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RIM to replace lost BlackBerry that Ottawa man relies on to communicate with others

Posted by Bla1ze on 23 Jun 2012 9:28 pm
For most folks, a BlackBerry is only one means of communication. While BlackBerry users will say time and time again that they rely on their BlackBerry to communicate most folks don't mean it as much as one Ottawa man named Conrad Johnson. Conrad Johnson has had cerebral palsy all of his life and is unable to speak. As such, he relies on his BlackBerry smartphone to communicate with...
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Nokia confirms RIM will be allowed to use Scalado camera software in BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 20 Jun 2012 8:35 pm
Last week when Nokia announced they were acquiring the Sweden-based company Scalado, many BlackBerry fans raised the question of what would happen to the awesome "time warp" camera feature in BlackBerry 10 due to the fact RIM was licensing the functionality from the company. As expected and now confirmed by The Verge, Scalado will be keeping their agreement with RIM and the functionality...
How this form of insider trading on RIM and Apple stock became so common
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How this form of insider trading on RIM and Apple stock became so common

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 19 Jun 2012 2:22 pm
There was a story published by Reuters today talking about a former AT&T executive who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud.  Alnoor Ebrahim, 57, apparently got himself involved in a highly enticing and all-too-common illegal practice over the last few years. Besides poor ethics, this boils down to heavy use of expert networks by hedge funds, and high...
CrackBerry goes to Waterloo - A new RIM for a fresh future
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CrackBerry goes to Waterloo - A new RIM for a fresh future

Posted by Zach Gilbert on 18 Jun 2012 4:53 pm
With all the doom and gloom press that BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has been receiving, it’s often hard to see through the negativity and get to the core of what is happening at RIM. While I was out in Waterloo, Ontario -- the home city of RIM -- I had the chance to make my rounds and discuss BlackBerry and the future of BlackBerry 10. Not only did I learn that RIM is committed to the...
Research In Motion consolidating manufacturing in the shift towards BlackBerry 10
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Research In Motion consolidating manufacturing in the shift towards BlackBerry 10

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 18 Jun 2012 4:06 pm
For many years now, Celestica, the Canadian contract manufacturer (CM) with operations all over the world, has been a manufacturing partner with Research In Motion.  For a few years Celestica wouldn't actually make hardware for RIM, but they'd act as a fulfillment center by loading in the carrier-specific OS, packaging up everything into the right box and shipping it off to retail locations in...
Balsillie and Lazaridis to receive nearly $12 million in parting gifts
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Balsillie and Lazaridis to receive nearly $12 million in parting gifts

Posted by Adam Zeis on 14 Jun 2012 11:50 am
It's been been nearly 5 months since Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsille stepped down as co-CEO's of Research In Motion, and a document filed Thursday by RIM has detailed their compenstation. Lazaridis, who will be staying on as vice-chair of the board and keeping his own dedicated office, will receive around $3.9 million in compensation. Balsillie, who originally stayed on the board of directors...
What are RIM’s Strategic Alternatives?
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What are RIM’s Strategic Alternatives?

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 4 Jun 2012 4:19 pm
As the price of Research In Motion stock continues to slide (it's a at 2003 low of below $10 / share today), it's clear that the market has pretty much zero faith in the company's ability to make a comeback.  The market can be wrong, but it would be foolish to assume so.  As encouraged as we are by BlackBerry 10, we have to realize it may still not be enough to "save" RIM. So with that in...
Job placement assistance available for former RIM employees
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Job placement assistance available for former RIM employees

Posted by Michelle Haag on 4 Jun 2012 10:56 am
It's rumored that layoffs are coming in the near future at Research In Motion, with some estimates putting the number of employees to be let go in the thousands. While layoffs are painful for everyone involved, they are often a necessity as companies evolve, as Chris Umiastowski explained last week. Luckily, the people facing the job cuts will have some resources available to them to help...
RIM wins court ruling on BBM trademark
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RIM wins court ruling on BBM trademark

Posted by Bla1ze on 31 May 2012 5:14 pm
Remember a few months back, when the Toronto based broadcast industry group BBM Canada decided they would go ahead and file a trademark infringement suit against Research In Motion? Their defense being, that they were constantly being confused with Research In Motion. As it turns out, the courts have now decided RIM can use the term "BBM" however they do so wish: “We are pleased that the...
6,000 RIM jobs on the line
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6,000 RIM jobs on the line

Posted by Adam Zeis on 31 May 2012 2:13 pm
Yup. The headline pretty much sums it up. The above image has been popping up all over the internet today. One of my good friends sent it along to me earlier and my favorite Facebook personality George Takei even posted it on his page simply stating "Oh Myyy!". The article itself is based on the rumors that RIM may be laying off a large number of employees in the coming weeks. I'm sure the...

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