Singapore's M1 has partnered with BlackBerry to offer new and re-contracting M1 mobile business customers, BES12 Cloud, a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry, bundled into their monthly plans.
M1 said it is the first carrier in Southeast Asia to launch BlackBerry’s Enhanced SIM-Based Licensing (ESBL), simplifying the way corporates deploy and use enterprise mobility management (EMM) solutions. BlackBerry’s cloud-based BES12 EMM solution supports all major mobile operating systems - iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry - and allows for quick and cost-effective deployment, without the need for on-premise servers, equipment or professional installation.
M1 is also offering customers upgrades that include advanced EMM features, but still on a monthly subscription model. Based on their mobility strategy and what they need, this will provide customers with access to the full suite of BES12 features, including secure mobile connectivity, secure applications and separation of work and personal content. Customers therefore do not need to commit to an annual license, but instead enjoy the flexibility of paying for only what they use. Charges are reflected in the customers’ monthly mobile business plans.
Willis Sim, Chief Product Development and Corporate Solutions Officer, M1
M1 is pleased to be the first in Southeast Asia to bring the benefits of BES12 to customers with easy deployment through Cloud. This partnership with BlackBerry simplifies the way customers buy and use mobility, driving efficiencies and ultimately helps businesses enhance the way they service their own customers.
Carl Wiese, President Global Sales, BlackBerry
With BES12, BlackBerry is uniquely positioned to combine an operator’s device and data billing with customers’ consumption of additional services.
