The Blackberry Playbook is being released April 19, 2011 in Canada and the US. With features ideal for the enterprise like tethering, security through the BES and business applications, it will fit in perfectly in both Blackberry standardized and heterogeneous environments. Read our take at Softchoice on the six reasons why the Blackberry Playbook is a game-changer for the enterprise.

1. Blackberry Playbook: 6 Reasons it’sa game-changer for the enterprise

2. Security Works seamlessly with Blackberry Enterprise Server Easily wipe data from the device remotely in the event of loss or theft www.softchoice.com

3. Plays well with Blackberry Blackberry Bridge enables wireless connection for Blackberry standardized organizations All phones and tablets work from the same platform to access email and calendar www.softchoice.com

4. Faster, flash-supported browser Loads content faster than other tablets Richer, more animated content experience with Flash support www.softchoice.com

5. Travel and Portability Productivity apps like Documents to Go for word processing, slideshows and PDF viewer Mobile Voice System is an integrated communications platform with the same functionality as a desktop phone www.softchoice.com

6. App Multitasking Dual-core processor is built for heavy duty multi-tasking so users can watch videos, send emails, browse the internet and open a variety of apps simultaneously without slowing down Android’s app library is ever expanding www.softchoice.com

7. Plays well with others Works well with mixed environments Tether a smartphone to the Playbook using Bluetooth functionality to access the phone’s 3G data when the Playbook isn’t in a WiFi Zone www.softchoice.com