Maxis and Research In Motion (RIM) have begun collaborating in order to bring the BlackBerry wireless platform to mobile professionals in Malaysia.

BlackBerry can provide customers with access to a broad range of applications including email, phone, intranet, Internet, SMS and personal information management applications operating over Maxis' GSM and GPRS network.

"Maxis is pleased to be associated with RIM, a leader in wireless communications. Part of our strategy is to provide mobile office solutions to our customers who require email and Internet access anytime, anywhere. RIM's solution can ensure that we are able to provide hassle free convenience at an affordable price," said Maxis Chief Operating Officer Edward Ying.

Ying reiterated that introducing new solutions is part of Maxis' strategy to provide customers with innovative and reliable wireless mobility solutions. "We are on track to launch BlackBerry in Malaysia by the end of this year," he said, adding that pricing details will be announced at a later time.

For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service allows users to access up to ten corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and many popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.