BlackBerry Limited reports news on enterprise software, secure communications, and embedded systems software through its QNX and Secure Communications divisions. QNX updates commonly cover real-time operating systems, safety-certified platforms, hypervisors, robotics, automotive, medical technology, industrial controls, defense, and edge AI deployments. Secure Communications news centers on certified communications, mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, critical events management, and digital sovereignty use cases for governments and regulated organizations.
BlackBerry announcements also include customer selections, technology integrations, industry research, partnerships, and operating results. Recurring financial updates distinguish QNX performance from Secure Communications performance and discuss software revenue, royalty backlog, operating cash flow, and segment profitability.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) announced TSX acceptance to renew its normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 26,785,714 common shares (≈4.58% of public float) starting May 12, 2026 and ending no later than May 11, 2027. Shares purchased will be cancelled.
As of April 30, 2026, BlackBerry had 586,061,407 common shares outstanding; 18,136,158 shares were repurchased under the prior NCIB at a weighted average price of US$3.85.
QNX (NYSE:BB) will present hands-on demos, a keynote panel, and new research at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston on May 27–28, 2026. Exhibits demonstrate QNX RTOS and GEDP enabling deterministic, low-latency control, sensor fusion, and AI-driven motion replication from prototype to production robotic systems.
The company will launch the Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report, based on a 1,000-developer survey, and QNX President John Wall will join a keynote on safe robot autonomy.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) released The State of Secure Communications 2026, a survey of 700 security decision-makers in government and critical infrastructure across the US, UK, Canada and Singapore.
Key findings: 83% report WhatsApp is used for sensitive discussions, 98% rely on foreign-hosted platforms despite 55% prioritizing sovereignty, and 49% have unified crisis communications.
QNX (NYSE:BB) expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA on April 20, 2026 to integrate QNX OS for Safety 8.0 with NVIDIA IGX Thor and the Halos Safety Stack, creating a unified platform for safety‑critical edge AI across robotics, medical, and industrial systems.
The integration pairs QNX's deterministic RTOS with NVIDIA accelerated compute to support regulated, mixed‑criticality applications and offers early access registration for select developers.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) division QNX announced that Leapmotor has selected QNX SDP 8.0 and QNX Hypervisor for Safety 8.0 as the foundational software for its premium electric SUV, the D19, with mass production starting April 2026.
The D19 is described as the first global production vehicle to use a centralized controller consolidating digital cockpit, ADAS and connectivity, supporting up to 8 displays, 24 audio channels, 13 camera streams, >500 modular capabilities and over‑the‑air updates for continuous feature deployment.
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) and The IP Company announced a strategic partnership to integrate BlackBerry SecuSUITE into The IP Company's Wireless Communication & Messaging System (WCMS) for naval and military environments. The integration aims to enable certified, role-based communications up to Secret and Top Secret, leveraging NIAP, NATO Restricted, BSI, and CSfC certifications.
This collaboration targets mission-critical voice, messaging, file-sharing, and crisis coordination for defence fleets worldwide.
QNX (NYSE:BB) announced a strategic collaboration with TKMS on April 15, 2026 to supply QNX's General Embedded Development Platform for next‑generation naval platforms, including support for Canada's Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
The deal aims to strengthen resilience, interoperability, and long lifecycle support for allied maritime defence systems.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $156.0M, up 10% year-over-year, and full‑year revenue of $549.1M, up 3% year-over-year. GAAP net income improved to $24.3M for the quarter and $53.2M for the year.
QNX recorded a record quarterly $78.7M (up 20% YoY) with a royalty backlog near $950M. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $36.1M for the quarter and $107.1M for the year; operating cash flow was $45.6M in Q4 and $50.3M for FY26.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) announced a renewed, expanded multi-year agreement with the Government of Canada on March 31, 2026, increasing deployment of BlackBerry SecuSUITE and continuing use of BlackBerry UEM to support sovereign, mission-critical secure voice and messaging across federal departments.
The deal emphasizes Canadian-built, interception-resistant communications for senior leaders, defence, national security, and public safety, and highlights export readiness and trust from allied governments and large financial institutions.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) will report fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 results on April 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and toll-free dial-in (+1 877 883-0383, Elite Entry 9385158) are available. A replay will be posted around 10:00 a.m. ET (toll-free +1 855 669-9658, Replay Access 9489234).
The release includes a planned fiscal 2027 earnings schedule: Q1 planned June 25, 2026; Q2 planned Sept 24, 2026; Q3 planned Dec 17, 2026; Q4 planned Apr 8, 2027. Dates are for planning; the company will confirm each release about two weeks prior.