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RIM to cut about 5,000 jobs; delays BlackBerry 10 launch

RIM to cut about 5,000 jobs; delays BlackBerry 10 launch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The company which posted results for the latest quarter said restructuring efforts are underway that will include a workforce reduction of around 5,000 employees.

RIM launches three BlackBerry 7 smartphones in India

RIM launches three BlackBerry 7 smartphones in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Canadian firm Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of three new handsets based on its BlackBerry 7 operating system in the country.

Plan to buy a tablet? Check out these six beauties

Plan to buy a tablet? Check out these six beauties

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Apple has released its latest device, 'new' iPad, that also brings 4G capabilities along with a host of software upgrades.

Google drops Gmail support for BlackBerry users

Google drops Gmail support for BlackBerry users

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

"Beginning November 22, 2011, we will end support for the Gmail App for BlackBerry (installed native app). Over this past year, we've focused efforts on building a great Gmail experience in the mobile browser and will continue investing in this area," Google said.

RIM targets 100,000 app developers by 2014

RIM targets 100,000 app developers by 2014

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

BlackBerry (BB) maker Research In Motion (RIM) is targeting to associate with more than 100,000 registered developers to create innovative and user-friendly applications by 2014.

RIM to discontinue 16GB version of its PlayBook

RIM to discontinue 16GB version of its PlayBook

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

PlayBook has received lukewarm response globally.

BlackBberry service outage caused by core switch failure: RIM

BlackBberry service outage caused by core switch failure: RIM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

BlackBerry users have been hit by service disruptions to their smartphones since Monday.

BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The government had set August 15 as the deadline for Canada's Research In Motion to provide the country's security agencies with the interception keys to enable real-time tracking of its popular BlackBerry messenger and corporate email services in readable format.

RIM launches BlackBerry Torch 9860

RIM launches BlackBerry Torch 9860

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Research In Motion (RIM), the makers of the popular BlackBerry smartphones, today launched a high-end model, BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone, priced at Rs 28,490, featuring the new BlackBerry 7 operating system.

Cloud computing: RIM offers interception solution

Cloud computing: RIM offers interception solution

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

With the approaching deadline to offer complete solution for monitoring of its contents by January 31, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has offered lawful interception in its security architecture through cloud computing from Indian operators.

RIM launches BlackBerry smartphone at Rs 10,990

RIM launches BlackBerry smartphone at Rs 10,990

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion (RIM) on launched its new smartphone 'Curve 9220' priced at Rs 10,990, a move aimed at strengthening its presence in India, which is one of its fast growing markets.

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

The five-point survival guide for BlackBerry-maker RIM

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Though the road to redemption is a long and hard one, we think here are the five things they can do immediately. After all, they have to start somewhere.

SHOCKING: BlackBerry Torch prices SLASHED by 26%

SHOCKING: BlackBerry Torch prices SLASHED by 26%

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Close on the heels of offering its tablet PC, PlayBook, at discounted prices, Canada-based Research in Motion in its bid to increase market share and take on the Nokias and Samsungs of the world, has slashesd the prices of its top-selling phones by almost 26 per cent.

Secrets behind BlackBerry's success in India

Secrets behind BlackBerry's success in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

RIMs market share has shot up to 13 per cent.

Security agencies unhappy with BlackBerry

Security agencies unhappy with BlackBerry

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The government has asked RIM to handover interception solution for its BlackBerry Internet Services, BlackBerry Messenger and BlackBerry Enterprise Servers by January 31, 2011.

'India making astonishing demands on BlackBerry'

'India making astonishing demands on BlackBerry'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Security agencies are making "rather astonishing" demands for increased powers to monitor e-mail and other data traffic.

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Dell simultaneously is building a new distribution channel for smartphones and partnering with telecom service providers to promote its products.

'Banning BlackBerry will be counterproductive'

'Banning BlackBerry will be counterproductive'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, Canada-based Research In Motion, makers of BlackBerry, virtually refused to provide an intercepting technology for its BlackBerry Enterprise Server and said it had provided options to Law Enforcement Agencies within India's existing techno-legal framework.

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

As Research in Motion goes through a major shake-up, Fairfax Financial founder Prem Watsa has taken a seat on its board, expanding it to 11 members.

RIM retains cool in India after global shake-up

RIM retains cool in India after global shake-up

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The Indian market, in the first 11 months of 2011, saw smartphone shipments cross the 10-million mark for the first time.

DoT to give report by month end on BlackBerry interception

DoT to give report by month end on BlackBerry interception

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The Telecom Ministry on Monday said its technical team is testing the solution of interception given by smartphone BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) and is expecting a report by end of October.

