# BlackBerry and Qualcomm collaborate to Deliver Automotive Platforms for Next Generation Vehicles

> Back in May of this year, BlackBerry reached an agreement with Qualcomm resolving all amounts payable in connection with an interim arbitration decision.
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Back in May of this year, BlackBerry [reached an agreement](https://rapid-meta.com/news/blackberry-qualcomm-arbitration-settlement-finalises-940-million/) with Qualcomm resolving all amounts payable in connection with an [interim arbitration decision](https://rapid-meta.com/news/blackberry-wins-815-million-arbitration-settlement-qualcomm/).

However, that “small” squabble has not stopped the companies wotking together and today both announced a strategic collaboration to develop and produce cutting-edge automotive platforms for the next generation of connected vehicles.

As a part of the non-exclusive relationship, the companies have agreed to optimize select Qualcomm Technologies’ hardware platforms with BlackBerry’s QNX software for use in virtual cockpit controllers (VCC), telematics, including eCall and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, electronic control gateways, digital instrument clusters and infotainment systems.

Additionally, BlackBerry and Qualcomm have agreed to optimize BlackBerry over-the-air (OTA) software and BlackBerry Secure Credential Management (SCM) Services for use with select Qualcomm Snapdragon modems, supporting both companies’ commitment to offer high performance automotive platforms quickly and cost-effectively.

Sandeep Chennakeshu, President of BlackBerry Technology Solutions said,

*“BlackBerry and Qualcomm Technologies have had a long-standing relationship for over a decade, collaborating on technologies that have revolutionized the way people live and work,”*

*“Today’s announcement elevates our relationship as we aim to accelerate the delivery of the next generation platforms that connected vehicles will rely upon.”*

Patrick Little, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc added,

*“As innovation in the automotive industry accelerates it becomes necessary for industry leaders to work together to deliver leading-edge technology platforms that help to make vehicles safer, more connected, and increasingly autonomous,”*

*“Today we’re building on our longstanding relationship with BlackBerry to develop automotive platforms that will accelerate the industry toward a more connected future.”*