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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 Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced the deployment of its AtHoc critical event management platform in partnership with TELUS across all 13 municipalities and regional police in Niagara. This initiative aims to enhance communication and response capabilities during crises, benefiting nearly 500,000 residents. BlackBerry AtHoc is recognized for its security and effectiveness in real-time safety decision-making. The collaboration emphasizes modernization of emergency management systems, providing a secure mass communications solution to improve community safety.
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.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) has announced the addition of 13 channel partners in the Asia Pacific region that will distribute BlackBerry Jarvis® 2.0, a software security tool for embedded systems. This tool aids in identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with regulations in industries such as transportation and medical equipment. Notably, BlackBerry Jarvis received recognition as a top binary analysis solution by the Aerospace Corporation for the U.S. Department of Defense. The initiative is timely as the region faces increasing IoT security threats.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) will announce its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2022 results on March 31, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed via phone at +1 (855) 761-5600 or streamed live on the company's website. A replay will be available later that evening at 8:30 p.m. ET. Target dates for quarterly earnings announcements for Fiscal Year 2023 are also provided, with planned dates ranging from June 23, 2022, to March 30, 2023.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) has partnered with ISAAC Instruments to integrate BlackBerry Radar into ISAAC's Open Platform, enhancing fleet management capabilities for commercial trucking. This integration allows fleet managers to monitor tractor and trailer operations from a single console, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Titanium Transportation Group is the first customer to adopt this solution, enabling better asset utilization and productivity. The integration provides real-time data access on trailer status, optimizing driver hours and improving service delivery.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) will participate in the Scotiabank TMT Conference on March 8, 2022, at 12:30pm ET. Presenters include Vito Giallorenzo and Tim Foote, who will discuss the company's technology and strategy. The event will be live-streamed, with registration available on BlackBerry's investor website starting March 7, 2022. BlackBerry provides intelligent security solutions for over 500 million endpoints, including more than 195 million vehicles, utilizing AI for cybersecurity and data privacy.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) announced an equity inducement award for John Giamatteo, President of its Cybersecurity unit. The award comprises 800,425 restricted share units (RSUs) as an incentive for joining the company, with varying vesting schedules. Time-based RSUs will vest on three anniversaries starting January 3, 2022, while performance-based RSUs will vest on January 3, 2025, subject to conditions. Termination scenarios affecting RSUs are outlined, ensuring some RSUs vest upon certain events. BlackBerry focuses on intelligent security solutions across various sectors.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced that its BlackBerry Protect and Optics products received the maximum AAA rating for the second consecutive year from SE Labs' Enterprise Advanced Security Test. The evaluation highlighted its AI-driven endpoint protection (EPP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, which demonstrated full coverage against various cyber threats. BlackBerry achieved 100% protection accuracy against advanced persistent threats (APTs). This recognition follows previous accolades for BlackBerry’s cybersecurity offerings, reaffirming its commitment to securing endpoints effectively.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) revealed findings from its 2022 Annual Threat Report, emphasizing a rise in cyberattacks targeting small to mid-sized businesses. The report highlights small businesses facing up to 11 cyberthreats daily and the trend of outsourcing among cybercriminals, which contributed to significant ransomware incidents. Additionally, it points out that public cloud platforms are increasingly being used to host malware. The report calls for a stronger adoption of Zero Trust security practices across sectors to mitigate these evolving threats.
Tech+IP acted as BlackBerry's exclusive advisor in a significant US$ 600 million transaction involving the sale of over 35,000 patents and related assets. This deal, considered the largest of its type, includes firms such as Catapult Innovations and Third Eye Capital. Tech+IP expressed that this transaction underscores the value of R&D investments and aims to enhance BlackBerry's core business and shareholder value. Previous advisory roles by Tech+IP for BlackBerry include the sale of its Paratek Antenna assets in 2020 and a $940 million arbitration against Qualcomm.