This is a guide for developers when making apps for the BlackBerry Platform.

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19. Assistance from Service Partners
• Testing and Validation Services provide
compatibility, usability or functional
testing on BlackBerry Smartphones and
carrier networks
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20. Assistance from Service Partners –
Remote Testing - Perfecto Mobile
• Test on real BlackBerry Smartphones via
the web
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Free hours of
use and special
• Automated Testing for BlackBerry
promotions for
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BlackBerry
developers!

21. Assistance from Service Partners –
Device Anywhere
TestCenter™
• 24x7 remote access to over 175 BlackBerry
smartphones connected around the world with
REAL cellular connections!
ProofCenter™
• Document all proof of your work
• Streamline the approval process
• Lower costs of submission
DemoAnywhere™
• Mobile operators can virtualize their devices GET FIVE FREE HOURS
and allow customers to try-before-they-buy! on TestCenter™ service
www.deviceanywhere.com
• Inform and educate consumers with
interactive tutorials

22. Assistance from Service Partners
• Commercial Application Development
Organizations specialize in
• Custom design
• Development of commercial apps within consumer
& vertical markets
• Also provide consultancy, project management,
hosting, training
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23. Assistance from Service Partners
• Enterprise Application Development
Organizations provide out-of-the-box or
custom application development to small-
medium businesses and large enterprises
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architecture design, support services and
training
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24. Assistance from Service Partners
• Tools for Assisted Development
• Reduces the time and effort required to build
BlackBerry applications through tools that provide
drag-and-drop application design, standard
templates, reusable components, and more
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