Microsoft and RIM to Bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry Smartphone Customers

Agreement will enhance the communications experience on BlackBerry smartphones through popular Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger services

Kuala Lumpur, May 13, 2008 - Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) today
announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry®
smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, BlackBerry smartphone customers will enjoy
easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration
between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

The integration of Windows Live services into the BlackBerry platform will allow
customers who use Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their BlackBerry
smartphone to benefit from the BlackBerry platform architecture with the ability to
communicate in real-time using push technology, and offering an exceptional mobile
communications experience. Customers will also be able to seamlessly access their Windows
Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger account from their BlackBerry smartphone by
simply entering their Windows Live e-mail address and password once.

“The BlackBerry platform is respected around the world for providing optimized
messaging capabilities and RIM continues to look for ways to provide customers with a wide
range of communications options and the best possible mobile experience,” said Mark
Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at RIM. “Our relationship with Microsoft and
the addition of Windows Live services to BlackBerry smartphones helps us build on that
strategy for our customers.”

Among other features:
1. Windows Live Hotmail for BlackBerry will allow customers to:
• Use BlackBerry 'push' technology for automatic message delivery and message
synchronization so customers’ online account is up-to-date with actions taken on
their BlackBerry smartphone
• Use a dedicated inbox for Windows Live Hotmail messages, which are automatically
delivered to the smartphone. Customers can also choose to receive their Windows
Live Hotmail messages, along with messages from other e-mail accounts, within a
single inbox on their BlackBerry smartphone
• Display HTML e-mail with the ability to view graphics, Web links, and contact photos
in emails

2. Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry will allow customers to:
• Send instant messages and join group chats
• Set status and see the presence of friends and colleagues within Windows Live
Messenger or their contact cards
• Customize status messages
• Save conversations
• Showcase their Display Picture (Avatar)
• Send and receive pictures and files
• Use more than 60 emoticon

“Over 430 million people around the world rely on Windows Live to stay in touch,”
said Craig Law-Smith, Marketing Director, Microsoft Online Service Group, Southeast Asia.
“Our collaboration with RIM will enable BlackBerry smartphone customers to take full
advantage of Windows Live, whether at work or on the go.”

Windows Live services for BlackBerry smartphones are expected to be available beginning this summer with support for multiple languages.