RIM sent out an email to many beta zone participants saying that they are creating a new sub-site called BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business specifically for business software and services.
These programs were already in the existing beta zone but RIM seems to want to split them up and focus on each seperately.
This is, hopefully, the beginning of RIM revitalising the Beta Zone, which is really in need of it.
The Beta Zone needs a complete overhaul and we look forward to seeing what is coming.
Once split, the two sites will be:
BlackBerry Beta Zone  Business: www.blackberry.com/businessbeta
BlackBerry Beta Zone Consumer:Â www.blackberry.com/beta
The email which RIM sent out stated:
BlackBerry Beta Zone has grown significantly since its launch nearly three years ago and we are pleased to inform you that it will be evolving soon to better suit both consumers and business members who participate regularly in BlackBerry beta programs. BlackBerry Beta Zone will soon have a brand new sub-site, BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business, focusing on beta programs for business software and services.
BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business will offer:
Business specific beta programs and content
An improved mobile browsing experience
Updated community featuresThe update is expected to occur in the coming weeks and requires no action on your part. While logged into BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business, you will be able to access all your business beta programs on behalf of your organization. Your existing BlackBerry Beta Zone account remains valid for consumer beta programs as well.
Once logged in to either site, switching between business and consumer is simple, seamless, and will not require another login.
We are very excited for the changes coming to BlackBerry Beta Zone and we look forward to your continued participation in BlackBerry beta programs.
Should you have any questions, please contact enterprisebeta@rim.com.
