It was a privilege to welcome the Honourable Maninder Sidhu P.C., M.P., Canada’s Minister of International Trade, to our BlackBerry global headquarters in Waterloo last week to reinforce Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy — and share a vision of how BlackBerry can help champion Canadian technology on the world stage. BlackBerry is proud to work with the Government of Canada to strengthen sovereign capabilities at home and bring Canadian technology to allies and partners around the world. As a strategic part of Canada's defence industrial ecosystem, we deliver mission-critical software and high-assurance communications that support national security and drive economic prosperity. John J. Giamatteo #CanadaDefence #DIS #DefenceIndustrialStrategy #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #QNX
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BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications and critical event management.
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- Waterloo, Ontario
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- Software, Internet of Things (IoT), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Critical Event Management, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Transportation Asset Tracking, Automotive, Secure Communications, Endpoint Security, and Crisis Communications
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Every call, message, and connection leaves a trail — even when content is encrypted. In high-stakes operations, metadata exposure isn't a minor risk. It's a mission risk. Are you protecting the full picture? https://lnkd.in/gkkWUiec #SecureCommunications #MissionCritical #CriticalOperations #BeyondEncryption #MetadataShielding
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BlackBerry welcomed the Honourable Maninder Sidhu P.C., M.P., Canada’s Minister of International Trade, to our Waterloo headquarters last week. The Minister's visit reinforced Canada's landmark Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) — a generational commitment to partner with Canadian industry to strengthen sovereignty, grow Canadian defence exports, and create high-quality jobs. From mission-critical embedded software to high assurance government and military communications, BlackBerry supports the sovereign, resilient future the DIS envisions. Thank you to the Honourable Bardish Chagger, MP for Waterloo, Her Worship Dorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo, and His Worship Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor of Kitchener for supporting BlackBerry and joining us in this announcement. #CanadaDefence #DIS #DefenceIndustrialStrategy #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #QNX
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End-to-end encryption is just the start of secure communication. Encryption alone is no longer enough to guarantee safety. Today’s high-stakes operations require a more rigorous standard: mission-certified communications – where messages, devices, identities, and operational signals are assured together. #SecureCommunications #MissionCritical #CriticalOperations #BeyondEncryption https://lnkd.in/gkkWUiec
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BlackBerry® is building cyber capacity across the ASEAN region. In recent weeks at the CCoE, Malaysia, professionals from across the region have gathered for immersive cybersecurity programming — including a dedicated Women in Cyber Leadership initiative and a five-day Cyber Resilience Program for government delegates. Delivered in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, these initiatives are advancing secure digital defense across the ASEAN region. #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #Cybersecurity #ASEAN
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#MWC26 starts in 2 weeks! Join Christine Gadsby, Vice President & Chief Security Advisor for BlackBerry® Secure Communications, at Mobile World Congress 2026 on March 4 as she explores how demographic growth, digital acceleration, AI, and evolving data governance are redefining global power and tech policy. 📅 Wed, 4 Mar ⏰ 13:00–13:45 CET 📍 Johnson Stage, Hall 6 https://lnkd.in/gdwK5AVZ #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #MWC26 #AtHoc #SecuSUITE #UEM #MDM
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Combatting ransomware requires global leadership. For a second year, BlackBerry brings data sovereignty and trusted government communications expertise to the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI). Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada Gary Anandasangaree Arctic Wolf
Since 2021, the Government of Canada has participated in the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), a forum for international partners to improve cooperation to counter ransomware. Beginning in 2024, we have proudly co-chaired the CRI Public-Private Sector Advisory Panel with fellow co-chairs Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry. These Advisory Panel members currently include: - Ensign InfoSecurity - Institute for Security and Technology - Microsoft - Palo Alto Networks - Royal United Services Institute The goal of this Advisory Panel is to empower CRI member governments to leverage expertise from across the cyber ecosystem, fostering proactive collaboration with the private, research, and non-profit sector. Expert advice and lessons learned through public-private sector collaboration are key to improving Canada’s cyber resilience and bolstering economic and national security. Learn more about the Advisory Panel and its members: https://lnkd.in/etrxJ3MC
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Government work doesn’t stop at the office, and security can’t either. Mobility is central to daily operations, and government officials need fast and secure access to information without friction. Read how BlackBerry® UEM provides BSI-certified protection for mobile work in the German government every day. https://lnkd.in/gYhA-vT7 #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #UEM #UnifiedEndpointManagement #MDM #MobileDeviceManagement
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Excitement is building for MWC2026! 🇪🇸 From March 2–5, BlackBerry will be live at Mobile World Congress, showcasing how our Secure Communications solutions manage, protect, and connect critical environments. BlackBerry will be in Hall 7 within the Canada Pavilion, Booth 7H45. Stop by to speak with our experts. Will you be at MWC? Request a meeting with BlackBerry here: https://lnkd.in/eCpavxtT #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #MWC26 #AtHoc #SecuSUITE #UEM #MDM
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In a crisis, one-way alerts are just fragmented signals. True resilience requires a continuous loop where information, understanding, action, and learning are perfectly unified. BlackBerry® AtHoc® delivers a full intelligent operations platform. BlackBerry replaces one-way alerts with a unified operations platform that strengthens how real-time situational intelligence is gathered, how developments are understood, and how response activities are coordinated during emergencies and routine activity. Read more about how BlackBerry AtHoc has modernized to enable faster, more confident decisions by orchestrating actions across teams and agencies. https://lnkd.in/gAvPnpGM #BlackBerry #SecureCommunications #AtHoc #DigitalSovereignty #EmergencyResponse
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