WES tracks are organized by key priorities and interests, and are developed with
previous years' feedback in mind. Presenters include experts from Research In Motion
(RIM), our partners and key customers who share your experiences. Within each track,
you'll find multiple sessions that will appeal to every audience and expertise level.
You'll find everything you need to take your wireless deployment to the next level
right here.
Mobility as a Business Driver
Audience: Executives, Business Leaders, BlackBerry Alliance Members
If you need to look at wireless solutions from a strategic point of view, or make a case for
the value of mobility in your organization, this track offers the big picture considerations
that can help shape decision-making. Sessions offer overviews and insights on how
mobile solutions can make a significant business impact, and how current and upcoming
wireless solutions for BlackBerry® can support your plans to bring mobility to the
masses in a constructive and productive way. Find out how others are mobilizing
applications for sales force automation, enterprise collaboration and social networking,
in-field data reporting and more, and how BlackBerry App World™ can be a springboard
for bringing your customer-facing applications to a wider audience. Discover where
the future of mobility is heading from experts and analysts who can help guide your
planning and uncover where some of the greatest opportunities are for a tangible
return-on-investment.
Top sessions to be presented in this track will be:
- Smartphone Proliferation in the Enterprise: The Business Impact
- Mobility Math: ROI/TCO of Deployments
- Productivity Apps for the Enterprise
Sessions within this track can be attended by:
- Registered Attendees with a Full WES Conference Pass
- Registered Attendees with a 1.5 Day Executive Pass (selected sessions only)
Mobile Architecture for Today's BlackBerry Administrator
Audience: Administrators of the BlackBerry Solution, Messaging Systems and Telecom Systems, BlackBerry Alliance Members
If you're using the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server as the foundation of your mobile
strategy, this track is the place to explore the various features and capabilities
that can help you manage, control and scale your deployment. Hear about the benefits
of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server v5.0, consider how reengineering your current
set up can offer long-term gains, find out about security settings that help you
manage risks and learn how to scale your deployment to a broader set of users. Plus,
see how certain management features can help you reduce your Total Cost of Ownership
and give you the ability to add on new services that improve organizational productivity
and collaboration.
Top sessions to be presented in this track will be:
- Secure Deployment of User Provisioned Applications
- Deploying Enterprise Applications
- Extending the Desktop
Sessions within this track can be attended by:
- Registered Attendees with a Full WES Conference Pass
Developing Mobile Applications for the Enterprise
Audience: Developers, IT Architects and Senior IT Managers, BlackBerry Alliance Members
Mobile applications are changing the way people work and live and it's never been
easier to develop and deploy custom solutions in an enterprise environment. If you're
involved in developing mobile applications, or are interested in learning how to
get started, this track is for you. Learn about the new BlackBerry® Application
Platform v5.0 and how the new BlackBerry Browser Widget platform can simplify the
process for mobilizing enterprise applications using HTML and JavaScript technologies.
Learn about the newest Java development tools and how to leverage advanced services
to build tightly integrated, highly-contextual apps for your users. Discover best
practices and get a preview of the new partnerships and developer tools that can
speed up and simplify application development. The sessions in this track will deliver
technical information for mobilizing applications leveraging development platforms
such as Microsoft® .NET, Eclipse®, IBM® Lotus® Domino®, IBM® WebSphere, Oracle®,
SAP, Adobe, and more.
Top sessions to be presented in this track will be:
- Getting Started: Understanding the BlackBerry Widget Development Platform
- Build vs. Buy: Making an Informed Decision
- Designing and Distributing Consumer-Facing Apps with BlackBerry® App World™
Sessions within this track can be attended by:
- Registered Attendees with a Full WES Conference Pass
Mobilizing Enterprise Voice Communications
Audience: Senior executives, Telephony Leaders, Telecom System Administrators, BlackBerry Alliance Members
In an increasingly global and interconnected world, mobility is an important part
of the landscape. Enterprise employees are becoming reliant on the ability to communicate
through the most appropriate medium while away from the office. This track focuses
on how integrated mobile voice technologies are keeping employees collaborating,
wherever they work. Learn about BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry MVS)
– how it can help to manage costs, drive productivity and increase organizational
effectiveness. Sessions will provide a framework for rolling out a mobile voice
strategy as well as insight into the future of fixed-mobile convergence.
Top sessions to be presented in this track will be:
- Cutting the Cord: Building a Business Case for Fixed Mobile Convergence
- Interactive Customer Panel: How Adding Enterprise Mobile Voice Capabilities has Improved their Game and What they're planning next.
- Key Steps to Successfully Deploying and Rolling out BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
Sessions within this track can be attended by:
- Registered Attendees with a Full WES Conference Pass
Wireless Solutions Up Close
Audience: All Attendees with a Full Conference Pass
The best and brightest of the wireless industry are at WES 2010, represented by
the diverse group of sponsors participating in the show. Make use of this opportunity
to see them all in one place and find solutions that lay the foundation for change,
economic recovery or business advantage. Breakout sessions offer the chance to hear
targeted presentations from carriers, third party application providers and corporations
that are meeting today's wireless needs and goals. Demonstration theatres are a
great place to see how it works and make informed decisions on the right fit for
you. Enjoy everything the sponsor track has to offer – information, ideas and answers.
Sessions within this track can be attended by:
- Registered Attendees with a Full WES Conference Pass