorized handsets can't get into the phone system.

BlackBerry handsets also can use all the PBX features that come with desk phones.

RIM will offer the software as a free update for RIM servers and current BlackBerry phones.

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Source: Wireless Week