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“We embraced BlackBerry
because it’s a higher level
device — from the calendar, to
scheduling, to the phone, to
the seamless way it operates.
While other devices are made
for entertainment, BlackBerry
phones were built to keep up with
the speed of business.”
Michael Gottschalk
Founder and CEO
Blu Bathworks
Blu Bathworks is a modern bathware design-house and manufacturer that sells its
high-end products to distributors, retailers and the architect and design community.
Canadian designer Michael Gottschalk founded the company on his philosophy
of producing bold architectural bathware that balances form and function, and a
business strategy that optimizes delivery. The flagship showroom and design studio
are located in British Columbia, Canada, while the majority of its product line is
made in Italy and Germany. Its warehouse is based in Los Angeles, California.
The Challenge
Blu Bathworks has hundreds of dealers to manage, and its employees and operations
are scattered across the globe.
“A third of our workforce travels often, for everything from sales pitches to product
training to overseas factory meetings,” explained Michael Gottschalk, founder and
CEO of Blu Bathworks. “To keep projects moving forward while juggling our busy
travel schedules, we need open lines of communication and organization. Also any
smartphone we use must have an operating system that is compatible with our office’s
Mac desktop computing environment too.”
Blu Bathworks also relies heavily on cloud storage and sharing capabilities. The
company needed a user-friendly smartphone that would provide access to the cloud
and better integrate the sales department with its product inventory, logistics and
marketing functions – while providing a secure way for employees to collaborate
and share information. “We’re sending and receiving messages all day long — with
everything from client billing information to proprietary product designs. The security
of our data isn’t something we can afford to take lightly,” added Gottschalk.
Battery life of its mobile phones was another issue for Blu Bathworks. “We’re a small
company, so each employee takes on a lot of responsibilities. A reliable battery with
extended life helps us to be responsive and more collaborative, which is essential for
keeping our clients happy,” noted Gottschalk.
The Solution
BlackBerry was the only solution that could meet Blu Bathworks’ collaboration,
productivity and security needs.“For two months we tested other phones in our
environment,” explained Gottschalk.“Right away we realized the Android operating system
couldn’t support our desktop computing, and the iPhone’s battery couldn’t keep up with
our demanding schedules.”
The company opted to equip its office with new BlackBerry Z30 devices running
BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Link software.
MODERN BATHWARE
DESIGNER ENHANCES
PRODUCTIVITYWITH
BLACKBERRY10
CASE STUDY
Industry
• Manufacturing, Interior Design
Region
• North America, Europe
Solution
• BlackBerry® Z30 smartphones
• BlackBerry® Link
• BBM™
Results provided for informational purposes only and will vary depending on the individual customer and the specific operating circumstances. This material, including all material incorporated by reference,
is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty of any kind by BlackBerry and BlackBerry assumes no responsibility for any typographical,
technical, or other inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this material and shall not be liable for any type of damages related to this material or its use, or performance, or non-performance of any software,
hardware, service, or any references to third-party sources of information, hardware or software, products or services. © 2014 BlackBerry. All rights reserved. BlackBerry and related trademarks, names
and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not
responsible for any third party products or services.
BlackBerry Link is compatible with Macs and enables computers to
synchronize with the smartphone’s selected folders for data, media,
photos, videos and documents to save employees time. It also
provides secure back up for device data, which can be restored in
just a few simple steps should the need arise.
“We embraced BlackBerry because it’s a higher level device — from
the calendar, to scheduling, to the phone, to the seamless way it
operates,” explained Gottschalk.“While other devices are made for
entertainment, BlackBerry phones were built to keep up with the
speed of business.”
Once employees experienced the extended battery life — which
can provide up to 25 hours of mixed use — and seamless user
experience of the BlackBerry Z30, they readily traded in their
iPhones.
Employees have found the apps on their new smartphones to
be great time savers and are helping to increase productivity.
“Employees don’t have to wait until they’re seated in front of their
computer to upload documents to the cloud to share with the rest
of the team. And when sharing sensitive information, we know we
can count on BlackBerry’s secure encryption technology to keep
our data out of the wrong hands,” said Gottschalk.
Blu Bathworks’ Benefits
Employees are integrating the out-of-the box applications on
BlackBerry 10 into their daily workflow to improve communications
and productivity.
BBM has enhanced employees’ ability to collaborate with each
other efficiently and in real- time across the network.“I’m not left
wondering if my message was received,” said Gottschalk.“BBM
provides confirmation when a recipient reads a message, so I know if
everyone is in the loop when there’s an urgent update.”
Documents to Go™ provides essential, time-saving document
synchronization between BlackBerry devices and computers, plus
the ability to edit from anywhere. Employees can also seamlessly
and securely upload and download files in the cloud through their
Dropbox app.
The BlackBerry® Travel™ app has simplified the organization of travel
arrangements for some staff. It offers planning, booking, managing
and sharing of travel activities as employees service clients across
North America. With Bluetooth, the Z30 can seamlessly integrate
with a car’s infotainment system so that employees can safely listen
to their email messages while driving to and from appointments.
Key Benefits
• Improved employee communications
• Compatibility with a range of technologies
• Extended battery life
• Secure and encrypted communications
• Productivity-enhancing apps
Security is another major benefit of the BlackBerry Z30. With client
billing information and proprietary product designs accessible from
devices, Blu Bathworks relies on BlackBerry’s layers of security and
encryption technology to protect its network, as well as its reputation.
Finally, there’s the added benefit of the BlackBerry Z30’s overall look
and design.“We’re a firm at the forefront of design, so we care about
how our smartphone looks and that it reflects our brand aesthetic.
