| Corporate/Developer Program Information |
| Company name: |
Research In Motion Limited (RIM) |
| Company address: |
295 Phillip Street, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3W8 |
| Company URL: |
http://www.rim.net |
| Developer Program URL: |
http://www.blackberry.net/developers |
| Developer Program Information & Services |
| Name |
BlackBerry Developer Zone |
| General Description |
Research In Motion is manufacturer of wireless solutions for the mobile market. The BlackBerry Developer Zone was created by RIM as the source of tools, technical information and support for developers who wish to build secure wireless applications for BlackBerry handhelds. The BlackBerry Developer Zone offers BlackBerry Software Development Kits (SDKs) and application development tools for creating innovative applications for BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds.
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| Technical Services Provided |
The BlackBerry Developer Zone provides extensive technical support to developers including:
- SDKs and Tools
RIM provides downloads and technical information including the BlackBerry Java Development Environment and BlackBerry Java Development Environment Developer Guide.
- The Java Knowledge Base
The knowledge base is a searchable database of technical information including frequently asked questions (FAQs), development tips and sample code, technical documentation and relevant presentations.
- BlackBerry Compatibility Testing Program
This program establishes the mechanism, policies and testing facilities for application compatibility testing prior to market introduction.
- Discussion Forum for Java Developers
The discussion forum offers developers the opportunity to share problems and solutions with other developers.
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| Business Services Provided |
RIM offers highly qualified developers the opportunity to become part of the BlackBerry Developer Referral Program. RIM publicizes the availability of member developers to develop custom BlackBerry applications. The BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program provides business services such as marketing and sales support. Access to business resources is dependent upon the level of membership.
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| Support for J2ME application distribution (tethered by cable)? |
Yes |
| Support for J2ME application distribution (over-the-air)? |
No |
| Newsletter |
[ ] Yes [ ] No Frequency: Not at this time |
| Developer Conferences / Events |
RIM maintains a calendar of relevant conferences and events on its Website. |
| Developer Training Offerings |
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| Handsets/Devices that support J2ME platform: |
BlackBerry handhelds including The BlackBerry 5810, BlackBerry 6510, BlackBerry 6710, and BlackBerry 6750
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| Application Certification |
| Certification Program Name |
None |
| URL address where information can be found on application certification: |
BlackBerry Developer Zone:
http://www.blackberry.net/developers/na/programs/alliance/index.shtml
Quality Partners: http://www.qpqa.com/rim/
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| If relevant, describe different certification types/levels: |
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| Please describe full certification process (include forms that need to be filled out by developer): |
Instructions to submit applications for testing are available at: http://www.qpqa.com/rim/blackberry/faq.html
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| Cost to developer for application certification: |
Approx. $2,500 |
| Partnership Information |
| URL address where information on partnering can be found: |
http://www.blackberry.net/developers/na/programs/alliance/ |
| If relevant, please describe different partnership types/levels: |
The BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program consists of programs and resources that are essential to the creation of successful applications for BlackBerry. Access to technical and marketing resources is dependent upon the level of membership. The BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program includes three membership levels:
BlackBerry Alliance Members are ISVs who commit resources to develop and deploy applications for BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds. This program level offers access to a broad array of on-line technical, marketing and sales resources. A significant benefit of participating at this level is visibility of the solution within the BlackBerry Partner Newsletter that is accessed by RIM's reseller community and the BlackBerry Connection? email newsletter that is distributed to BlackBerry customers.
BlackBerry Select Alliance Members are ISVs who have created software products that operate with BlackBerry at an enterprise-level and who desire to work closely with RIM on co-marketing opportunities. Select Alliance Program Members must commit to invest a minimum of $25,000 U.S. in Marketing Development Funds and require a BlackBerry Certified Professional on staff. BlackBerry Compatibility Testing is a mandatory qualification at this level of membership. A significant benefit of participating at this level is access to a support team consisting of RIM Marketing, Engineering Development and Business Development personnel who work with Select Alliance Members in the creation of a complete collaborative strategy to market the Alliance Program Member's solution in conjunction with BlackBerry.
BlackBerry Premier Alliance Members are market leaders within their respective market segments who are interested in having a strategic relationship with RIM. Their solutions are enterprise-focused and primarily horizontal in nature, meeting the demands of BlackBerry customers. Premier Alliance Members must commit to invest a minimum of $100,000 U.S. in Marketing Development Funds and require a minimum of two BlackBerry Certified Professionals on staff. BlackBerry Compatibility Testing is a mandatory qualification at this level of membership. Premier Alliance Members also receive access to a RIM Marketing, Engineering Development and Business Development support team to assist them in the creation of a complete, co-marketing strategy for co-promotion of the Alliance Program Member's solution in conjunction with BlackBerry. This level of commitment and investment grants the ISV with the highest level of marketing and technical support within the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program.
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| Please describe full partnership process to distribute applications to customer base (include forms that need to filled out): |
The first step toward becoming a BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program member is completion of the application form. The link to the form is found at https://secure2.rim.net/ISVApplication/index.jsp. After RIM reviews the form, an ISV representative will communicate the status of the application.
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| Revenue share model for application distribution: |
Varies |
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