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BlackBerry Buys Cylance to Boost IoT Security

BlackBerry Buys Cylance to Boost IoT Security

The $1.4 billion deal positions BlackBerry to capitalize on the demand for securing autonomous vehicles and IoT devices from cyber attacks.

By Matthew Heller | November 16, 2018

U.S. Government Orders Boost BlackBerry Sales

Financial Performance

U.S. Government Orders Boost BlackBerry Sales

The company's enterprise software and services revenue rose 11.5% in Q3 as it bagged some 3,000 customer orders.

By Matthew Heller | December 20, 2017

Sales Woes Force BlackBerry Earnings Miss

Services Driven Growth Strategies

Sales Woes Force BlackBerry Earnings Miss

The cell phone company said it was buying back shares and is still confident about second-half growth.

By William Sprouse | June 23, 2017

BlackBerry Makes Another Bet on Services

BlackBerry Makes Another Bet on Services

The acquisition of U.K. consultancy Encription will add to BlackBerry's cybersecurity business as it continues to pivot away from smartphones.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 24, 2016

BlackBerry’s Software Focus Gaining Traction

BlackBerry’s Software Focus Gaining Traction

Third-quarter results show Blackberry is making progress with higher-margin software and handsets that foster worker productivity.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 18, 2015

BlackBerry Places $425M Bet on Mobile Security

BlackBerry Places $425M Bet on Mobile Security

The acquisition of Good Technology continues BlackBerry's shift away from smartphones to enterprise mobile security solutions.

By Matthew Heller | September 8, 2015

Doubts Over Software Growth Hit BlackBerry

Financial Performance

Doubts Over Software Growth Hit BlackBerry

The company stumbles in its bid to transition from a mobile device maker to a software vendor.

By Matthew Heller | June 23, 2015

Blackberry Adds WatchDox to Mobile Security Services

Blackberry Adds WatchDox to Mobile Security Services

BlackBerry makes another deal in support of its strategy to become "the premier platform for secure mobile communications software and applications."

By Matthew Heller | April 21, 2015

Regulators Probing Possible Blackberry Stock Manipulation

Regulators Probing Possible Blackberry Stock Manipulation

The SEC and the Ontario Securities Commission are looking into trades made after a report of a possible Blackberry takeover by Samsung.

By Matthew Heller | February 6, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Nov. 29

Human Capital & Careers

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Nov. 29

Blackberry, CBS Outdoor, Wal-Mart Stores, Needham, Brown-Forman, Penn National Gaming, Aurora Spine, Simulations Plus, Jasper Wireless

By David McCann | November 27, 2013

Caveat Emptor for BlackBerry Customers, Experts Say

Caveat Emptor for BlackBerry Customers, Experts Say

The fading company plans now to focus on its mobile-device-management business as a survival strategy, but potential clients may have a wary outlook.

By Alissa Ponchione | September 26, 2013