Hong Kong 2018

Overview of BlackBerry Dynamics PlatformRichard Schaefer, Sr. Enterprise Solutions Manager

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Application Models

MultiplePlatforms

Capability

Hybrid-Cordova• Common UI, non-native• Access to native platform (plug-ins)• HTML5, JavaScript, CSS• Frameworks (Angular, Ionic, etc.)• Distributed in App Store• Varying Performance

Xamarin• Native UI• Common UI - Xamarin forms • C#, .Net, Native APIs• C# wrappers to native platform• Distributed in App Store• Native Performance

Native• Native UI• Obj-C, Swift, Java, C#• Platform Tools & APIs• All native features• Distribution in App Store• Best possible performance

Web-based Apps• Extend Desktop Apps• Browser based rendering and APIs• Web development skills• Distributed as URL• Limited native feature access

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What type of mobile apps are being developed?

Source: Gartner, Survey Analysis: The Mobile App Development Trends That Will Impact Your Enterprise in 2017, April 2017

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BlackBerry Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform

Access

BlackBerry Access

Work

Mobile Endpoints Desktop Endpoints

APIsShared Services

Secure Containers Backend Access Cross-Platform Security

BlackBerry Apps

ISV Apps &Ecosystem

Custom Apps

PC/VDI Replacement

ISVHTML5

Apps

CustomHTML5

Apps

APP

ISVHTML5 Apps

CustomHTML5 Apps

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Secure Platform Components

ApplicationsSupports all types including collaboration, business, off-the-shelf ISV and custom-built

Infrastructure ServicesDelivers consistent security, management, availability and reliability across apps and devices for all business scenarios

Infrastructure Services

Applications

APIs and Shared ServicesIsolates core services from business logic and maximizes component reuse through APIs

APIs and Shared Services

APP

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The Role of Each Layer

ApplicationsDeliver unique app value and/or business logic for the specific app without re-inventing underlying “plumbing”

APIs and Shared ServicesSpeeds app development with new capabilities while ensuring consistency and flexibility

Infrastructure ServicesProvides underlying services every app needs while giving IT consistent control and management

Easy Management of Applications

Isolation of App Logic from IT

Controls

App Owners Focus on

Business Value

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Dynamics: More Agility, Less Stakeholder Conflict

§ Stakeholders can focus on what they do best

§ Seamlessly integrate without compromise

§ APIs across platforms

§ Maintain cross-app consistency and control

§ Consistent security controls

§ Security while speeding delivery

§ Faster time to value at lower cost

Identity & AccessManagement

Multi-FactorAuthentication

Single Sign-OnDR/HA Services

LifecycleManagement

App Level PolicyControls

App Deployment

ApplicationConfiguration

SecureStorage

SecureCommunication

Secure Inter-AppCommunications

PushNotifications

DirectoryLookup

File and DataTransfer

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Architecture Removes Burden from Developers

BlackBerry UEM

• No Inbound Connections• Massive Scale for App connections• All connections validated and authenticated

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Dynamics: Decouples App from Infrastructure

§ App usage analytics

§ Online presence§ Chat/IM§ Directory (AD)

lookup§ Document sharing§ Initiate VOIP call § Native push

notification§ Enterprise Search

§ Speeds app development and/or deployment

§ Seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure

§ Auto-discovers services of existing apps

§ Avoids rewrites for different configuration permutations

§ Users get an improved experience

§ Create Note§ Edit File § Launcher§ Open File in Office Online§ Open HTTP URL§ Open BlackBerry Share

URL§ Print File§ Request File§ Request Links§ Save Edited File(s)§ Save Web Clipping§ Send Email§ Send Instant Message§ Transfer File(s)

BlackBerry DynamicsContainers

Apps

Data

Systems

Services

BlackBerry Enterprise

Mobility Server

(BEMS)

App-Based Services Server-Based Services / Publish Your Own Services

APP

§ Developer’s don’t need to understand IT policies to comply with them

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BlackBerry AnalyticsAllows collection of a broad set of metrics around app usage making them available through the BlackBerry Analytics console.

Ability to interrogate and spot trends in data link

• App usage

• Versions

• Usage times

• Time of day information

Based on this feedback optimize your spend, app development resources, app designs and more

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Development Transformationq Understand Business’s Visionq Focus on End User Experienceq Implement Agile and DevOpsq Build an App Factoryq Engage in Iterative Developmentq Leverage Your Application Platformsq Improve Collaboration with Business

and IT

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