Information Technology Policies and Standards

Title
Wireless PIM/PDA/Smartphone Approved Devices
Type
Standard
Related Policy
Wireless PIM/PDA Policy
Category
Telecommunications
Status
Superseded
Approved
01/06/2005
Revised
09/07/2006
To Be Reviewed
09/04/2008
Scope
Applies to all City wireless personal information manager/personal digital assistant (PIM/PDA) and smartphone device purchases.
Standard
The following devices are approved:
  • Research In Motion (RIM) Blackberry models provided through City-approved cellular telephone service providers.
  • Motorola Moto Q models provided through City-approved cellular telephone service providers (using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync only; desktop-based synchronization not supported).
Rationale
Reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by leveraging existing City investments in infrastructure.

See also:
  • Administrative Instruction 8-1, "City Telecommunications Services Usage Policy," July 2005.

Contact: Dan A. Sparacino, (505) 768-3140