BlackBerry has announced today that Sunil Lalvani has replaced Sunil Dutt as the Managing Director for India. Lalvani used to head BlackBerry’s enterprise business in the country. He has taken the reigns over the position from Rick Costanzo, the company’s executive vice-president for global sales, who was leading the team in India for the past two months. “BlackBerry is driving the adoption of its... »
The BlackBerry Z10 has been flying off store shelves. Especially in India, where the device sold out within two days. In accordance to stay competitive, BlackBerry has reduced the BlackBerry Z10′s price in India. Apple recently reduced the iPhone 5′s price tag to Rs. 42,990 from Rs. 45,990 after a week from the Z10 launch event. BlackBerry has now reduced the Z10′s price tag from... »
Sunil Dutt, BlackBerry’s India Managing Director just recently oversaw the release of the BlackBerry Z10 in the region. However, that hasn’t stopped him from resigning. What’s interesting is the timing. It was just recently revealed that the BlackBerry Z10 sold out within two days in India. This was quite a feat considering the Z10 has been priced as a high-end device. “I can con... »
Speaking at the Communitech Tech Leadership Conference in Kitchener-Waterloo, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins expressed his surprise in BlackBerry 10 attracting other platform’s users. Heins couldn’t give any figures before the earnings call on March 28th, but he did give hints. ”I was surprised when we launched in India how well the Z10, which is a high-end device, sold,” sa... »
The launch of the BlackBerry Z10 has exploded in India. “This is a game changer for BlackBerry and also for the industry. We are already running out of stock,” said Sunil Dutt, Managing Director of BlackBerry India. BlackBerry has had to increase its device forecast by 40% for the region. “In a couple of markets where we launched first, about 45 per cent of people who bought BB10 device were uniqu... »
BlackBerry users in India will be glad to know that the BlackBerry Z10 has officially released. Users in India can purchase the BlackBerry Z10 for 43,490 rupees ($800). Check out the press release below for further details. Press Release BlackBerry has introduced the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10 in India. The BlackBerry Z10 is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch wit... »
BlackBerry users in India will be happy to know they can get their hands on the new BlackBerry Z10 come February 25th. The grey market has already dropped the price of the Z10 to Rs 53,000. Further details about carrier support and full pricing details will become available at the launch event on February 25th. via Tech2 »
Following up to the huge marketing blitz Research In Motion is conducting in India, a new BlackBerry Tag commercial has launched. The last Tag commercial we saw was a bit humorous, whereas the new one shows further the power of NFC for sharing all kinds of things. This is similar marketing that we’ve seen Samsung use for the Galaxy S3. Hopefully with the launch of BlackBerry 10 we will see R... »
Research In Motion has been on an extensive BlackBerry marketing campaign in India. In August they started the national campaign ‘Action starts here’. RIM is now launching a new approach across the airwaves. The campaign, which has been launched on over 20,000 radio spots, showcases the strengths of BlackBerry as a brand that support individuals to get things done. The radio campaign begins with t... »
Indian carrier Airtel has just lauched its own official app for Blackberry users. With the ability to check your bill statement, recharge amounts, make payments, and submit complaints all on their BlackBerry, subscribers should be able to manage their mobile and fixed telephone lines directly from their smartphones. With the rapid rise of smartphone usage in India, mobile apps are becoming more ... »
Earlier this week we told you India would be getting a new BlackBerry TV ad campaign dubbed ‘Action Starts Here’. Research In Motion has since published the video on their YouTube channel. Here’s the lyrics from the TV commercial: We live in a time of action. We’ve got a minute to win it We’ve got a second to make it. We live in a time of instant opportunity. A time o... »
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Last week we discussed that India claimed to have received the encryption keys from Research In Motion. By having the encryption keys, one can then access corporate emails and data on BlackBerry Enterprise Server. However, RIM denied ever giving India access. India says it has now worked out how to monitor corporate emails sent to and from Blackberry devices without needing encryption keys, which ... »
Research In Motion has launched a new campaign for BlackBerry in India around the concept of ‘Action starts here’. The regionally developed brand campaign has been in the making over the past six months and involves strategic and creative idea creation by both RIM and its creative agency BBDO. In today’s fast paced society, individuals are looking to progress, take action and to ... »
Looks like we’re back to square one with the rumors that Research In Motion has given up its encryption keys to the Indian government. Once again, RIM reiterated that it cannot provide access to its enterprise email and messaging services as the company itself does not possess the encryption keys for the same and these remain in the control of its corporate clients. “RIM is providing a... »
Tata DOCOMO has launched a new exclusive postpay plan on the new BlackBerry Curve 9320 and 9220 for customers in India. Customers will get 600 free minutes for local and national calling, 600 local and national SMS messages along with unlimited BIS for Rs 599 a month when purchasing one of the new BlackBerry Curve 9320 or Curve 9220 smartphones. The BlackBerry Curve 9320 will have a BBM dedicate k... »
Alec Saunders, the VP of developer relations for Research In Motion, was on hand at the MobileMonday event in Kuningan, South Jakarta. Saunders was there to attract more Indonesian developers to build mobile apps for BlackBerry 10. Indonesia is the third-largest community of BlackBerry developers after India and China, said Saunders. Here’s the interview of Alec Saunders from Jakarta Globe: ... »
BlackBerry 9320 users on Tata DoCoMo will get free calls as RIM has tied-up with the operator to provide post-paid subscribers with this device to get a 10 GB data plan and be able to make a number of free calls. Here’s what Tata DoCoMo says: [quote]“Tata DoCoMo monthly rental plan of Rs 599 offers 600 minutes of free local and national calling, free 600 local and national SMS and an unlimit... »
India loves BlackBerry! This is why RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook is the third largest competitor in the Indian tablet market, making up 10% of it. Apple’s iPad takes up the first place with 51% market share, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is on the second spot with 24%. After the PlayBook’s prices were dropped, the tablet acquired more presence in the Indian community, making it one... »
Research In Motion isn’t just targeting Indonesia with BlackBerry stores. The company intends to open at least 15 BlackBerry stores across India by the year’s end. “We will be launching almost 10 to 15 BlackBerry premium stores by the end of the year covering all the top metros including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bangalore,” Sunil Dutt, managing dir... »
