About this guide

BEMS-Connect is a secure, mobile, instant messaging application that is built on BlackBerry Dynamics. This guide describes the following:
  • BEMS-Connect architecture and the instant messaging data flow from devices to the Enterprise Instant Messaging services including, Skype for Business, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager for IM and Presence
  • Instant messaging APIs that allow users to send and receive instant messaging messages
  • Persistent chat APIs to allow users to create and participate in topic-based group discussions.

This guide is intended for developers who are responsible for developing code for instant messaging and persistent chat applications. After you read this reference guide, you should understand the methods used in instant messaging and persistent chat group discussions.