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 |