Aether Systems
To reach out to a greater pool of enterprise customers, Aether Systems will make Blackberry™ by Aether available to Lotus Notes and Domino users, later this quarter.

Blackberry by Aether will provide the enterprise customer with an integrated package consisting of the following:

• E-mail/organizer software
• PC cradle and desktop software
• Enterprise service software
• End-to-end security
• Flat-rate airtime on nationwide wireless networks
• Customer Service

IBM
IBM intends to add the Blackberry e-mail product to its portfolio of wireless products. The company will create a team that will facilitate the integration of Blackberry handheld devices with enterprise e-mail and intranet back-end systems. In addition, the IBM will provide consulting and design services.

The Wall Street Journal reported that IBM plans to equip 6,500 of its 15,000 field support representatives with Blackberry devices. They will have access to a host of applications, such as management, parts ordering, and status checks.