BlackBerry has launched a new critical event management (CEM) solution called BlackBerry Alert that will help commercial organizations prepare for, respond to and recover from major incidents.
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It seems like some time ago that OnwardMobility announced that they would be releasing a BlackBerry-branded device some time in 20201. While we have had news of staff being hired, news of the impending phone has been zero.
The UK’s second 5G spectrum auction is due to begin today, with Ofcom confirming that EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone are all participating. This is the first phase in the two-phase process, in which the carriers will compete for individual lots of spectrum.
Vodafone is launching communities.connected, a new initiative to give private and public sector organisations an easy, fast and cost-effective way to directly provide connectivity to their most vulnerable customers.
Apple has unexpectedly released iOS 14.4.1, which fixes a vulnerability in WebKit, so that malicious web content won’t have its way. Apple describes this as “A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation”.
BlackBerry has brought new technology advancements to BlackBerry AtHoc that will improve how U.S. Federal agencies communicate and collaborate during times of crisis
BlackBerry and Desay SV Automotive have launched a dual-screen virtual smart cabin domain controller to enable safer driving. Leveraging the QNX Hypervisor and the QNX Real-time Operating System (RTOS)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigating Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK, in particular, the terms and conditions governing app developers’ access to Apple’s App Store.
Samsung has today unveiled the new Galaxy XCover 5, a rugged and sophisticated device equipped to handle demanding jobs, whilst meeting the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce.
Data published by the Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) showed 2020 had an 83% increase in eSIM shipments year-on-year, reaching 309 million units. TCA is the only organisation to provide a quantitative global view of eSIM shipments, reflecting the high representation of eSIM providers in its membership.
BlackBerry has released the 2021 BlackBerry Threat Report, detailing a sharp rise in cyberthreats facing organizations since the onset of COVID-19.
Google has released the first Android 12 in preview form for developers and due to the fact that it is an early developer preview, most of the changes are under the hood and there’s no over-the-air update yet.
BlackBerry has rolled out enhancements to its BlackBerry Radar H2 intelligent, data-driven asset monitoring devices with the aim of helping the world's transportation businesses reduce costs and securely improve the utilization of their trailers, containers, chassis and other remote assets.
BlackBerry has been downgraded by stock analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating. , Michael Walkley from Canaccord downgraded BlackBerry with a price target of $10.00.
BlackBerry Jarvis a software composition analysis tool, has been recognized as “Best in Breed” by an Internal Research & Development project (IRAD). The analysis was conducted on behalf of the United States Department of Defense
The majority of EE and BT customers will see a rise of 4.5% on their bills from end of March. The rise is made up of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure for January which is 0.6% and the 3.9% BT and EE added to their contracts in September 2020.
BlackBerry has launched QNX Hypervisor 2.2, the latest edition of the company's real-time embedded hypervisor product.
The first phase of the new Shared Rural Network could boost rural business turnover by £187.7 million, with the lion’s share of revenue gains going to businesses in rural Scotland and the struggling hospitality sector.
Google has launched the Android Development with Kotlin curriculum that gives instructors a plan to follow when teaching students how to write apps for Android devices.
BlackBerry's QNX Black Channel Communications Technology will be used in Motional's next-generation driverless vehicles. Launched in April 2020, Motional will be BlackBerry's first customer to use QNX Black Channel Communications for driverless systems.
Leonardo’s Edinburgh-based Innovation and Technology Incubator Centre will partner with O2 to investigate several innovative applications of private 5G technology in the defence and security industry.
Following an Ofcom rule change in 2015, customers switching between providers such as BT, Sky and TalkTalk on Openreach’s copper network can already follow a process where their new provider manages the switch. But others are still left facing extra hassle to switch.
BT has unveiled BT Halo 3+, the latest innovation in BT’s convergence story, offering what BT says is the UK’s only unbreakable wi-fi connection for the home backed up by the EE mobile network.
BlackBerry has been named a Leader for a consecutive year in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software 2021 Vendor Assessment. The IDC MarketScape report analysed the UEM market holistically
Robinhood has narrowed its stock trade restrictions from fifty to eight companies on Sunday, including GameStop, Koss Corporation, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Express Inc., Naked Brands Group, Genius Brands International, BlackBerry Limited, and Nokia Corp.
