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BlackBerry Strengthens QNX Advanced Virtualization Framework for Android Automotive OS

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BlackBerry Limited announced updates to its QNX Advanced Virtualization Frameworks (QAVF) on June 14, 2022, enhancing support for Google’s Android Automotive OS (AAOS). The new QAVF, already adopted by numerous OEMs, is designed to simplify development and accelerate time to market for Android-based IVI systems. BlackBerry QNX technology is currently in production with 45 OEMs, securing over 195 million vehicles globally. This development reinforces BlackBerry's leadership in the embedded automotive software market, especially with increasing demand for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies.

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  • Strengthened leadership in embedded automotive software market.
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Automotive manufacturers now able to simplify and accelerate development timelines and reduce costs when building Android Automotive OS-based IVI systems

WATERLOO, Ontario, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced an updated version of QNX® Advanced Virtualization Frameworks (QAVF) and support for Google's latest Android Automotive OS (AAOS) reference implementation (Trout 1.0). Already in use by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across multiple production programs, this new version of QAVF will further enable embedded automotive software developers to simplify development, accelerate time to market and reduce costs when building Android Automotive OS-based IVI systems. This new development strengthens BlackBerry's leadership position within the embedded automotive software market by providing a foundation on which safety and non-safety applications can be easily developed.

QNX Advanced Virtualization Frameworks extends the functionality of the QNX® Hypervisor and the QNX® Hypervisor for Safety to support the complex sharing and abstraction of the underlying hardware in a hypervised environment for systems including digital cockpits, domain controllers and other high-performance compute applications requiring a mix of safety and non-safety functions. The QNX Hypervisor products, QAVF and Trout 1.0 together enable a rapid application development environment, while leveraging the features and advantages provided by the Android operating system.

Virtualization is a fundamental requirement in current and next generation cockpit architectures. The combination of Trout 1.0, QNX Hypervisor for Safety and QNX safety certified shared device drivers simplifies the integration of Android for customers while simultaneously providing an ideal environment for developing mixed-criticality systems.

In addition to supporting Trout 1.0, QNX is extending QAVF to align with the latest VIRTIO standards and add USB management, filesystem sharing and specialized graphics sharing for mission critical environments.

The development is another significant automotive milestone for the company, whose BlackBerry QNX technology is in production programs with 45 different OEMs and 7/7 of the top Tier 1s and secures over 195 million vehicles worldwide. BlackBerry QNX is the market leader for safety-certified embedded software in automotive. Automakers and Tier 1s, including BMW, Aptiv, Bosch, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Volkswagen, trust BlackBerry QNX software for a broad range of safety-related systems.  These include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Digital Cockpits and Secure Data Gateways, all of which are becoming increasingly prevalent in vehicles.  Furthermore, BlackBerry QNX is key to the future of the automotive industry, with design wins with 24 of the top 25 electric vehicle automakers, and providing a safe, reliable, and secure software foundation for autonomous drive vehicle systems.

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, endpoint 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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FAQ

What are the benefits of BlackBerry's updated QNX Advanced Virtualization Framework?

The update simplifies development, accelerates time to market, and reduces costs for Android Automotive OS-based IVI systems.

How many vehicles utilize BlackBerry's QNX technology?

BlackBerry QNX technology secures over 195 million vehicles worldwide.

Which companies are using BlackBerry QNX technology?

Major automakers like BMW, Ford, GM, and Toyota trust BlackBerry QNX for safety-related systems.

What is the significance of the partnership with Google for BlackBerry?

The partnership with Google enhances BlackBerry's software capabilities within Android Automotive, supporting advanced vehicle technologies.

When was the updated QNX Advanced Virtualization Framework announced?

The update was announced on June 14, 2022.

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