[msarway]

Hi all i have a bes server with 6 users. i am thinking of not using the bes server anymore and just let google do it threw its premiere service. i may not be getting it right but whats the pros and cons of using the Gmail interface on the BB and no more bes server.

[rambo47]

No control or monitoring of users comes to mind. And you have a gmail address, not one associated with your company. Not a big deal for some, but it does covey a certain image to your customers.

[msarway]

Originally Posted by rambo47

No control or monitoring of users comes to mind. And you have a gmail address, not one associated with your company. Not a big deal for some, but it does covey a certain image to your customers.

you can use your companys email address with Gmail. i have my famils domain email address using gmail now and so far so good.

[makedonce]

Originally Posted by msarway

you can use your companys email address with Gmail. i have my famils domain email address using gmail now and so far so good.

Im interested in this. How do u do it? Is it a free or a premium service? Can you provide more details pls?

[scaevola]

google apps account I think is what he is asking.

Major issues with it:
1) can't wipe remotely
2) contact & calendar sync is horrible

3)setting up a new blackberry to an existing client -> no push. IE users will only have access to mail sent to them since the configuration (not pre-existing) unless the user runs a search (can search the entire mail box remotely).

Tmobile doesn't auto prompt a user to download the gmail inbox (conversation/label app). (AT&T does)

Premium service allow for only 25mb max (free server is like 15mb) for the entire mail box. Local exchange/bes can be set far far higher.

[scaevola]

PM if you want would prefer a direct conversation. I'm not a bes admin but I very up on the limitations versus gmail.

And I have both free/paid google apps sites(currently) and bes experience.