Updated:
BlackBerry
Learn how BlackBerry operates through two divisions — BlackBerry Secure Communications and QNX — delivering mission‑critical security and embedded software.
BlackBerry
Learn how BlackBerry operates through two divisions — BlackBerry Secure Communications and QNX — delivering mission‑critical security and embedded software.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, Boston, London, New York, Sunnyvale, United States
Additional offices
Boston · London · New York · Sunnyvale
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between Good Technology Corporation and BlackBerry?
Good Technology was acquired by BlackBerry in 2015 and later integrated into the BlackBerry Secure Communications division. The Good.com domain now redirects to BlackBerry’s corporate site, and the former Good Dynamics secure mobility platform became part of BlackBerry’s unified endpoint management and encryption stack.
How does BlackBerry generate revenue now that it no longer makes phones?
Revenue comes primarily from licensing QNX embedded software to automakers and industrial OEMs, and from selling cybersecurity software subscriptions and professional services to governments and regulated enterprises. Legacy smartphone licensing fees contribute a declining residual. The firm no longer manufactures or sells consumer handsets.
What makes QNX structurally different from other automotive operating systems?
QNX is a microkernel-based real-time operating system that isolates system services into separate, protected address spaces. This architecture means a failure in one component — such as the infotainment stack — cannot crash the digital instrument cluster or driver-assistance functions. It is certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, the highest automotive functional safety level.
Who are BlackBerry's main competitors in secure communications?
In government and defense-grade mobile security, competitors include Samsung Knox, Bittium, and various national champions offering sovereign encrypted communications. In unified endpoint management, the firm competes with VMware Workspace ONE, Microsoft Intune, and Citrix Endpoint Management.
Does BlackBerry operate as a traditional asset manager or family office?
No. Good Technology Corporation — the entity tracked under this profile — is the legacy acquisition vehicle that led to BlackBerry’s current software structure. BlackBerry itself is a publicly traded enterprise software company, not a family office or investment management firm.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on asset managers?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: