The challenge by Apple’s iPhone to its dominance in the 3G world made RIM evolve the platform in order to protect its vital core business, a challenge it continues to rise to. There are differences to the two systems, and a business user contemplating a move into 3G has to be mindful of them. Both are excellent devices, there’re just, well, different. [...]

Being connected while mobile is a given for professionals. Staying in touch with Head Office (or Home Office), having access to vital customer data and sales numbers and marketing material, is the lifeblood of business. The question is how to do this in the most efficient and comprehensive way.