By combining 3Com’s IP-PBX and wireless LAN switch with RIM’s BlackBerry wireless solution for WLAN networks, the companies plan to offer a rich set of voice and data applications to on-campus enterprise users. The joint 3Com-RIM WLAN solution will provide corporate and government organizations with the flexibility of a session initiation protocol-based BlackBerry handheld that’s tied into their existing PBX telephony. The solution will enable on-campus employees to use always-on BlackBerry applications such as email, VoIP, browser and organizer in conjunction with the BlackBerry platform’s unique connectivity features including push-based services, advanced security and back-end integration.