press releases

Using the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is still not only the most secure, but also the cheapest smartphone alternative

It was only last week after attending the BlackBerry 10 Jam Enterprise Edition that I put across my thoughts on where RIM currently stands and what I think the future holds for them in the workplace. Just a few days later RIM released a statement detailing the results of a year long study by Strategy Analytics which goes to show that not only is BlackBerry still the most secure...

NFC mobile payments in Canada to be powered by RIM's Secure Element Manager Solution

Bla1ze 6 years ago 26

When it comes to NFC adoption, RIM has been among the leaders in Canada with the inclusion of NFC in BlackBerry smartphones and various agreements with partners. What some folks may not know though, is the fact that RIM has been developing a system designed to securely manage credentials on SIM cards installed in all types of mobile devices, including BlackBerry smartphones, Android...

RIM opens the doors to new BlackBerry Innovation Center in Indonesia

DJ Reyes 6 years ago 11

As well as working hard on BlackBery 10, RIM is has been busy in other places too. Just today, RIM opened up a Tech Center Porting Lab in the UK to help BlackBerry 10 developers and across the globe they also opened up an Innovation Center in Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in Indonesia. The Innovation Center is to provide a host of educational and research programs that focus...

Press Release: Research In Motion reports second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings

CrackBerry Kevin 6 years ago 47

Research In Motion has just announced their earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. You can read the press release below and can tune into the live webcast and CrackBerry live blog which will be kicking of at 5pm ET. Once the dust settles, we'll be following up with our in-depth analysis on the market's recation and what the numbers all mean to the company. In the meantime,...

Mformation Technologies $147.2M patent verdict overturned

Bla1ze 6 years ago 46

Remember when we let you all know RIM had to pay out $147.2M to Mformation for what they described as violation of remote device management patents held by Mformation Technologies on BlackBerry smartphones? Well, RIM had a chance to appeal and this time around, the odds were with them. The original judgement had RIM responsible for a $147.2M payout to Mformation Technologies based...

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 launches in Singapore

DJ Reyes 6 years ago 1

The latest BlackBerry smartphone in the Curve line has been launched in Singapore. The BlackBerry Curve 9320, that RIM has been marketing as a device for the Socially Connected, is available now from two carriers in Singapore - SingTel and M1. The BlackBerry Curve 9320 brings back the left-convenience key in the form of a BBM hotkey for easy access to BBM chats for those BBM addicts....

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 makes its way to China

DJ Reyes 6 years ago 31

Research In Motion's flagship device, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, has made its way in the China. The sleek and sexy Bold model, with its buttery smooth keyboard, will come already preinstalled with BlackBerry OS 7.1. It includes the ability to use the device as a mobile hotspot, as well as being able to make use of the BlackBerry Device Analyzer, which allows you to monitor...

Press Release: Research In Motion CEO Provides Business Update

Adam Zeis 6 years ago 55

As we saw earlier today RIM may have another inventory write down when they report their earnings later next month. This afternoon trading of RIM stock has been halted, which is a sure sign of big news as well. As noted in the release below, RIM has hired J.P. Morgan Securities and RBC Capital Markets to help with "strategic review" and "opportunities to leverage the BlackBerry...

BlackBerry 7 and 7.1 OS approved for government use in Australia and New Zealand

DJ Reyes 6 years ago 9

We recently saw the BlackBerry 7 OS get approved for use by the UK government, now the same OS, along with OS 7.1 has been approved for use by Australian and New Zealand governments. It certainly is reassuring to know that our beloved BlackBerry operating systems is secure enough to get government approval. While not many consumers are hugely concerned about security, I, for one, like...

Press Release: BlackBerry 7 OS Approved by CESG for Government Use

Adam Zeis 6 years ago 8

Press Release LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 17, 2012) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK, has approved the BlackBerry® 7 operating system for government use. The approval enables public sector workers to utilise the enhanced performance and rich functionality of...