BlackBerry QNX Software Now Embedded in More Than 175 Million Vehicles

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On June 23, 2020, BlackBerry Limited announced that its QNX software is now embedded in over 175 million vehicles, marking a 25 million increase since June 2019. This significant growth underscores BlackBerry's leading role in providing secure software for connected and autonomous vehicles, used by major automakers like Audi, BMW, and Ford. The company reported a nearly threefold increase in automotive footprint over five years, highlighting the shift towards software-defined vehicle architectures.

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• Embedded in 175 million vehicles, up from 150 million in 2019.
• Partnerships with leading automakers validate product reliability.
• Reported a threefold increase in QNX technology deployment over five years.

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WATERLOO, Ontario, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that its QNX® software is now embedded in more than 175 million cars on the road today. This is an increase of 25 million cars since the company last reported its automotive footprint in June 2019.

BlackBerry has a broad portfolio of functional safety-certified and secure software including its QNX operating system, development tools and middleware for autonomous and connected vehicles. Automakers and Tier 1s use BlackBerry® QNX® software in their advanced driver assistance, digital instrument clusters, connectivity modules, handsfree, and infotainment systems that appear in car brands, including Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, KIA, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

"In the past five years we've gone from BlackBerry QNX technology helping to power 60 million cars to today's announcement of more than 175 million – a nearly threefold increase and a testament to the fact that today's leading automakers and their tier one suppliers continue to put their trust in BlackBerry and our ability to provide them with safe and secure software upon which the next generation of vehicles is being built," said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry. "The electronic architecture of the vehicle is evolving from being hardware-driven to software-defined and this independent assessment by Strategy Analytics further validates our leadership position within the industry as the premier foundational software platform provider for the current and the next generation of connected and autonomous vehicles."

BlackBerry engaged with research and industry analyst firm, Strategy Analytics to verify the volume of QNX deployments based on the number of QNX products that are shipped in the automotive market and the number of cars that contain QNX products and technology. The vast majority of QNX software products that are integrated and used in automotive ECUs are licensed on a per-unit royalty basis. BlackBerry QNX technology includes QNX® Neutrino® OS, QNX® Platform for ADAS, QNX® OS for Safety, QNX® CAR Platform for Infotainment, QNX® Platform for Digital Cockpits, QNX® Hypervisor 2.0 and QNX acoustics middleware.

For more information on BlackBerry products and services for the automotive industry, please visit BlackBerry.com. 

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 more than 175M cars on the road today.  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. 
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. 

Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY, EMBLEM Design, QNX, AVIAGE, MOMENTICS, NEUTRINO and QNX CAR are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, used under license, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

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FAQ

What is BlackBerry's QNX software deployment in vehicles?

BlackBerry's QNX software is now embedded in over 175 million vehicles.

How much has BlackBerry's QNX automotive footprint increased since 2019?

The QNX automotive footprint increased by 25 million cars since June 2019.

What companies use BlackBerry QNX software?

Major automakers including Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Toyota use BlackBerry QNX software.

How has BlackBerry's QNX technology evolved over the last five years?

BlackBerry has seen a nearly threefold increase in QNX technology deployment in vehicles over the last five years.

What are the core applications of BlackBerry's QNX software in automobiles?

The QNX software supports advanced driver assistance systems, digital instrument clusters, and infotainment systems.