A few days ago Josep sent me a link to a great knowledgebase article that details the differences between BES and BIS. This is a quick fact sheet and does not get down into the gritty details but it is a great resource for explaining the difference to new users.
Check it out at this link or a copy after the jump
| Feature | BlackBerry Internet Service 2.0 through 2.5 | BlackBerry Enterprise Server software versions 4.0 through 4.1 |
| Wireless calendar synchronization | No | Yes |
| Computer must be running at all times | No | No |
| Computer must have a continuous connection to the Internet | No | No |
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| Desktop email application support |
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| Configure filters | Yes | Yes |
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| Folder management | No | Yes |
| Backup utilities | Yes | Yes |
| Autosignature | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Email messages sent between the BlackBerry Internet Service and the BlackBerry Internet Service subscriber’s BlackBerry smartphone are not encrypted. When transmitted over the wireless network, the email messages are subject to the existing or available network security model(s).
When you log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service, the data is transmitted over a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection. |
Email messages sent between the BlackBerry smartphone and the BlackBerry Enterprise Server are encrypted using Triple Data Encryption Standard (Triple DES), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), or both.
Important: BlackBerry Enterprise Server software versions for Novell GroupWise support AES encryption only. |
| Access multiple external email mailboxes | Yes | Only when supported by your wireless service provider. |
| BlackBerry solution | Internet-based | work-based |
| Email message attachment support | Yes | Yes |
DavidB Not Registered
Posted: September 29, 2008 at 10:55 AM EST
Yeah, people should keep this point in particular in mind:
“Email messages sent between the BlackBerry Internet Service and the BlackBerry Internet Service subscriber’s BlackBerry smartphone are not encrypted”.
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: September 29, 2008 at 10:58 AM EST
Yeah I read that too and was surprised.
LRuiz Not Registered
Posted: September 29, 2008 at 2:37 PM EST
If i read correctly, if u have BES, then u can’t use gmail, AOL, hotmail, etc.? i dont quite understand that…
Ashbourne Not Registered
Posted: September 29, 2008 at 3:24 PM EST
BES only handles your work-issued accounts, but BES plans also give you BIS, provided your BES admin allows it. Keep in mind though that BES essentially gives your company keys to everything on the BB, so keep that in mind if there’s anything in your personal email you don’t want your boss seeing.