BlackBerry and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Malaysia's Future Cyber-Defenders and Embedded Software Talent
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding on October 27, 2025, to develop Malaysia's cyber and embedded software talent.
The MOU—witnessed by Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education and Canada's Minister of International Trade—creates a framework for curriculum co‑development, internships, research grants, global certifications, and access to BlackBerry's QNX Everywhere program including free non‑commercial QNX licenses and training.
The partners will also pilot the Trustworthy Professionals program with NACSA to provide ethical cybersecurity training and hands‑on experience to up to 50 disadvantaged youth.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) e Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) hanno firmato un memorandum d'intesa pluriennale il 27 ottobre 2025 per sviluppare il talento della Malaysia nel cyber e nel software embedded.
L'MOU — testimoniato dal Ministro dell'Istruzione superiore della Malesia e dal Ministro canadese del Commercio Internazionale — crea un quadro per lo sviluppo congiunto del curriculum, tirocini, assegni di ricerca, certificazioni globali e l'accesso al programma QNX Everywhere di BlackBerry, inclusi licenze QNX non commerciali gratuite e formazione.
I partner piloteranno anche il programma Professionisti affidabili (Trustworthy Professionals) con NACSA per offrire formazione etica sulla cybersicurezza e esperienza pratica a fino a 50 giovani svantaggiati.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) y Universidad Nacional de Malasia (UKM) firmaron un memorando de entendimiento plurianual el 27 de octubre de 2025 para desarrollar el talento de Malasia en ciberseguridad y software embebido.
El MOU —testigo del Ministro de Educación Superior de Malasia y del Ministro de Comercio Internacional de Canadá— crea un marco para el desarrollo conjunto de planes de estudio, pasantías, becas de investigación, certificaciones globales y acceso al programa QNX Everywhere de BlackBerry, incluidas licencias QNX gratuitas no comerciales y formación.
Los socios también pilotarán el programa Profesionales Confiables (Trustworthy Professionals) con NACSA para proporcionar formación ética en ciberseguridad y experiencia práctica a hasta 50 jóvenes desfavorecidos.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)와 말레이시아 국립대(UKM)가 2025년 10월 27일 다년간 양해각서를 체결하여 말레이시아의 사이버 보안 및 임베디드 소프트웨어 인재를 육성한다.
MOU는 말레이시아 고등교육부 장관과 캐나다 국제무역부 장관의 참석 하에 교육과정 공동 개발, 인턴십, 연구 보조금, 글로벌 인증 및 BlackBerry의 QNX Everywhere 프로그램에 대한 접근을 위한 프레임워크를 마련하며, 무료 비상업용 QNX 라이선스와 교육을 포함한다.
파트너들은 또한 NACSA와 함께 신뢰할 수 있는 전문가 프로그램을 시범 운영하여 윤리적 사이버 보안 교육과 실무 경험을 50명의 소외된 청년에게 제공한다.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) et l'Université nationale de Malaisie (UKM) ont signé un protocole d'accord pluriannuel le 27 octobre 2025 pour développer les talents de Malaisie dans le domaine de la cybersécurité et du software embarqué.
Le MOU — sous la supervision du ministre malaisien de l'Enseignement supérieur et du ministre canadien du Commerce international— établit un cadre pour le co-développement des programmes, les stages, les bourses de recherche, les certifications mondiales et l'accès au programme QNX Everywhere de BlackBerry, y compris des licences QNX non commerciales gratuites et la formation.
Les partenaires piloteront également le programme Professionnels de confiance (Trustworthy Professionals) avec la NACSA pour offrir une formation éthique en cybersécurité et une expérience pratique à jusqu'à 50 jeunes défavorisés.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) und Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) haben am 27. Oktober 2025 eine mehrjährige Absichtserklärung unterzeichnet, um Malaysias Talent im Bereich Cybersecurity und Embedded Software zu entwickeln.
Das MOU, bezeugt vom malaysischen Minister für Höhere Bildung und dem kanadischen Minister für International Trade, schafft einen Rahmen für die gemeinsame Entwicklung von Lehrplänen, Praktika, Forschungsstipendien, globale Zertifizierungen und den Zugriff auf BlackBerrys QNX Everywhere-Programm, einschließlich kostenloser nicht-kommerzieller QNX-Lizenzen und Schulungen.
Die Partner werden außerdem das Programm Trustworthy Professionals (Vertrauenswürdige Fachleute) mit NACSA testen, um ethische Cybersicherheitsbildung und praktische Erfahrungen für bis zu 50 benachteiligte Jugendliche bereitzustellen.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) و جامعة ماليزيا الوطنية (UKM) وقعا على مذكرة تفاهم متعددة السنوات في 27 أكتوبر 2025 لتطوير مواهب ماليزيا في الأمن السيبراني وبرمجيات مضمنة.
المذكرة – حاضرة بحضور وزير التعليم العالي الماليزي ووزير التجارة الدولية الكندي – تخلق إطاراً لتطوير المناهج بشكل مشترك، والتدريب الداخلي، ومنح البحث، والشهادات العالمية، والوصول إلى برنامج BlackBerry's QNX Everywhere بما فيها تراخيص QNX غير التجارية المجانية والتدريب.
