New BlackBerry CEO gets task to successfully split IoT and Cybersecurity divisions
BlackBerry recently appointed John Giamatteo as its new CEO. In addition, the security and IoT specialist has decided to call off a proposed IPO of its IoT division.
BlackBerry recently appointed John Giamatteo, the current director of the cybersecurity division of BlackBerry, as its new CEO. H... Read more
CEO John Chen, who saved BlackBerry from collapse, is retiring
In 2013, the board of ailing smartphone maker BlackBerry appointed John Chen to save the company from collapse. Over the course of ten years, it has morphed its portfolio beyond recognition. Under the leadership of "turnaround CEO" Chen, it exited the phone market to focus entirely on cybersecurity... Read more
BlackBerry completes acquisition of security company Cylance
Today BlackBerry completes the acquisition of Cylance. It is the largest takeover ever for the company, costing USD 1.4 billion (EUR 1.2 billion). Thanks to the acquisition of this private company in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, BlackBerry is now a billion dollar company in this i... Read more
BlackBerry launches new system for Smart Cities and self-propelled cars
BlackBerry comes up with a system that should help accelerate the development of Smart Cietis and intelligent infrastructure. To this end, the company is launching a Security Credential Management System (SCMS). The solution is available free of charge to car manufacturers and government agencies pa... Read more