Three BlackBerry executives, including the chief financial officer, sold $1.7 million of the firm’s stock in the early days of this month’s reddit-driven share price hike, filings with securities regulators show.
Several retail stockbrokers, including Robinhood, said they would allow trades of GameStop and other volatile companies after restricting customers’ ability to purchase securities earlier in the day.
Popular trading app Robinhood has shut down buying of AMC, BlackBerry, Bed Bath and Beyond, Express, GameStop, Koss, Naked Brand Corp and Nokia. Users can only liquidate or close positions.
O2, Three and Vodafone are teaming up to build and share 222 new mobile masts to boost rural coverage across the United Kingdom and deliver the first stage of the Shared Rural Network (SRN).
A Manhattan federal judge has allowed a Houston-based day trader to represent BlackBerry shareholders in a class action lawsuit over the BlackBerry 10, saying the man's past brushes with the law do not automatically disqualify him.
Apple today unveiled Time to Walk, a new audio walking experience on Apple Watch for Fitness+ subscribers, created to encourage users to walk more often and reap the benefits from one of the healthiest activities.
BlackBerry's U.S.-listed stock, which is on track for the highest close since December 2011, blasted 42.7% higher last week, the biggest weekly gain since the week ended Dec. 26, 2003. The stock jumped 43.5%, to $20.15 on Monday, reaching the highest price in 10 years.
BlackBerry and Chinese Internet search provider Baidu have expanded their strategic partnership, with Baidu's high-definition maps to run on the QNX Neutrino Real-time Operating System (RTOS).
Virgin Media’s mobile customers can now take advantage of 5G in 100 locations across the UK thanks to the company’s partnership with Vodafone UK. Any Virgin Media mobile customer who upgrades to 5G will receive all of their mobile connectivity from Vodafone’s UK network.
Asda is working with Dell to provide 7,000 laptops to schools across the UK to help those children who are at risk of falling behind in their education because they do not have the technology to take part in online lessons during lockdown.
Planet Computers have confirmed the final specification for the Astro Slide – the first 5G device in the world to feature a full physical keyboard. Astro Slide 5G transforms from a traditional smartphone form-factor into a fully functioning micro-computer, with a keyboard that slides out.
Telstra, in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm, have successfully completed a new 5G maximum download speed record on a commercial network of 5Gbps for a single user. The 5G NR data call was performed at the 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast using the commercial production network.
BlackBerry has settled a dispute with Facebook over patent royalties for terms that weren’t disclosed. “We have resolved our disputes pursuant to a confidential agreement and have no further comment,” BlackBerry spokeswoman Karen Clyne said in an email.
EE has switched on 5G in thirteen new UK locations, taking the number of towns and cities with access to the operator’s 5G network to 125.
Samsung today launched the Galaxy Book Flex2 5G in the UK; an adaptable, 5G-powered addition to its premium laptop range. Galaxy Book Flex2 5G meets the requirements of the Intel Evo platform for advanced computing and specifications.
Back in August of last year, startup OnwardMobility announced agreements with BlackBerry and FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Foxconn, to deliver a new 5G BlackBerry Android smartphone with physical keyboard, in the first half of 2021 in North America and Europe.
Microsoft is inviting applications for its newest Council for Digital Good, an 18-month engagement program for U.S. teens focused on understanding, recognizing and reducing digital risks and promoting safer, healthier and more respectful online interactions.
BT is increasing its effort to enable school kids to better connect with teachers and online learning, while schools remain closed, with the launch of its ‘Lockdown Learning’ support scheme.
BlackBerry has announced that it is scheduled to present at the following virtual investor conferences in January 2021
Samsung has officially announced its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year will be held on January 14, where the company is expected to launch the new Samsung Galaxy S21 range of smartphones.
JetBrains has released a a bug-fix update for PhpStorm. In addition the company are also releasing PhpStorm for Macs with the new Apple M1 chip, which means that PhpStorm now runs natively on Apple Silicon.
BlackBerry has been recognized with eleven "employer" awards in 2020, honouring the company's comprehensive employee enrichment programs, community and culture building initiatives, and wellness and work-life balance priorities, as a global 'employer of choice'.
