Public Sector Forum

On April 26th, 2010, Research In Motion (RIM) hosted a Public Sector Forum. The day was geared towards the unique needs of Government and Public Sector customers using the BlackBerry® solution! This annual event - formerly known as Government Day - focused on networking with peers, best practices in wireless mobility, and the future of the BlackBerry solution for the Public Sector.

Public Sector Forum 2010 Agenda

Time Activity
8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 - 12:00 Morning Presentations Begin

BlackBerry Overview and Roadmap
Topic:  This session will discuss the BlackBerry solution today and highlight many new features and capabilities of which you may not be aware. You will also get a glimpse into what Public Sector organizations can expect in 2010.

Break

BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
Topic:  This session will delve into the BlackBerry® Mobile Voice system (MVS) which enables you to bring office phone features to your BlackBerry smartphone. Hear about how your users can take advantage of a one business number, one voice mailbox, and seamlessly switch calls between BlackBerry smartphones and office desk phones.

Meeting Mobile Requirements in the Public Sector
Topic:  This session will showcase a real world mobile deployment in the public sector. Come see how another public sector organization responded to their mobility needs by adding critical mobile applications to their existing BlackBerry environment.
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 Afternoon Presentations Begin

Allowing Mobile Applications in the Public Sector
Topic:  Mobile applications have become a key component in enabling people to be more productive while away from their desks. But how do public sector organizations best meet this need given their unique requirements for regualatory compliance, protecting personally identifieable information, and overall information security. Come hear some best practices and techniques for bringing mobile applications into the enterprise.
2:00 - 5:00 Public Sector Breakout Sessions
Topic:  The General Session will breakout to three tracks for the afternoon to discuss specific topics relavent to different types of organizations in the public sector. The breakout sessions are as follows:
  • Supporting the Mobile Workforce
    • Target audience is Federal / State / Local Governments, Public Safety, Education, Utilities, Judicial and other public sector organizations
  • Health Care
    • Target audience are organizations involved with health care
  • Defense and Armed Services
    • Target audience are Department of Defense and intelligence organizations along with the various branches of the armed forces.
5:00 - 6:00 Combined Reception
BlackBerry Alliance Summit Global Channel Summit