Etisalat brings new application portal for it’s BlackBerry users (Saudi Arabia)Etisalat brings to it’s BlackBerry users a brand new application portal, which will expand their productivity as they will have access to a wide variety of applications from Navigation to document management applications.
Etisalat stated “The initiative which is a first for BlackBerry users in the Middle East will enable them to literally carry their office with them through their BlackBerry service to enjoy a world beyond just e-mail”.
The portal, “bb.etisalat.ae”, can be accesed by the users through their BlackBerry browser to view and download applications with a fee, which cater to both individuals and business users.
There also a range of free applications for the users like the “Holy Quran” in Arabic, free RSS reader, Financial Times news reader and the BlackBerry stock ticker.
Abdullah Hashim, vice-president, enterprise solutions, etisalat, said: “While wireless access to e-mail and corporate information was the primary driver for the popularity of the BlackBerry device among corporate users, access to applications will transform the service into a must-have for people on the move. This is where etisalat is empowering its customers and extending the versatility of BlackBerry service.”