Huawei has launched a smart in-car display, which is the first aftermarket-installed product powered by HUAWEI HiCar, the company's self-owned solution for auto smart connectivity.
BlackBerry reported its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results today, with revenue falling 18% to $218 million, compared with analysts' estimate of $219.7 million.
Google and Qualcomm are working together to extend the lifecycle of new Android devices, meaning future phones could receive as many as three major operating system updates provided they're running the latest Snapdragon silicon.
Snap has won a significant victory in federal appeals court in a patent lawsuit brought by BlackBerry against Snap, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Apple has launched Fitness+, an online workout service that is built around its Apple Watch, which will include a range of different workouts – 10 in all, from high intensity interval training to “mindful cooldown” – all of which can be streamed onto iPhones or Apple TVs.
Punkt has released the fifth update of the MP02’s firmware. Firmware v2.0 brings a large number of significant fixes from the previous version, which improve the functioning of the MP02 considerably, leaving only a few issues unfixed.
Samsung and TikTok are bringing TikTok’s trending content exclusively to Samsung Smart TVs in Europe, launching first for UK customers today.
MobileIron has agreed to drop both patent infringement and extortion claims it levelled against BlackBerry. In a four page joint filing, BlackBerry and MobileIron asked Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero to end MobileIron's case, which it filed against BlackBerry in April.
UK competition regulator the CMA has referred the proposed merger of Liberty Global-owned Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with Telefónica’s O2 for an in-depth Phase 2 probe following Virgin and O2’s request that the watchdog move quickly to this stage through a ‘fast-track’ process.
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Vodafone has launched a new portfolio of cybersecurity products to protect UK enterprises, public sector organisations, and critical national infrastructure providers from cybercrime.
APPLE has unveiled a new pair of headphones called AirPods Max – with a revamped over-ear design. The long-rumoured headphones are totally wireless and sit as a step up from the regular AirPods and AirPods pro.
Apple has confirmed that “a small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch due to an issue with the display module.” The company has announced a replacement program and confirmed that affected devices were manufactured during a six-month period between November 2019 and May 2020.
EE has launched a same day in-store device repair service, as new research reveals half of UK consumers would rather buy a new phone than be without their device whilst it’s being repaired. The new service is available to everyone, on any network and includes the option to book appointments in advance to keep waiting time down to a minimum.
Inkscreen have released an update to the CAPTOR for BlackBerry Android app, leveraging the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK to offer a secure mobile camera and document app for Android devices.
Earlier this week, AWS and BlackBerry revealed they were joining forces to develop BlackBerry IVY, a scalable, cloud-connected software platform that will allow automakers to create personalized driver and passenger experiences.
Shares in BlackBerry gained as much as 63.9 per cent in intraday trading on Tuesday following news of a deal with Amazon Web Services to develop and market BlackBerry's intelligent vehicle data platform, called IVY.
AWS and BlackBerry are joining forces to develop BlackBerry IVY, a scalable, cloud-connected software platform that will allow automakers to create personalized driver and passenger experiences and improve operations of connected vehicles with new BlackBerry QNX and AWS technology.
Three UK continues the rollout of its 5G network with the launch of its first Ericsson 5G sites which are now live for customers in Manchester, Glasgow and Reading.
Joe McPhillips, sales director for the BlackBerry Asia Pacific channel, has left the role just over two years after joining Cylance, a cybersecurity vendor acquired by BlackBerry in 2019.
Vodafone UK is launching a new range of IoT services that will aid UK businesses to adopt IoT. By partnering with IoT.nxt, part of the Vodafone Group....
BlackBerry's Unified Endpoint Manager (UEM) software has achieved National Security Agency (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified Program (CSfC) approval.
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone – have teamed up to strengthen consumer safety online, developing a new product that authenticates user identity for online transactions.
Apple is to launch the App Store Small Business developer Program, halving the commission it takes from the sale of apps and virtual goods sold within them from many of the smaller developers using its stores.
BlackBerry is reportedly looking to sell its intellectual property holdings, which could be worth more than US$450 million.
Virgin Media Business has signed a major public sector contract with Falkirk Council that will see it improve connectivity in schools and support digital learning.
