Research In Motion (RIM) is celebrating 70 million global BlackBerry subscribers, and is inviting you to share your BlackBerry story via the global @BlackBerry Twitter account.
“BlackBerry is integral to the way we live and the diversity of our global community is truly outstanding. We want to celebrate hitting a landmark 70 million subscribers, and thank our customers, by sharing some of their remarkable stories”
said Patrick Spence, Managing Director, Global Sales and Regional Marketing, RIM.
BlackBerry is all about helping proactive people make the most of every moment. We’ve created this video to highlight some of our customers’ successes, including how individuals, businesses, governments, start-ups and charities are all using BlackBerry to work for good in their lives and in their communities around the world.
Extraordinary stories
· Desert Chill – the ice-cream van in the desert, sending out fun facts and information blasts by BBM to its loyal customers
· UPMC Mercy – the medical facility using BlackBerry smartphone alerts to improve patient care
· Jakarta Dog Rescue– using BBM for dog rescue
· Button & Bean – an entrepreneur running a successful business and being a mum
· Shelli Henderson – used the BlackBerry LIVESTRONG.COM Calorie Counter app to take control of her life and lose 7 st
· Jonathan Field, Horsemen – using BlackBerry smartphones to access the global equestrian community to offer help and advice
· Chicago Children’s Choir – using the BlackBerry smartphone browser and multi-tabs to search and share music
· Herrle’s Country Farm Market – using BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook to encourage customers to enjoy local and seasonal fresh produce
· South Yorkshire Police, UK – providing more efficient and effective visible policing using BlackBerry smartphones
· Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg – creating a community for Hyatt users using BlackBerry smartphones
· Caris Foundation – using BlackBerry smartphones and BBM to support aid efforts around the world