الشركاء سيطلقون أيضاً برنامج المهنيون الذين يحظون بالثقة (Trustworthy Professionals) مع NACSA لتوفير تدريب أخلاقي في الأمن السيبراني وتدريب عملي حتى ما يصل إلى 50 شاباً محروماً.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) 与 马来西亚国立大学（UKM） 于 2025 年 10 月 27 日签署了多年度的谅解备忘录，旨在培养马来西亚在网络安全与嵌入式软件领域的人才。
该 MOU 在马来西亚高等教育部长和加拿大国际贸易部长见证下，为共同开发课程、实习、研究资助、全球认证，以及访问 BlackBerry 的 QNX Everywhere 计划提供框架，包括免费的非商业 QNX 许可与培训。
合作伙伴还将与 NACSA 共同试点 值得信赖的专业人士（Trustworthy Professionals）计划，为高达 50 名处境不利的青年提供伦理网络安全培训和实际操作经验。
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Partnership builds Malaysia cyber and embedded-software talent pipeline with hands-on training and certifications.
The memorandum of understanding signed on
Execution depends on sustained programme funding, faculty capacity to integrate industry curricula, and measurable placement or research outputs; these dependencies will determine real academic and labour-market impact. Watch enrolment numbers, certification completions, internship placements, and any stated KPIs over the first 12–36 months for evidence of scale and effectiveness.
This is a strategic industry–university tie that enhances BlackBerry's ecosystem reach but has limited near-term financial implications.
The MOU broadens BlackBerry's channel into ASEAN talent pools by coupling product access (QNX SDP and licences) with workforce pipelines and a pilot Trustworthy Professionals program involving NACSA and UKM. The collaboration aligns BlackBerry's platform adoption goals with public-sector and academic training, which can increase long-term technology familiarity among practitioners and researchers.
The near-term commercial upside is indirect and contingent on adoption metrics, research outputs, and subsequent procurement or commercial projects; monitor announcements of commercial contracts, published research, and the pilot's outcomes for up to
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) students, faculty and under-represented youth gain access to tiered development program for talent, research and ethical cyber education in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), announcing a multi-year education partnership to develop the nation's next generation of cyber-leaders and embedded software engineers, supporting Malaysia's goals to advance digital talent, industry competitiveness and regional cyber resilience in ASEAN.
The UKM and BlackBerry partnership was witnessed by the Minister of Higher Education in Malaysia, Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir and Canada's Minister of International Trade, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The collaboration signifies deepening ties between Canada and Malaysia and a shared commitment to bolstering regional cyber capacity and resilience against escalating digital threats.
"The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia strongly supports the collaboration between UKM and BlackBerry," said Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry. "This partnership not only boosts research and innovation at the university but also benefits society, nurturing future cyber-professionals and embedded software developers with the technical and leadership skills needed to advance Malaysia's digital future."
The MOU establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation, aiming to advance academic excellence, workforce readiness, and research leadership. It also aims to strengthen Malaysia's technology ecosystem through industry-relevant cybersecurity and software development training, internships, research grants, and globally recognized certifications for UKM students and faculty.
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Minister of International Trade continued: "Canada is a leader in cybersecurity and digital capacity across ASEAN. Partnerships like this demonstrate how Canadian innovation - from leaders such as BlackBerry - can help build trusted, secure, and future-ready digital economies. By working with institutions like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, we're helping to develop the skilled talent and technologies that will drive shared prosperity across the region."
"Developing a digitally skilled workforce is critical not only for national security, but for sustainable economic growth," said John Giamatteo, Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry. "Our collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia enables deserving individuals to access world-class training, hands-on experience, and industry mentorship - equipping future cyber-leaders with strong values and skills to advance critical sectors, drive Malaysia's economy, and protect the nation from tomorrow's threats."
For budding embedded software developers pursuing careers in industries like robotics, medical and automotive, UKM students and educators will benefit from access to BlackBerry's global QNX® Everywhere program, offering expertise, curriculum development and training in QNX® Software Development Platform (SDP), along with certifications, free non-commercial QNX licenses and community development. Launched in January 2024, QNX Everywhere offers easy access for students, academic and research organizations, and hobbyists to develop knowledge of QNX® technologies that are trusted by eight of the leading medical device manufacturers and more than 45 of the leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
The partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to promote education, research, and innovation in areas foundational to Malaysia's digital and economic future. Guided by national policies, the partners are collaborating to:
Develop curriculum and training aligned to real-world industry needs
Advance academic and research capabilities in embedded systems, secure communications, and cybersecurity
Foster professional growth and leadership in technology among students and faculty
Deliver dedicated ethical cyber training and support to under-privileged youths
UKM also announced it is partnering with BlackBerry and Malaysia's National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) on a new initiative called the Trustworthy Professionals program. The curriculum will combine academic learning, government support and industry expertise to provide cybersecurity training and hands-on experience for up to 50 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In an era of rising digital crime and fraud, the unique pilot project will focus on teaching integrity, ethics and trust, along with technical skills, aiming to instil good values to steer learners away from the misuse of digital skills.
Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh concluded, "Our collaboration with BlackBerry represents a significant step forward in strengthening our capabilities in cybersecurity education, embedded systems and applied research. By combining UKM's academic excellence with BlackBerry's global expertise, we aim to nurture a new generation of technology leaders who are not only equipped with advanced technical knowledge but also guided by ethical values and a commitment to safeguarding our nation's digital future."
About Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Established in 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is a leading research university driving academic excellence, innovation and national progress. Home to a vibrant community of scholars and researchers, UKM tackles global and local challenges through multidisciplinary research that unites science, technology, social sciences and the humanities. Internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity, UKM is strengthening its focus on emerging fields such as cybersecurity, digital trust, and data protection, towards advancing Malaysia's digital resilience while shaping global discourse. With its unwavering mission to empower society and produce future-ready graduates, UKM continues to be a catalyst for knowledge, transformation and impact.
For more information, visit UKM.my
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments with the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.
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