I’ve mentioned SugarSync quite a few times here on BBRocks! as it offers a great service along with a free BlackBerry application. For those who don’t know,  SugarSync is an online service that allows you to remotely backup and sync files so that you can access them from any PC, Mac or mobile device. New to the SugarSync site is the ability to upload files by email.

With Upload by Email, simply forward the email with the attachment to a special SugarSync email address. Instantly, the file(s) will sync to all of your devices. No more downloading and saving file attachments one by one!

This is particularly useful when you are away from your desk. Using your smartphone or web-based email account, you can quickly forward important emails to your unique SugarSync address. These files will be waiting for you the next time you log onto your computer.

Since SugarSync has a BlackBerry application, once you upload files to your online account you’ll be able to access them whenever without having to keep the attachments downloaded on your device. Here’s a full list of the app’s features:

• Remote file access and editing: Retrieve, edit and upload files stored on other computers and the Internet (including Microsoft Office docs, music, videos, and more). Note: May require a Blackberry document editor.*
• On-demand synchronization: SugarSync will detect any file changes and present the opportunity to upload revisions back to the cloud (and to multiple synced computers).
• Shared Folders: Send files and folders (large and small) to anyone via an email sent directly from the Blackberry, and collaborate on projects through a Web-based Shared Folder (which can sync back to the Blackberry).
• Powerful Photo Features: Easy browsing with a thumbnail wall display of photo albums, enjoy detail with high resolution photo viewing, and directly upload and sync photos taken with the integrated Blackberry camera.

The Upload by Email features is completely optional and can be enabled/disabled in your account settings. In addition to this new feature SugarSync has also added a new 500GB premium storage plan. For more info visit sugarsync.com or check out their blog post.

RIM today announced their new BES solution for small businesses called BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express. BES Express allows company employees to wirelessly access their corporate email without compromising security and manageability.

Today we are announcing an exciting new offering that further expands the market opportunity for the BlackBerry platform,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “In a marketplace where smartphones are becoming ubiquitous, BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express significantly raises the bar by providing a cost-effective solution that allows companies of all sizes to support enterprise-grade mobile connectivity for all employees without compromising security or manageability.”

With the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express users will also be able to:

• Wirelessly synchronize their email, calendar, contacts, notes and tasks
• Manage email folders and search email on the mail server remotely
• Book meetings and appointments, check availability and forward calendar attachments
• Set an out-of-office reply
• Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using Documents To Go®
• Access files stored on the company network
• Use mobile applications to access business systems behind the firewall

BES Express is expected to be available in March as a free download. For more info visit blackberry.com/besexpress or check out the press release after the jump.

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The Missing Sync for Mac and BlackBerry has been updated to be compatible with OS 5.0. The Missing Sync allows users to sync media and files wirelessly between a Mac and a BlackBerry via Bluetooth.

Sync automatically and wirelessly via Bluetooth with Proximity Sync™ technology. Whenever your phone is near your Mac, sync happens – even when your BlackBerry is in your pants pocket or bag. Contacts and calendars are kept in sync. Photos and notes are transferred from your phone to your computer. Its syncing without thinking – automatic, without wires, and hassle-free.

Features:

• Contacts, Calendars and Tasks
  Reliably sync contacts, calendars and tasks with Address Book or Microsoft Entourage and iCal. Sync them all, or select groups of contacts and events to keep synchronized.
• Photos, Video and Music
  Transfer photo albums and playlists of music from iPhoto and iTunes. Save pictures you shoot with your phone to your Mac too. Enjoy video optimized to view on your phone.
• Sync via Bluetooth or USB Cable
  Choose how you want to sync. Use a USB Cable. Or, synchronize wirelessly via Bluetooth and benefit from Proximity Sync technology to automatically sync your phone with your Mac.
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint Docs
  View Microsoft documents on your BlackBerry phone. The Missing Sync makes it easy to transfer Microsoft Word and Excel documents from your Mac to your phone to view on-the-go.
• Notes and Memos
  Access all your notes on your Mac and on your BlackBerry. Synchronize notes and memos between your phone and Microsoft Entourage, Bare Bones Yojimbo or Mark/Space Notebook.
• Text Messages and Call History
  Your text messages and call history can contain important information. Save them from your BlackBerry to your Mac for searching, sorting and safekeeping.

The Missing Sync is available for $39.95. For more info check out the product page at mark/space.

Xobni has announced that they are now accepting users into the limited alpha version testing of Xobni for BlackBerry. Here is Xobni’s disclaimer about the alpha:

Disclaimer: IT IS an alpha. We’ve done a pretty good job buttoning up our product but we certainly expect some bumps in the road as we scale, so make sure you can tolerate some (hopefully small) hiccups if you want to participate. Thanks in advance for your help! We’re committed to reinventing the address book for smartphones and are one step closer today.

As always with any sort of app testing make sure you backup your device before installing it. Here are the app’s current features:

• Get all your Outlook contacts while composing messages
• Synchronize contacts automatically
• Get LinkedIn and Facebook information on your device

To sign up for the alpha testing send an email to xobnilabs@xobni.com with “BlackBerry Alpha” in the subject field, your BlackBerry model and whether or not you currently use Xobni with Outlook. You can also visit xobni.com/blackberry and input your email address there. If you get into the alpha be sure to let me know how you like the app in the comments!

@AtilaUno let me know that RIM has released version 1.0.2 of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac.

Version 1.0.2 includes improvements to device connectivity, synchronization and various fixes such as issues with your BlackBerry Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Memos. There are still some known issues that RIM offers workarounds for in this version’s release notes, linked below.

• More Info And Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager For Mac 1.0.2
• Version 1.0.2 Release Notes (PDF)

Let me know how this version works for you in the comments!

BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 5.0.1.28 is now available for download either through the RIM download page or through your currently installed Desktop Manager’s “check for updates” option. Here’s what’s new in this version:

• Synchronization
  • Support for new fields on the address book for your device
  • Enhancements to the synchronization process for organizer data
• IP modem User interface for using your device as an IP modem
  
• Application loader Back up and restore secure services on your device while loading software
• User interface Moved link to check for BlackBerry® Desktop Manager updates to the Help menu
• Operating system Support for Windows® 7 is included
• Language Support for Greek and Hebrew
• Devices Support for the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 Smartphone, BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9520 Smartphone and the BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9550 Smartphone

To download the new version visit the RIM desktop software downloads page or “Check for updates” under the “Help” tab.

Thanks @ghozali!

UPDATED Added a link for the v1.0.1 release notes. *

@BRSDiddy let me know that BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac has been updated to version 1.0.1 Build 2.

This update “includes important bug fixes and enhancements to your data synchronization” and according to @BRSDiddy, syncing is significantly faster. I’ll update this post once official release notes become available, but for now, leave some comments if you notice any other changes.

If you don’t have BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac you can download it at blackberry.com/mac.

• BlackBerry Desktop Manager – Release Notes (PDF)