PRICE WAR: Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010 at Rs 14,000 now

PRICE WAR: Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010 at Rs 14,000 now

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

It seems like 2012 will end up as the year of the tablet PC consumer as the action is just hotting up and hopefully by the time the year ends there'd more consumers with tablet PCs than mobile phones in India.

No plan for data analysis system in India: RIM

No plan for data analysis system in India: RIM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Research In Motion has denied an Indian media report that said the company has offered to install a network data analysis system at its India office to allow access to emails sent through its BlackBerry smartphones to Indian security agencies.

India may become BlackBerry's export hub

India may become BlackBerry's export hub

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

As part of RIM's strategy in India, the company has been building its resources in order to support the growing opportunities.

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.

Gadget watch: Why RIM is giving free BlackBerry

Gadget watch: Why RIM is giving free BlackBerry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Here's the latest that has taken the tech world by storm: from Samsung and Nokia's flexible displays to first Windows 8 smartphone to RIM's offer of free BlackBerry Curve 8520 with PlayBook tablet to the first tablet that will come out with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and more.

BlackBerry data encryption deadline on March 31

BlackBerry data encryption deadline on March 31

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The government has set a deadline of March 31 for telecom operators to provide an interception solution for BlackBerry enterprise services.

Home ministry targets VPNs

Home ministry targets VPNs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

After Research In Motion (owners of BlackBerry), the home ministry will now turn the screws on Microsoft, Google, IBM and Oracle. These companies provide technology and services for the virtual private networks (VPNs) run by various operators in India. The government will ask them to conform to regulation that allows intelligence agencies to lawfully intercept data. Failure to do so could result in the termination of VPN services by operators using their technology.

How RIM plans to knock out competition in India

How RIM plans to knock out competition in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

After focusing relentlessly on the enterprise customer, Research in Motion is going all guns blazing for the individual consumer.

Govt asks BlackBerry to provide access by Dec 31

Govt asks BlackBerry to provide access by Dec 31

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The government has extended till December 31 the deadline given to Research in Motion (RIM), maker of BlackBerry phones, to provide access to its messenger and enterprise services to the security agencies.

BlackBerry: RIM for connection to new service

BlackBerry: RIM for connection to new service

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Canadian firm Research in Motion is installing and testing a new service, to be made available before January 31, which will automatically render lawfully intercepted BlackBerry messenger messages in a format readable by Indian agencies.

When security needs and innovation collide

When security needs and innovation collide

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

While Research in Motion, the Canada-based maker of BlackBerry, negotiated a two-month reprieve to develop a solution complying with the Indian government's demands, Indian officials have said companies such as Google and Skype would also be asked to comply with the government's directives or close their networks.

BlackBerry gives in, to let India monitor services

BlackBerry gives in, to let India monitor services

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry mobile phones, on Monday gave certain proposals for lawful access to its services by law enforcing agencies and said that these proposals will be immediately operationalised in India, Union home ministry sources said after a meeting between RIM and government officials.

RIM cuts BlackBerry prices by 26%

RIM cuts BlackBerry prices by 26%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion on Wednesday slashed prices of its handsets by up to 26 per cent as it looks to grab a bigger share of the smartphone market in India.

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

BlackBerry maker, Research in Motion, RIM, has announced that the first of its two BlackBerry 7 OS phones, the Bold Touch 9900 -- presumably the thinnest and fastest -- will be coming to the Indian market soon, as early as the second week of August.

Credit Suisse to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide

Credit Suisse to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Credit Suisse has seen more than 50 per cent fall in quarterly profit.

Blackberry: RIM to offer final solution by Jan

Blackberry: RIM to offer final solution by Jan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Admitting that the controversy over security has impacted its business in India, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion on Tuesday said it will provide a final solution for lawful interception of BlackBerry Messenger services by January next year.

Apple gears up to bite into the e-reader market with iPad

Apple gears up to bite into the e-reader market with iPad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The Cupertino-based Apple unveiled its latest version of iPad in the US earlier this month.

BlackBerry Playbook officially in India on June 22

BlackBerry Playbook officially in India on June 22

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

All Apple haters may just have a good reason to rejoice. If rumours are to be believed, Apple's greatest rival -- Research in Motion -- is set to launch the Blackberry Playbook in Mumbai on June 22.

Government insists on solution to Enterprise Mail

Government insists on solution to Enterprise Mail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Noting that a decision would be taken soon on whether to allow the BlackBerry Enterprise Mail or not, Home Minister P Chidambaram said he expected that Research-in-Motion (RIM), manufacturer of the smart phones, would be able to find some solution.