Nov 27, 2007

PIN Messaging Explained

While everyone is familiar with the email capabilities of their BlackBerry device, many people aren’t aware of another type of communication on the BlackBerry devices which is called PIN messaging.

From corporate users to emergency personnel, PIN messaging has become the newest way for instant and backup communication in the event of emergency or natural disaster.

Every cellphone and smartphone are equipped with what is called an ESN or IMEI number, which is an "electronic serial number" for that device. However, every BlackBerry device is also equipped with what is called a PIN number (Personal Identification Number). This can be found on your device by going to Options-Status.

Where PIN messaging can benefit users in a corporate enviorment is instant communication in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

For clients that use an Exchange Server and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, their email is 100% dependant on those working. In the event that power is lost or a natural disaster (IE: tornado, hurricane, etc) disable those servers, PIN messaging is an excellent backup, as it relies strictly on the wireless data network to transmit messages, and not a BES connection. This means that PIN messaging will still work fine, even if your Exchange and BES are not functioning.

While PIN messaging is not a complete solution to disaster recovery in the event that your servers are rendered inoperable, it does allow you to still have instant access to all the employees/co-workers in your company.

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Another option is now being pre-installed on all newer BlackBerrys, called BlackBerry Messenger. BlackBerry Messenger allows “real time chat” between BlackBerry devices, similar to Instant Messaging applications such as AIM, Yahoo Chat, etc.

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One of the major benefits of BlackBerry Messenger, is the ability to have numerous users logged into the same conversation at once. Therefore in the event that you need to communicate a message to many users at once, you all can read and respond within the same conversation.

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Another benefit of BlackBerry Messenger comes into play with the newer camera enabled devices. While many corporations do not allow devices with cameras (for obvious security reasons), many rescue personnel, first responders and police departments are now using BlackBerry messenger to instantly take a picture of a situation and with 2 clicks, be able to send that picture to their commanding officer or headquarters, enabling them to get “real time” pictures to view and assess a scene.

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While PIN messaging and BlackBerry Messenger aren't the best solutions for your disaster recovery, they are a valuable, and very often unknown resource that is already included on your device.

If you would like additional information or would like BlackBerryGuy to consult you on getting a PIN disaster recovery program in place, please contact us at info@blackberryguy.com or at 877-MY-BERRY.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PIN to PIN messages are NOT encrypted and are transmitted in PLAIN TEXT. This means anyone who intercepts them has the ability to read them. While this is a remote possibility, you should keep it in mind and not send ANY sensitive information via a PIN to PIN message.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

PIN messages are NOT sent in plain text. They are "encrypted" using the same peer to peer key built into all BB devices. It is better to refer to them as "scrambled," unless a corporation has implemented their own replacement encryption. See http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=10008339&sliceId=&dialogID=70081493&stateId=0%200%2070083024

Unknown said...

can I access my PIN messages from the internet in the case I leave or lose my phone somewhere and someone is trying to PIN Message me something important?

Anonymous said...

Is PIN messages are carried through the provider/carrier or otherwise. Again is it similar to SMS but to Blackberries alone.

Anonymous said...

Can I send BB message accross the country? For example, Asia to Europe?

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