BlackBerry (TSE:BB) (TSE:BB) is a global software and cybersecurity company headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Originally founded in 1984 as Research In Motion, BlackBerry made its name with pioneering wireless communications devices before transitioning into enterprise software, embedded systems and secure communications solutions. The company focuses on delivering next-generation security products that protect endpoints, data and communications across a variety of industries.
Today, BlackBerry’s portfolio features its Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platform, which enables organizations to manage and secure mobile devices, applications and IoT endpoints. In addition, BlackBerry Cylance employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver threat prevention and detection services, while BlackBerry QNX provides a real-time operating system widely used in automotive infotainment and advanced driver-assistance systems. The company’s software offerings are complemented by professional services and support to help clients implement robust security frameworks.
After reaching the height of its success in the early 2000s with its iconic smartphone brand, BlackBerry began its strategic pivot toward software and services in the mid-2010s. Under the leadership of CEO John S. Chen, who joined the company in 2013, BlackBerry divested its hardware operations and acquired several cybersecurity and software firms to broaden its product set and deepen its expertise in artificial intelligence and embedded systems.
BlackBerry serves a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, automotive manufacturers and industrial enterprises across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions. The company’s leadership team emphasizes innovation in secure communications and endpoint protection, positioning BlackBerry as a specialist in safeguarding mission-critical infrastructure and enabling secure digital transformation for organizations worldwide.
