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Cybersecurity · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Est. 1984
CybersecurityIoTAutomotiveAI↗ Website
$2.3B
Valuation
$534M
Revenue
3k+
Employees
1984
Founded

BlackBerry Limited is a Canadian cybersecurity and IoT software company that pivoted from its iconic smartphone era to become a leading provider of intelligent security software and services. BlackBerry's QNX platform powers over 235 million vehicles, and its Cylance AI-driven endpoint security protects enterprises worldwide.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-04-09
BlackBerry Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Results; QNX Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue of $78.7 Million
BlackBerry reported Q4 fiscal 2026 results with QNX achieving record quarterly revenue of $78.7 million, up 20% year-over-year, and full fiscal year QNX revenue growing 14%, with the QNX royalty backlog expanding to $950 million.
Press Release·2025-12-18
BlackBerry Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results; QNX Achieves Highest Revenue Quarter Ever
BlackBerry reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $141.8 million, beating guidance, with QNX achieving its highest revenue quarter ever at $68.7 million, up 10% year-over-year, and operating cash flow of $17.9 million.
Press Release·2025-12-18
BlackBerry Raises Lower End of Annual Revenue Forecast on Cybersecurity Demand
BlackBerry raised the lower end of its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast, signaling strong demand for its cybersecurity software with Secure Communications ARR reaching $216 million and DBNRR of 92%.
Press Release·2025-09-25
BlackBerry Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
BlackBerry reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results with continued growth in its QNX embedded OS division serving the automotive industry and its Secure Communications platform, reflecting progress on its focused two-segment business strategy.
Press Release·2025-06-24
BlackBerry Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results
BlackBerry reported Q1 fiscal 2026 results reflecting momentum in its QNX automotive platform and Secure Communications division, following the completed sale of its Cylance endpoint security assets to Arctic Wolf.
Company History
10 milestones
Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin founded Research In Motion in Waterloo, Ontario, launching a company that would pioneer wireless enterprise communication and reshape mobile technology globally.

BlackBerry Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
3,200 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
2,360 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
John Giamatteo
Tim Foote — Departments
· 2360 people across 12 depts

BlackBerry Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$534M
+4.3% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+4.3%
From $893M to $534M
Revenue / Employee
$154K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$893M
$718M
$656M
$512M
$534M
Market Share
Automotive RTOS
52%
share
BlackBerry QNX
52%
Green Hills INTEGRITY
18%
Wind River VxWorks
17%
INTEGRITY-178B
7%
Others
6%
$180B
TAM
$42B
SAM
$534M
SOM
Revenue Streams
Cybersecurity53%
IoT / QNX47%
Business Units
Cybersecurity53%
BlackBerry Cybersecurity division delivering AI-driven endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and government-grade secure communications under the Cylance and SecuSUITE brands.
IoT & QNX47%
BlackBerry IoT division encompassing QNX RTOS, BlackBerry IVY intelligent vehicle data platform, and embedded software solutions for safety-certified systems in automotive, medical, and industrial markets.

BlackBerry Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Data & Analytics90 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Safety
ISO 26262
Certified
BlackBerry QNX OS for Safety holds ISO 26262 ASIL D certification — the highest automotive functional safety integrity level — enabling OEMs to deploy QNX in safety-critical ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
Safety
IEC 61508
Certified
BlackBerry QNX achieves IEC 61508 SIL 3 certification for industrial functional safety, supporting deployment in process control, robotics, and medical device applications requiring deterministic real-time performance.
Security
Common Criteria EAL4+
Certified
BlackBerry SecuSUITE achieves Common Criteria EAL4+ certification, meeting the security requirements of NATO, U.S. DoD, and allied government agencies for classified voice and data communications.
Security
FIPS 140-2 Level 1
Certified
BlackBerry Cybersecurity products including CylanceENDPOINT are FIPS 140-2 validated, meeting U.S. federal government cryptographic standards required for contracts with civilian and defense agencies.
Security
SOC 2 Type II
Certified
BlackBerry's cloud-delivered security services, including CylanceGUARD managed detection and response, maintain SOC 2 Type II attestation for security, availability, and confidentiality controls.
Safety
ISO/SAE 21434
Compliant
BlackBerry QNX aligns with ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity engineering requirements, helping OEM customers meet regulatory obligations for vehicle cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle.
Privacy
GDPR
Compliant
BlackBerry's IVY vehicle data platform and Cylance SaaS products are designed for GDPR compliance, implementing data minimization, purpose limitation, and cross-border transfer safeguards for European customers.
Regulatory
FedRAMP
In Progress
BlackBerry Cybersecurity is pursuing FedRAMP authorization for its cloud-delivered security services, targeting federal civilian agency customers who require ATO before deploying third-party cloud software.
Quality
ISO 9001
Certified
BlackBerry's software development processes for QNX and Cylance products are ISO 9001 certified, demonstrating a quality management system that meets the rigorous expectations of automotive and government procurement.
Quality
MISRA C / C++
Compliant
BlackBerry QNX development follows MISRA C and MISRA C++ coding standards for safety-critical embedded software, reducing software defect rates in automotive and aerospace deployments where code correctness is mandatory.

BlackBerry Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Data & Analytics· 3 roles

BlackBerry Products & Competitors

Product Suite
4 products · select one to explore
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Security
BlackBerry UEM
Unified endpoint management for enterprise mobility

BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) is an enterprise mobility management platform that centrally manages iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and BlackBerry OS devices from a single console. It enforces security policies, manages app distribution, provides containerised work/personal separation, and integrates with Active Directory and SIEM platforms. UEM is the successor to BlackBerry BES and supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models.

Use Cases
Enrolling 10,000 corporate-owned iOS and Android devices with over-the-air policy enforcement and remote wipe capabilities using BlackBerry UEM CloudEnforcing work/personal data containerisation on BYOD Android devices so corporate email and files never touch personal app storageIntegrating BlackBerry UEM with Microsoft Azure AD for conditional access policies that block unmanaged devices from corporate cloud resources
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Key Customers
DOD
US Department of Defense
DT
Deutsche Telekom
NHS
NHS England
Competitive Intelligence
VSMicrosoft Intune
THEM

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based unified endpoint management platform integrated with Microsoft 365, providing MDM and MAM capabilities for Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS devices in enterprise environments.

EDGE

BlackBerry UEM's security-first architecture and government-grade certifications (FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria) give it an edge in regulated and defence sector deployments versus Intune's Microsoft 365-dependent model

VSVMware Workspace ONE
THEM

VMware Workspace ONE is a digital workspace platform combining unified endpoint management, virtual desktop infrastructure, and identity-aware access control for enterprise devices and applications across all operating systems.

EDGE

BlackBerry UEM's purpose-built security architecture and zero-trust model provide stronger endpoint isolation for highly sensitive environments than Workspace ONE's broader productivity-first platform

VSJamf Pro
THEM

Jamf Pro is an Apple-focused enterprise MDM platform providing device management, software deployment, and security configuration for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices in education and enterprise environments.

EDGE

BlackBerry UEM's multi-OS support across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS gives it broader enterprise coverage versus Jamf Pro's Apple-exclusive device management scope

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