What is new in PINpoint v2.5?
PINpoint v2.5 introduces a new feature that greatly enhances its value: the ability to “push” documents to BlackBerry devices, in addition to the traditional Contact Lists. For example, this feature allows clients to ensure they always have access to the latest Emergency Manuals on their BlackBerry handhelds, even if the organization’s systems are down or unreachable. Using the PINpoint Management Console, the system administrator specifies the URL’s of the documents to be pushed, and the sequence in which they will be presented on the handheld. Documents are grouped into Collections, which are then mapped to Groups of recipients. Groups are created dynamically by PINpoint, based on each person’s attributes, as defined in the organization’s BlackBerry server or Corporate Directory (e.g. Microsoft Active Directory or Novell eDirectory). This design provides simplicity and flexibility, while greatly reducing or even eliminating the need for any additional maintenance, and ensures that us