Welcome to our dedicated page for Blackberry news (Ticker: BB), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Blackberry stock.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) generates a steady stream of news centered on its role as a provider of intelligent software and services for enterprises, governments, automakers, and industrial organizations. Many recent announcements highlight the company’s QNX division, which supplies foundational software for mission-critical embedded systems and software-defined vehicles, as well as developments in Secure Communications and critical event management.
Visitors to this news page can review updates on QNX’s automotive collaborations, such as its foundational role in next-generation vehicle architectures and its presence in hundreds of millions of vehicles, as described in recent press releases. Coverage also includes product and platform announcements like QNX’s Foundational Vehicle Software Platform with Vector, QNX Cabin, QNX Sound, and the QNX Everywhere initiative to broaden developer and academic access to QNX technology.
BlackBerry’s news flow also features Secure Communications and BlackBerry AtHoc, including enhancements to the AtHoc mobile experience for critical event management. Financial results, investor briefings, and corporate governance updates appear alongside technology-focused stories, reflecting the company’s status as a publicly traded issuer that reports quarterly earnings and hosts investor events.
This page brings together these categories of news so that readers can follow BlackBerry’s progress in automotive software, embedded systems, secure communications, and developer ecosystem initiatives, as well as its financial and corporate disclosures referenced in press releases and SEC filings.
On April 26, 2022, BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced an upcoming investor event scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET. This event will feature a live Q&A session for retail investors, hosted by key executives including John Giamatteo and Mattias Eriksson. Participants can submit questions during the event or in advance via email. Registration for the event is available online, and a replay will be accessible on the BlackBerry investor relations website. The company emphasizes its commitment to enterprise security solutions.
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) reported a strong fiscal 2022, with total revenue reaching $718 million. The fourth quarter saw significant contributions from IoT and Cybersecurity, generating $185 million in revenue. IoT revenue hit $52 million, showing an 11% year-over-year increase, while Cybersecurity contributed $122 million. The company achieved positive operating cash flow of $10 million and a net profit. Notably, BlackBerry's QNX business set a record for design-related revenue.
Non-GAAP basic earnings per share were $0.01 for Q4, while GAAP EPS was $0.25. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued momentum in billings.
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.