While Apple may be planning to use its iPhone for a major assault on Research in Motion’s corporate fortress, the maker of the BlackBerry appears to be preparing to turn the tables on Apple.
RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) has been seeking engineers steeped in Apple technology to mount a counter attack of its own.
More Personal Tech InsightsWhite PapersWhy Virtual Worlds Can Matter Introducing DLP 3-D TV Security Evaluation of Apple’s iPhone In spite of all the well-deserved hoopla about the iPhone, RIM still has an impregnable position in enterprise and corporate markets — its tactile QWERTY keyboard is way more accurate than Apple’s glass keyboard and corporate types are less tolerant of e-mail errors than rank and file consumers.
On the other hand, RIM, which has been advertising for experienced Apple technology experts, may be able to replicate the Apple touch screen — other handset makers have similar handset touch screens — easier than Apple can come up with an accurate enough keyboard to satisfy corporate users.
According to Appleinsider Web site, an internal job listing at RIM reads: “As part of a newly-created team, you’ll influence the development and design of BlackBerry software.” The listing goes on to cite a range of requirements running from experience with Mac development, JavaScript, XML, and Mac Sync services. … continue reading this entry.