Elektrobit (EB) corbos AdaptiveCore 2 software now supports the BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform 7.1 for building high-performance computing (HPC)-based automotive architectures.
Self-driving truck company Plus, has selected BlackBerry QNX for the global commercial deployment of the company's automated driving system for Class 8 trucks.
O2 has launched its first ever Christmas brand advertising campaign. Launching in OOH, social channels, including a YouTube masthead takeover.
A new mercenary hacker group tracked as CostaRicto by BlackBerry researchers is selling its services to entities requiring APT-level hacking expertise in cyber-espionage campaigns
MicroEJ's virtual execution environments for cost effective SoC/MCU/MPU now supports the QNX Neutrino RTOS, a microkernel real-time OS from BlackBerry QNX.
Virgin Media has launched its new TV platform, Virgin TV 360, which offers a seamless connected entertainment experience that moves with you.
Cambridge Wireless (CW) is teaming up with Huawei, to deploy and build Cambridge’s first 5G mobile private network within the Science Park.
EE has launched its first own brand 5GEE WiFi mobile broadband device, supporting the latest WiFi 6 standard for superfast connectivity on the go and will be available on a range of 5G plans.
Samsung is to join Android Enterprise Recommended, a Google-led program aimed at making it easier for enterprise businesses to integrate mobile solutions into their operations
Along with 35 partners, IBM has launched Cloud for Telecommunications, an open, hybrid cloud architecture
BlackBerry has launched QNX OS for Safety 2.2, a new release of the safety-certified operating system that OEMs and other embedded software suppliers can use to build safety-critical systems
Samsung has launched Samsung One, the company’s new business partner programme in the UK, aimed at supporting consistent and accelerated growth for its partners.
Swiss company Toradex is to offer BlackBerry QNX software and services to its broad embedded customer base across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Mobile phone companies in the UK are to be banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets, under a range of new rules from Ofcom, that will make switching networks even simpler.
Virgin Media has launched a trial of a range of Google Smart Home products that can be easily added to customers’ existing packages.
BlackBerry's QNX technology will power the digital cockpit in ARCFOX αT, a high-end, electric SUV. In ARCFOX αT's digital cockpit system, the fully digital instrument cluster
Google has launched a brand new User Interface to the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max Smart Displays. Instead of relying on the Google Assistant to provide all the information you need by listening and speaking, the new interface - with a bunch of new features - is as visual as it is audible.
BlackBerry has teamed up with Zoom to integrate Zoom into Dynamics. Titled “Zoom for BlackBerry”, the video conferencing platform has been integrated with BlackBerry’s Dynamics.
Google has released the Android for Cars App Library into an open beta, for any developer, giving developers the ability to design, develop, and test navigation, parking or charging apps on Android Auto.
BlackBerry has achieved their first-time placement in “The Forrester Wave: Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) Ecosystem Platform Providers, Q3 2020” report
MathWorks has released an update to Simulink Real-Time that will enhance rapid control prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing with Model-Based Design.
Punkt's MP02 has won an award in Japan's ‘Good Design Award 2020’, being recognised within Good Design’s ‘Best 100’ in the Cameras, Mobile phones and Tablets category.
The Government of Ontario, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), and BlackBerry have partnered to accelerate Ontario's economic recovery.
Apple today unveiled iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, bringing 5G, a new design and edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays, the largest ever on iPhone, protected by the all-new Ceramic Shield front cover
EE has switched on 5G in twelve new UK locations, taking the number of towns and cities with access to the operator’s 5G network to 112. The firm’s new data network is now available in Aberdeen, Aldershot, Barrhead, Blackpool, Castleford, Crawley, Mirfield, Oxford, Porthcawl, Shipley, Stafford and Warwick.
Google is making it possible to use the voice command “Hey Google” to not just open but also perform specific tasks within Android apps. The feature will be rolled out to all Google Assistant-enabled Android phones, allowing users to launch apps with their voice as well as search inside apps or perform specific tasks.
ServiceNow is to integrate the BlackBerry AtHoc service within the Now platform for rapid crisis communications and IT service management. By integrating BlackBerry AtHoc into the Now Platform workflow stack, IT operations teams can now leverage multiple communications channels
A hack-for-hire cyberespionage group named BAHAMUT is reportedly involved in advanced attacks targeting government officials and organisations with sophisticated credential harvesting attacks and phishing campaigns, new Windows malware samples, zero-day exploits, and other techniques.
