BlackBerry lays out security strategy as turnaround takes shape

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 09:21

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.

BlackBerry names Cisco veteran Carl Wiese as global head of sales

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 00:05

BlackBerry Ltd named Carl Wiese as head of global sales on Monday, an appointment that comes at a critical juncture for the former smartphone leader, which needs to spur top-line growth for its turnaround efforts to succeed.

BlackBerry Ltd to cut jobs worldwide, impact on India unlikely

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 17:47

Canadian technology firm Blackberry is cutting jobs globally as it plans to consolidates its various business verticals -- device software, hardware and applications.

BlackBerry to buy up to 12 million shares for cancellation

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 09:21

Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd said it plans to buy back 12 million shares, sending its stock up nearly 2 percent in extended trading in the United States.

BlackBerry considers closing Sweden operations: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 06:15

BlackBerry Ltd is considering closing its offices in Sweden, a move that would result in the loss of up to 100 jobs, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting a company spokeswoman.

BlackBerry introduces security offering for IoT devices

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 06:36

BlackBerry Ltd said on Tuesday it is launching a new certificate service that will help bring the security level it offers on smartphones to a slew of devices from cars to smart meters.

BlackBerry to buy WatchDox to bolster data security

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 00:09

BlackBerry Ltd said on Tuesday it is acquiring privately-held U.S. tech company WatchDox, which makes software that secures files for clients ranging from private equity firms to Hollywood studios, in a bid to boost its security offerings.

Blackberry launches new secure tablet

Last Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 08:29

Seeking to extend its range of secure mobile devices, BlackBerry Ltd said on Saturday it was launching a high-security tablet, developed with International Business Machines Corp and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.

BlackBerry wins dismissal of US lawsuit over BlackBerry 10

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 09:41

BlackBerry Ltd on Friday won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently inflating its stock price by painting a misleadingly upbeat picture of the prospects for its BlackBerry 10 smartphone line.

BlackBerry working with Google to secure Android devices

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 09:32

BlackBerry Ltd said on Wednesday that it is working with Google Inc to enable its software to manage and secure some of Google`s Android devices, a move that builds on BlackBerry`s recent partnership with Samsung Electronics Co.

BlackBerry reports adjusted profit, but revenue disappoints

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 18:44

BlackBerry Ltd on Friday reported a small adjusted third-quarter profit and returned to positive cash flow, but shares fell as revenue declined more than expected.

BlackBerry woos keyboard loyalists with launch of Classic

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 08:54

BlackBerry Ltd launched its long-awaited Classic on Wednesday, a smartphone it hopes will help it win back market share and woo those still using older versions of its physical keyboard devices.