BlackBerry names new CEO but won’t float its IoT division as separate business

The software and security services company BlackBerry has appointed John J. Giamatteo as its new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr Giamatteo has served as the President of BlackBerry’s Cybersecurity business unit since October 2021. The company explains he has more than 30 years of experience with global […]

BlackBerry delivers new connected vehicle software

Connectivity company BlackBerry has announced the early access release of QNX® Software Development Platform 8.0, which it says enables vehicle makers and IoT systems developers to deliver more powerful products at lower costs, “while maintaining the unparalleled safety, security and reliability standards that QNX technology has long been known for”. It says SDP 8.0 is […]

BlackBerry supports new in-car payment system

Canadian connectivity company BlackBerry has introducted a new app to enable secure payments from a car’s dashboard. Digital Transactions reports the app, which leverages the concept of the connected car, acts like a mobile wallet that connects to a payment network to enable a variety of transactions, including fuel purchases, toll, parking and insurance payments, […]