About Us

Securing a Connected Future You Can Trust

BlackBerry helps organizations defend against cyber threats. Founded in 1984 as Research In Motion (RIM), BlackBerry is now a leader in cybersecurity—helping businesses, government agencies, and safety-critical institutions of all sizes secure the Internet of Things (IoT).

BlackBerry® products and services include the Cylance® AI-based endpoint security solutions, BlackBerry® UEM unified endpoint management platform, the BlackBerry® AtHoc® critical event management solution, and BlackBerry® QNX® software for secure embedded systems.

What We Do

BlackBerry software powers devices, cars, and the Internet of Things—securely.

Secure Communications

Safeguarding sensitive communications for organizations in high-security environments with end-to-end encryption.

Cybersecurity

Preparing, preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks.

Embedded Systems

Helping embedded developers increase reliability, shorten time-to-market, and reduce development costs.

Critical Event Management

Combining a secure emergency notification system with incident response tools and capabilities.

Endpoint Management

Ensuring secure access for employees to on-premises or cloud resources—regardless of where they are or what device they’re using.

Automotive

Unlocking the full potential of SDVs with a cloud-based platform, improved operations, and valuable data.

Security. Innovation. Trust.

The Internet of Things represents the next great wave in business transformation. Today, BlackBerry secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Through independent research, Frost & Sullivan determined that BlackBerry is well positioned to secure all IoT endpoints and upwards of 96 percent of all cyber threats.

BlackBerry is leading the way with a single platform for securing, managing, and optimizing how intelligent endpoints are deployed in the enterprise, enabling our customers to stay ahead of the technology curve that will reshape every industry.

Innovation

  • 32% of GAAP revenue invested in R&D in FY23
  • 800+ new patents granted and pending in FY23
  • 46 new products launched in FY23
  • McKinsey names BlackBerry a cybersecurity and IoT convergence leader

Customers

  • 500M+ endpoints, including 235M+ vehicles
  • 24 of the top 25 global EV automakers
  • 7 of the G7 governments, 17* of the G20 governments
  • World-class NPS, of 80+

*Previously 18; operations in Russia suspended in FY22

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Financials

  • Total company revenue of $132 million, in Q2 FY24
  • Recurring software product revenue approximately 90%, in Q2 FY24
  • $519 million of cash, cash equivalents & investments, as at August 31, 2023
  • NYSE: BB; TSX: BB

Operations

  • Headquarters: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Operations: In 30 countries
  • Founded: 1984
  • Number of Employees: 3,200+

FAQ

Does BlackBerry still exist?

BlackBerry Limited is an international business serving thousands of enterprise customers. They provide software and services for cybersecurity, endpoint management, embedded systems, software-defined vehicles, critical event management, and secure communications.

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Do BlackBerry smartphones still work in 2022?

While many BlackBerry handheld devices are still operable, the legacy services for BlackBerry® 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry® 10 software, BlackBerry® PlayBook® OS 2.1 and earlier versions are no longer available. Devices running these services and software through either carrier or Wi-Fi connections will no longer reliably function, including for data, phone calls, SMS and 9-1-1 functionality.   

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Does BlackBerry still support their devices?

While BlackBerry no longer provides customer support for legacy devices (smartphones and tablets), you may find the information you need in a downloadable user guide.

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Who owns BlackBerry?

BlackBerry Limited is a publicly owned company headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. NYSE: BB; TSX: BB

Where is BlackBerry located?

BlackBerry's headquarters is in Waterloo, Canada, with additional offices in Canada and the United States as well as Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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