Research In Motion (RIM) introduced a new application called BlackBerry Protect, With this application BlackBerry users would be able to wirelessly backup,restore and locate their devices. BlackBerry Protect currently in beta phase and available through BlackBerry Beta Zone later this week via invite codes. the user would need to download and install the BlackBerry Protect application on their BlackBerry Smartphone. After completing the initial registration.

Once installation is done, you’ll be given the option to backup the data on your BlackBerry Smartphone. You will be able to decide what you want to back up – contacts, calendar, memos, tasks, browser bookmarks, and/or text messages. You will even be able to choose how often your BlackBerry Smartphone is automatically backed up (i.e. daily, weekly, and monthly). Also, once the first back up is completed, only incremental data is backed up (i.e. new data since the last backup) to reduce data usage. Remember to always check with your wireless service provider to determine any additional charges that may be incurred through your use of the wireless network.

BlackBerry Protect includes the following remote commands:

• Loud ring: This feature allows you to turn your phone onto the loudest setting, even when it is in silent mode, for those moments you’re playing hide ‘n’ seek with your absent BlackBerry.
• Locator: This GPS-assisted feature shows the phone’s current location on a map–assuming it’s on.
• Remote lock: If you hadn’t set a password on your device, it’s not too late to password-protect it from afar.
• Lost and Found: The “Lost and Found” feature appends a message to the start screen, so you can appeal to the Good Samaritan you hope will find and return your phone.
• Remote wipe: If all hope is lost, BlackBerry Protect can also wipe data stored on the device and on the microSD card as well.
• Back up data: You can configure BlackBerry Protect to routinely sync your contacts, calendar, browser bookmarks, memos, and tasks to BlackBerry’s servers. The service works over Wi-Fi or 3G.
• Restore: Restock your data on a new phone. The feature is also useful for transitioning from an old BlackBerry device (that was never lost or stolen) to a new one.
• Web interface: The Web interface for BlackBerry Protect has a couple more advantages over the on-phone app. Namely, the ability to monitor the status of remote management requests, and change your backup/restore and account settings.
• More details: It will support up to five devices associated with one account, which is perfect for a family or small business. Also, for any remote command to work, the device needs to have some sort of data connection, either over the cellular network or over Wi-Fi. If the battery has been pulled, the service won’t work. However, BlackBerry Protect will queue up commands for when connectivity returns.
• BES compatibility: Though the service is billed as a solution for both consumers and corporate users, BlackBerrys connected to BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) will override BlackBerry Protect, so as to safeguard the company’s data.

BlackBerry Protect will work on the Bold 9000, 9700, and 9650; the Storm 9500 series and Storm 2; and the Curve 8900 and 8500 series, the Tour, and other BlackBerry phones running operating system 4.6 or higher.