BlackBerry has integrated its critical event management platform, BlackBerry AtHoc, with the real-time collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams, ensuring that any organization managing critical events using Teams is able to contact, alert, and account for everyone within the organization directly through the Teams platform.
Three UK is currently suffering a mobile network across the UK leaving thousands of customers unable to access the internet or make phone calls.
BlackBerry today launched BlackBerry Persona Desktop, a user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA) solution that uses advanced AI and machine learning to deliver continuous authentication to validate user identity in real-time and protect against security breaches.
BlackBerry today launched BlackBerry Protect Mobile, a new mobile threat defense (MTD) solution that extends the powerful AI-based security in BlackBerry Protect to mobile devices. The solution provides security teams with visibility into their mobile, desktop, and server endpoints from a single security console.
BlackBerry has launched BlackBerry Cyber Suite, in what BlackBerry says is the industry's first, comprehensive, AI-powered unified endpoint security (UES) solution. BlackBerry Cyber Suite delivers security and Zero Trust with a zero-touch end-user experience through a single console
For the first time, Opensignal has assessed how mobile users experience real-time multiplayer mobile gaming when using different operators’ networks in the U.K. EE won the inaugural Games Experience award, beating Vodafone by 1.3 points.
BlackBerry has launched a new global partner program that combines the BlackBerry Enterprise Partner Program and BlackBerry Cylance Partner Program. The BlackBerry Partner Program features a unified sales portal with real-time access to a revamped curriculum of training, tools and enablement resources.
As part of the partnership between Three UK and Chelsea FC, Three is offering fans the chance to become its latest signing by offering a new Chelsea FC tariff from today.
Google has rolled out a new stable release of Flutter, bringing extensive support for iOS 14 and Android 11. Flutter 1.22 focuses on ensuring that Android 11 and iOS 14 work great with Flutter. Updates for both of these OSes include a lot of under-the-hood work to conform to the latest SDKs.
Google has launched the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI), a new program specifically designed to deal with security vulnerabilities the company finds in third-party Android devices and software serviced by Android OEMs.
Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Yoga 5G, the world’s first 5G PC, back in January of this year. This 5G PC will be available later this year exclusively on a range of EE pay monthly price plans.
BlackBerry on Thursday reported a loss of $23 million in its fiscal second quarter but beat both Revenue And EPS Expectations. The company says the loss amounted to four cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Aug. 31. The result compared with a loss of US$44 million or 10 cents per diluted share a year earlier.
BlackBerry has launched the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition, a secure messaging service that will allow government organisations and universities to deliver critical communications in an accurate, secure and trusted manner.
OnwardMobility, the company that has licensed the BlackBerry brand to produce a new BlackBerry-branded 5G smartphone, has named public relations firm Rainier Communications as its agency of record.
Microsoft has launched Azure Communication Services, building on top of the Azure cloud and using the same security structure powering Microsoft Teams.
BlackBerry and L-SPARK held a Virtual Demo Day to showcase the success of the five companies to take part in the second phase of the company’s joint start-up incubator program. The Blackberry/L-Spark Accelerator Virtual Demo Day was created to support building an ecosystem around the Blackberry QNX platform, particularly the automotive markets where this software is deployed.
The United States Air Force has selected BlackBerry Spark for their secure productivity needs. The agreement gives the organisation access to the latest BlackBerry technologies for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Unified Endpoint Security (UES).
BlackBerry and TELUS are to provide secure emergency management and crisis communications to organisations across Canada. The expansion of a long-standing relationship, TELUS will resell BlackBerry AtHoc, BlackBerry's critical event management and communications solution, with TELUS' world-class connectivity.
BlackBerry is extending its partnership with the American Red Cross, donating its BlackBerry AtHoc software, powering its mission to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education to all people in need.
O2 has announced new flexible business tariffs for SMB customers, designed to suit their ever changing company needs. The new O2 Business tariffs include automatic data rollover and the option to increase or decrease their data allowances, giving them flexibility over their monthly usage.
