Government Technology

BlackBerry Apps for CIOs Pt. 1



September 2, 2008 By

helps you find the nearest ATM or bank.

Miscellaneous Applications

Shozu -- Stay connected with co-workers, friends and family with access to Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, Blogger and other social networking sites.

Viigo RSS Reader -- Read your favorite blogs on the go. Viigo allows you to read any RSS feed on the Web, storing updates on your BlackBerry.

With an ever-increasing number of downloads and applications, the BlackBerry is a hot commodity for the busy public CIO. However, BlackBerry users might want to keep an eye on the latest trend in wireless devices: the iPhone. As Apple comes out with newer, more advanced versions of the iPhone, it looks like the BlackBerry might face some stiff competition.

Next: Government applications that run on BlackBerrys.


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a Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

The mapping applications referenced only work on AT&T and Sprint and are not supported by Verizon. VZ locks down all GPS applications so they will not work unless a fee is paid to VZ

a Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

The mapping applications referenced only work on AT&T and Sprint and are not supported by Verizon. VZ locks down all GPS applications so they will not work unless a fee is paid to VZ

a Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

The mapping applications referenced only work on AT&T and Sprint and are not supported by Verizon. VZ locks down all GPS applications so they will not work unless a fee is paid to VZ

a Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

The mapping applications referenced only work on AT&T and Sprint and are not supported by Verizon. VZ locks down all GPS applications so they will not work unless a fee is paid to VZ

A Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

Add Wall Street Journal to our list. Its a great APP. Reading this on your Blackberry? Download the WSJ.com Mobile Reader now by clicking: http://wsjmobilereader.com Or, from your Blackberry Browser, simply go to: http://wsjmobilereader.com Note: After installation, you will find the WSJ Reader icon in the Applications menu. For more information on how WSJ Mobile works, or if you have any problems or suggestions, please visit: http://www.wsj.com/mobilereader

A Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

Add Wall Street Journal to our list. Its a great APP. Reading this on your Blackberry? Download the WSJ.com Mobile Reader now by clicking: http://wsjmobilereader.com Or, from your Blackberry Browser, simply go to: http://wsjmobilereader.com Note: After installation, you will find the WSJ Reader icon in the Applications menu. For more information on how WSJ Mobile works, or if you have any problems or suggestions, please visit: http://www.wsj.com/mobilereader

A Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

Add Wall Street Journal to our list. Its a great APP. Reading this on your Blackberry? Download the WSJ.com Mobile Reader now by clicking: http://wsjmobilereader.com Or, from your Blackberry Browser, simply go to: http://wsjmobilereader.com Note: After installation, you will find the WSJ Reader icon in the Applications menu. For more information on how WSJ Mobile works, or if you have any problems or suggestions, please visit: http://www.wsj.com/mobilereader

A Heavy BB User    |    Commented September 3, 2008

Add Wall Street Journal to our list. Its a great APP. Reading this on your Blackberry? Download the WSJ.com Mobile Reader now by clicking: http://wsjmobilereader.com Or, from your Blackberry Browser, simply go to: http://wsjmobilereader.com Note: After installation, you will find the WSJ Reader icon in the Applications menu. For more information on how WSJ Mobile works, or if you have any problems or suggestions, please visit: http://www.wsj.com/mobilereader

Alex    |    Commented September 11, 2008

Also check out www.tripchill.com - it is a free automated travel assistant that has a mobile browser interface optimized for BlackBerries. The service monitors your travel, provide smart notifications relevant to the travel issue that you are experiencing, and allows you to book hotel and car on your BlackBerry device.

Alex    |    Commented September 11, 2008

Also check out www.tripchill.com - it is a free automated travel assistant that has a mobile browser interface optimized for BlackBerries. The service monitors your travel, provide smart notifications relevant to the travel issue that you are experiencing, and allows you to book hotel and car on your BlackBerry device.

Alex    |    Commented September 11, 2008

Also check out www.tripchill.com - it is a free automated travel assistant that has a mobile browser interface optimized for BlackBerries. The service monitors your travel, provide smart notifications relevant to the travel issue that you are experiencing, and allows you to book hotel and car on your BlackBerry device.

Alex    |    Commented September 11, 2008

Also check out www.tripchill.com - it is a free automated travel assistant that has a mobile browser interface optimized for BlackBerries. The service monitors your travel, provide smart notifications relevant to the travel issue that you are experiencing, and allows you to book hotel and car on your BlackBerry device.


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