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Originally Posted by Halm

Matt, I've lost track of the Blackberries. To sync with Exchange, do I still need a BES server, or can I now do a direct sync like with a WM phone?

Thanks

To do a true sync, i.e. real-time syncronization with your office in-box, I believe you need BES. But I'm no expert. I believe you can also install a utility that will sync you with your desktop email. Either way, you need some sort of data plan which our poster wants to avoid.

My BB isn't on our company BES, so to sync with my desktop calendar I simply plug it into my desktop. Simple and easy, no data service required. Small phone that fits into a pocket easily. I think that answers the original question.