Hmm… Those 2 can mix and mingle from the looks of things, but I am not too keen on the concept of a few things that are required. On the other hand, it is a great feat when and if it works. But on the other hand, since SBS 2003 is already packed with Exchange 2003 which - when updated - supports and works great with WM5 based phones and features a similar functionality that the Blackbery’ does.

As an added bonus; the Exchange and WM5 solution doesn’t add extra cost (TCO / ROI) plus all of the material is available from one vendor (Microsoft…) par the hardware. The Blackberry solution requires you to either purchase the Blackberry Enterprise Server, or to use the Express version. The software also requires a CAL (express comes with 1 standard Client Access License). The BES software comes in at a price of around 1100 to 1600 USD. Which I think is a pretty hefty price for those of us/them that are running SBS 2003 (which are usually - SMALL Businesses)

Mind you, this is my personal view and opinion. It might turn around as I play with it a lot more, and after I have tested it in a virtual environment. But right now, I am not too keen on it. Not one bit…