John Chen

BlackBerry posts fresh losses as it focuses on biz software

BlackBerry suffered another loss in its latest fiscal year and now aims to return to profitability by refocusing on business services, away from consumer handsets, the Canadian company said today.

Apr 02, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

Blackberry preparing to power business with more Android launches in 2016

With a great response seen to its flagship Google Android Lollipop Blackberry Priv, the  company is planning to launch more Android smartphones in 2016.

Jan 31, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

BlackBerry may finally quit handset business in 2016

The makers of BlackBerry handset makers may finally quit handset business if the  company fails to sell 5 million phones in 2016

Oct 11, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

BlackBerry lays out security strategy as turnaround takes shape

BlackBerry Ltd on Thursday showcased a suite of security products that safeguard everything from medical devices to Hollywood movie scripts, though its CEO acknowledged that his effort to transform the company remains a work in progress.

Jul 24, 2015, 09:21 AM IST

Samsung talks to BlackBerry about $7.5 billion buyout: Source

Samsung Electronics recently offered to buy BlackBerry Ltd for as much as $7.5 billion, seeking its valuable patents as it battles Apple in the corporate market.

Jan 26, 2015, 10:32 AM IST

BlackBerry CEO sees fewer new devices, focus on profitability

BlackBerry is now focused on profitability and will not spread itself thin by attempting to launch too many new devices, its chief executive said.

Nov 10, 2014, 08:55 AM IST

We are well-positioned in Indian enterprise market: BlackBerry

Canadian handset maker BlackBerry believes it is "well-positioned" for the multi-billion dollar Indian enterprise market armed with smartphones across multiple price points and end-to-end mobility solutions.

Oct 26, 2014, 12:30 PM IST

BlackBerry creates new unit for potential high-growth assets

BlackBerry Ltd said on Monday it has created a new unit to house what many consider to be among its most promising assets - cryptographic applications, its QNX embedded software and Project Ion platform for connecting devices.

Aug 18, 2014, 23:42 PM IST

BlackBerry to acquire German security solutions firm

BlackBerry will acquire German security solutions firm Secusmart GmbH as part of its efforts to ramp up enterprise service offerings.

Jul 30, 2014, 13:13 PM IST

BlackBerry buffs up security credentials with Secusmart deal

BlackBerry Ltd is buying a privately held German firm that specializes in voice and data encryption, it said on Tuesday, in a bid to burnish its credentials with highly security-conscious clients like government agencies.

Jul 29, 2014, 19:31 PM IST