Research In Motion Ltd. adopts globally recognized brand BlackBerry and consolidates to single brand identity. Continue reading for the full press release.
Press Release – Research In Motion Changes Its Name to BlackBerry
January 30, 2013 | By | View Comments
Rumor on RIM acquisition may have been a statement taken out of context
January 28, 2013 | By | View Comments
Together with all the news on Research In Motion, Ltd. and BlackBerry 10, there were recent news that surfaced about another company considering acquiring the said BlackBerry manufacturer. A statement had been issued today clarifying the matter…
RIM Receives Approval from Visa for Mobile Payment Solution
January 16, 2013 | By | View Comments
Press Release: WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Jan. 16, 2013) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that its Secure Element Manager (SEM) solution for NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile payments has been approved by Visa. RIM’s SEM is the backend solution for carriers that can securely manage credentials on SIM (subscriber identity module) cards installed [...]
RIM stock rises with BlackBerry 10 Hype
January 15, 2013 | By | View Comments
Investors are starting to love Research In Motion. RIM’s stock (NASDAQ:RIMM) jumped more than 10%, briefly passing $15 a share for the first time since February of last year before ending yesterday at $14.95. The launch of the BlackBerry 10 operating system, which is set to take place at the end of this month, has [...]
BlackBerry OS 4.5 and Up quietly receive support for BlackBerry Messenger 7 w/BBM Voice
January 3, 2013 | By | View Comments
On the 10th of December 2012 RIM released BBM 7 with support for only OS 6, 7 and 7.1 devices. While people with earlier OS felt left out RIM assured they would get support early this year and yes RIM delivered. BBM 7 includes BBM Voice which allows for FREE WiFi calling to any of [...]
RIM’s Latest Patent Prevents “Inconspicuous Use of Cameras”
January 2, 2013 | By | View Comments
As if RIM was not already the leading smartphone in security, it’s latest patent protects users, companies NOT owning the device as it prevents “inconspicuous” shooting of the camera which could also protect certain unauthorized products from being shot without a steady focus. What is inconspicuous? inconspicuous - not prominent or readily noticeable; Who is RIM targeting with this latest [...]
Defining the brand: BlackBerry People
December 27, 2012 | By | View Comments
Frank Boulben took the job as Chief Marketing Officer at RIM, earlier this year, arguably a job many would have turned down. Instead he saw it as an opportunity to participate “in what could be the greatest comeback in tech history” and here is how he defines BlackBerry People as RIM’s key target for the [...]
RIM CIO Robin Bienfait Announces Her Retirement
December 21, 2012 | By | View Comments
RIM’s Chief Information Officer, Robin Bienfait, will retire at the end of this year, the company announced. Bienfait has been with RIM for six years and even though she is leaving her position she’ll continue to work with RIM in an advisory position during the transition to the new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that [...]
Research In Motion Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results
December 20, 2012 | By | View Comments
WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 20, 2012) – Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported third quarter results for the three months ended December 1, 2012 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated). Highlights:
CESG Approves BlackBerry 7.1 OS for Government Use
December 18, 2012 | By | View Comments
Press Release: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – Dec. 18, 2012) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry(R) 7.1 operating system has been approved for UK government use by CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK. The approval enables public sector workers to utilise the enhanced performance and rich [...]
Appcelerator and RIM Join Forces to Reward Mobile Developers
November 29, 2012 | By | View Comments
Appcelerator’s 390,000 Titanium Developers incented to build and port for BlackBerry 10 with financial rewards, free services, and testing hardware Press Release: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA and WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Nov. 29, 2012) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, and Appcelerator(R), a leading mobile development platform provider, today announced that [...]
The Future Of BlackBerry? BlackBerry Enterprising Minds
November 27, 2012 | By | View Comments
Just wandering around the internet, and stumbled across this video entitled “BlackBerry Enterprising Minds: Exceptional Customer Service” that BlackBerry India Blog had posted about a month ago. The video shows off capabilities that the BlackBerry PlayBook is capable of, and perhaps what future devices may bring to the masses.
RIM to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results on December 20th, 2012
November 26, 2012 | By | View Comments
WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Nov. 26, 2012) – Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) will be reporting results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 on December 20, 2012 after the close of the market. A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 5 pm ET, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 [...]
