Has anyone set up their blackberry to access AKO/Enterprise email?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 23:17:13 -0400

I recently got a Blackberry Z30 and noticed that it has a native smartcard app. Has anyone used this with a smart card reader to access .mil websites? From what I can find online, it appears that it should be able to be done, and that's what it's designed for, but I haven't been able to find much info.

Response by SN Greg Wright made May 6 at 2016 11:22 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 06 May 2016 23:22:47 -0400

People still use blackberry's? (Not hating, genuinely asking. I thought they were kaput).

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made May 6 at 2016 11:54 PM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Fri, 06 May 2016 23:54:19 -0400

The CAC card app is no different than the Thursby app you can get for iphones and Android phones. You still cannot connect directly to the exchange server in the manner those with military issued Blackberries could. At best you will only be able to log on to email through OWA with the CAC (you still have to get the CAC sled). Personally, I say you're better off with an iPhone or Android to do the same thing with more supportability.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made May 7 at 2016 6:55 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Sat, 07 May 2016 06:55:55 -0400

My blackberry is configured for enterprise email; no CAC card required (which is why RIM is still in business).

No idea how it got configured for that; IM section set it up.