RIM will work with consulting firm SRA International to help deploy the device into US Government departments such as Defense.

“Security is a top priority for our government clients, and the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader will offer a secure mobile experience for public sector organisations using smart cards for identification and authentication, such as the Department of Defense Common Access Card,” said Jean-Paul Boucher, Director of Wireless Integration Services at SRA International. “Previous solutions to enable wireless smart card access are often cumbersome. We are excited to be able to provide our clients with this small, easy-to-implement solution.”