BlackBerry Protect is a service that RIM tightly integrates into BlackBerry 7 handsets. They pushed out a new update for BlackBerry smartphones bringing it to v1.1.1.73. This update brings improvements and fixes including:

• Support for backing up additional databases like password keeper and Wi-Fi network profiles
• Improvements to backup and restore feature
• Enhancements to application deletion protection
• Ability to stop and resume BlackBerry Protect service
• Ability to automatically return your device to silent mode after making it play a sound
• BlackBerry ID enhancements and setup fixes
• Expansion of supported wireless service providers and BlackBerry device models
• Support for additional display languages

If you are not on a BES, then BlackBerry Protect is a must and should be installed to backup your critical information on your BlackBerry automatically and wirelessly. A simple, free and effective way to no longer lose contact info and other precious data.