Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint and RIM Expand Supply Chain Services of BlackBerry(R) Products in Bosnia, Albania, Macedonia and Serbia

Brightpoint, Inc. 

20.12.2011 14:00
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INDIANAPOLIS, 2011-12-20 14:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to the
wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary Brightpoint Slovakia
s.r.o. ('Brightpoint') and Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq:RIMM) ('RIM')
have entered into a preferred distribution agreement to expand the availability
of BlackBerry(R) smartphones and software in Bosnia, Albania, Macedonia and
Serbia ('BAMS'). 

Under the terms of the agreement, Brightpoint will act as RIM's preferred
fulfillment partner in the BAMS region and assist in the national distribution
of BlackBerry products through Brightpoint's expansive authorized local
partners' network. Leveraging its global operations and strong local presence,
Brightpoint will deliver distribution and reverse logistics services to
telecommunications operators, retailers, and authorized resellers in the BAMS
region. 

'We are pleased to further our relationship with Brightpoint as a one-stop
distribution and logistic solutions provider for RIM in the BAMS region,' said
Leigh Jenkinson, RIM's Regional Director. 

'We are excited about strengthening our relationship with RIM, and look forward
to leveraging our footprint and services portfolio to serve customers in the
BAMS region with RIM products,' stated Anurag Gupta, Brightpoint's President,
Europe, Middle East and Africa. 'This agreement allows us to bring more value
and flexible solutions to customers in the region.' 

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In 2010,
Brightpoint handled approximately 99 million wireless devices globally.
Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution channel management,
procurement, inventory management, repair services and reverse logistics,
software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product
customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that
integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient
platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and
cost effective solutions. Brightpoint has approximately 4,000 employees, as
well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint
covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through
its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2010, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.6
billion. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over
25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be
found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free
Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355). 

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation,
revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry(R)
solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions
of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that
matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo,
Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin
America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or
www.blackberry.com. 

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the
exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM,
Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is
a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names,
company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their
respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no
representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of
any third party products or services. 


         Brightpoint, Inc.
         Tom Ward
         Investor Relations
         317-707-2745
         
         Brightpoint, Inc.
         Carolyn Manco
         Media Relations
         317-707-2276
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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