Our team certainly appreciates the sleek design of the BlackBerry
Z30 and are proud to carry it around,” added Gottschalk.
In the next few years, Blu Bathworks anticipates creating customized
enterprise apps for its business as it grows its partnership with
BlackBerry.
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  • 1. “We embraced BlackBerry because it’s a higher level device — from the calendar, to scheduling, to the phone, to the seamless way it operates. While other devices are made for entertainment, BlackBerry phones were built to keep up with the speed of business.” Michael Gottschalk Founder and CEO Blu Bathworks Blu Bathworks is a modern bathware design-house and manufacturer that sells its high-end products to distributors, retailers and the architect and design community. Canadian designer Michael Gottschalk founded the company on his philosophy of producing bold architectural bathware that balances form and function, and a business strategy that optimizes delivery. The flagship showroom and design studio are located in British Columbia, Canada, while the majority of its product line is made in Italy and Germany. Its warehouse is based in Los Angeles, California. The Challenge Blu Bathworks has hundreds of dealers to manage, and its employees and operations are scattered across the globe. “A third of our workforce travels often, for everything from sales pitches to product training to overseas factory meetings,” explained Michael Gottschalk, founder and CEO of Blu Bathworks. “To keep projects moving forward while juggling our busy travel schedules, we need open lines of communication and organization. Also any smartphone we use must have an operating system that is compatible with our office’s Mac desktop computing environment too.” Blu Bathworks also relies heavily on cloud storage and sharing capabilities. The company needed a user-friendly smartphone that would provide access to the cloud and better integrate the sales department with its product inventory, logistics and marketing functions – while providing a secure way for employees to collaborate and share information. “We’re sending and receiving messages all day long — with everything from client billing information to proprietary product designs. The security of our data isn’t something we can afford to take lightly,” added Gottschalk. Battery life of its mobile phones was another issue for Blu Bathworks. “We’re a small company, so each employee takes on a lot of responsibilities. A reliable battery with extended life helps us to be responsive and more collaborative, which is essential for keeping our clients happy,” noted Gottschalk. The Solution BlackBerry was the only solution that could meet Blu Bathworks’ collaboration, productivity and security needs.“For two months we tested other phones in our environment,” explained Gottschalk.“Right away we realized the Android operating system couldn’t support our desktop computing, and the iPhone’s battery couldn’t keep up with our demanding schedules.” The company opted to equip its office with new BlackBerry Z30 devices running BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Link software. MODERN BATHWARE DESIGNER ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITYWITH BLACKBERRY10 CASE STUDY Industry • Manufacturing, Interior Design Region • North America, Europe Solution • BlackBerry® Z30 smartphones • BlackBerry® Link • BBM™
  • 2. Results provided for informational purposes only and will vary depending on the individual customer and the specific operating circumstances. This material, including all material incorporated by reference, is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty of any kind by BlackBerry and BlackBerry assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this material and shall not be liable for any type of damages related to this material or its use, or performance, or non-performance of any software, hardware, service, or any references to third-party sources of information, hardware or software, products or services. © 2014 BlackBerry. All rights reserved. BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third party products or services. BlackBerry Link is compatible with Macs and enables computers to synchronize with the smartphone’s selected folders for data, media, photos, videos and documents to save employees time. It also provides secure back up for device data, which can be restored in just a few simple steps should the need arise. “We embraced BlackBerry because it’s a higher level device — from the calendar, to scheduling, to the phone, to the seamless way it operates,” explained Gottschalk.“While other devices are made for entertainment, BlackBerry phones were built to keep up with the speed of business.” Once employees experienced the extended battery life — which can provide up to 25 hours of mixed use — and seamless user experience of the BlackBerry Z30, they readily traded in their iPhones. Employees have found the apps on their new smartphones to be great time savers and are helping to increase productivity. “Employees don’t have to wait until they’re seated in front of their computer to upload documents to the cloud to share with the rest of the team. And when sharing sensitive information, we know we can count on BlackBerry’s secure encryption technology to keep our data out of the wrong hands,” said Gottschalk. Blu Bathworks’ Benefits Employees are integrating the out-of-the box applications on BlackBerry 10 into their daily workflow to improve communications and productivity. BBM has enhanced employees’ ability to collaborate with each other efficiently and in real- time across the network.“I’m not left wondering if my message was received,” said Gottschalk.“BBM provides confirmation when a recipient reads a message, so I know if everyone is in the loop when there’s an urgent update.” Documents to Go™ provides essential, time-saving document synchronization between BlackBerry devices and computers, plus the ability to edit from anywhere. Employees can also seamlessly and securely upload and download files in the cloud through their Dropbox app. The BlackBerry® Travel™ app has simplified the organization of travel arrangements for some staff. It offers planning, booking, managing and sharing of travel activities as employees service clients across North America. With Bluetooth, the Z30 can seamlessly integrate with a car’s infotainment system so that employees can safely listen to their email messages while driving to and from appointments. Key Benefits • Improved employee communications • Compatibility with a range of technologies • Extended battery life • Secure and encrypted communications • Productivity-enhancing apps Security is another major benefit of the BlackBerry Z30. With client billing information and proprietary product designs accessible from devices, Blu Bathworks relies on BlackBerry’s layers of security and encryption technology to protect its network, as well as its reputation. Finally, there’s the added benefit of the BlackBerry Z30’s overall look and design.“We’re a firm at the forefront of design, so we care about how our smartphone looks and that it reflects our brand aesthetic. Our team certainly appreciates the sleek design of the BlackBerry Z30 and are proud to carry it around,” added Gottschalk. In the next few years, Blu Bathworks anticipates creating customized enterprise apps for its business as it grows its partnership with BlackBerry. www.blackberry.com/go/success