BlackBerry and Marelli Expand Collaboration in China Region to Power Next Generation Cockpit Technology

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BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) announced an expansion of its collaboration with Marelli, a global automotive supplier, on March 21, 2022. The companies will integrate BlackBerry's QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and QNX® Hypervisor into Marelli's Cockpit Domain Controller, enhancing infotainment and digital cluster systems in vehicles. This partnership aims to provide innovative Digital Cockpit solutions for leading OEMs, reduce development costs, and ensure high safety standards. The collaboration began in 2016 and marks a commitment to advancing secure mobility technologies in China.

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• Expansion of collaboration with Marelli enhances automotive technology integration.
• QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and Hypervisor improve cost efficiency and safety in vehicle systems.
• Long-term partnership since 2016 demonstrates commitment to innovation in the automotive sector.

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WATERLOO, CANADA and SHANGHAI, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced an expansion of its collaboration in China with Marelli, a leading Tier 1 global automotive supplier, following previous technology collaboration announcements focused on Digital Cluster developments in 2016 and 2018. Marelli has chosen the BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and BlackBerry QNX® Hypervisor to power their Cockpit Domain Controller, a critical in-vehicle system featuring Infotainment and Digital Cluster functions.

The BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® RTOS has been adopted across a number of Marelli's in-production projects in China, and the expanded working relationship between the two companies aims to accelerate the deployment of integrated Digital Cockpit solutions for the world's leading OEMs. 

This engagement not only marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between BlackBerry and Marelli, but also demonstrates their shared commitment to empower a connected transportation future with secure, safe, and innovative mobility technologies.

Leveraging the highly reliable QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and QNX® Hypervisor, Marelli's Cockpit Domain Controller solution is both flexible and scalable. BlackBerry QNX software also enables Marelli's Cockpit DCU solution to consolidate multiple systems with mixed criticality and different operating environments onto a single powerful hardware and software platform, reducing both the initial development and long-term costs of ownership while still ensuring the highest standards of functional safety and security, providing an enhanced, unified and integrated user experience to all passengers.

"We are pleased to expand our long-term collaboration with Marelli to further empower the automotive industry and our customers across the world," said John Wall, SVP and Co-Head, BlackBerry Technology Solutions. "Together, we will continue to deliver innovative, integrated and intelligent next generation cockpit technology to the market underpinned by BlackBerry's safety-certified, secure and reliable solutions."

"Being original, distinctive innovators and first-class integrators in the automotive industry, Marelli meet the highest standards in safety and security requirements," said David Fan, EVP and President of Marelli China. "A strong collaboration between BlackBerry and Marelli allows us to provide a safe, secure and reliable Digital Cockpit for Chinese OEMs and auto manufacturers."

BlackBerry and Marelli began co-developing embedded cockpit systems for four major Chinese automakers in 2016. In 2018, the two companies extended the collaboration to utilize the QNX® Platform for Digital Cockpits in Marelli's Electronic Systems Cockpit and Digital Cluster solution.

For additional information about the BlackBerry QNX platform and why it is the most advanced embedded software platform on the vehicle market, please visit www.blackberry.com/qnx.

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 195M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere. 

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About MARELLI

MARELLI is one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector. With a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our mission is to transform the future of mobility through working with customers and partners to create a safer, greener and better-connected world. With around 54,000 employees worldwide, the MARELLI footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa, generating revenues of 1,266 Billion JPY (10.4 Billion EUR) in 2020.

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MARELLI

Global Communication Department, Marelli – pr@marelli.com - T: +81-48-660-2161
Maurizio Scrignari – maurizio.scrignari@marelli.com – M + 39 335 7577830
Daniela Di Pietrantonio – daniela.dipietrantonio@marelli.com – M + 39 338 6731792

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FAQ

What is BlackBerry's recent announcement regarding Marelli?

BlackBerry announced an expansion of its collaboration with Marelli to integrate its QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and Hypervisor into Marelli's Cockpit Domain Controller for vehicles.

How does the collaboration between BlackBerry and Marelli impact the automotive industry?

The collaboration aims to deliver advanced Digital Cockpit solutions, improving infotainment systems and reducing development costs for automotive manufacturers.

When did BlackBerry and Marelli first start collaborating?

BlackBerry and Marelli began collaborating in 2016, focusing on embedded cockpit systems for major Chinese automakers.

What technologies will be used in Marelli's Cockpit Domain Controller?

Marelli's Cockpit Domain Controller will utilize BlackBerry's QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and QNX® Hypervisor.

What are the expected benefits of the BlackBerry and Marelli partnership in China?

The partnership is expected to accelerate deployment of integrated Digital Cockpit solutions, enhance safety and security, and provide a better user experience in vehicles.