RIM

BlackBerry Limited, formerly known as Research In Motion (RIM), is a Canadian multinational company specializing in enterprise software and the Internet of Things. Founded in 1984 by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin in Waterloo, Ontario, the company initially focused on wireless data technology. RIM gained international recognition with the development and launch of the BlackBerry, an iconic brand of interactive pagers, smartphones, and tablets. The BlackBerry device, with its signature physical QWERTY keyboard and push email capabilities, became a status symbol and an indispensable tool for business professionals and government agencies worldwide in the early 2000s. The company's innovative approach to mobile communications positioned it as a leader in the burgeoning smartphone market, pioneering features that are now standard in the industry.

Following a period of intense competition with the rise of iOS and Android platforms, BlackBerry underwent a significant strategic transformation. Under the leadership of CEO John S. Chen, the company pivoted from a hardware-centric business to a software and services provider focused on security. Today, BlackBerry is a trusted provider of intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments globally. Its core offerings revolve around cybersecurity, data privacy, and safety-critical applications. The company's technology is integral to a wide range of sectors, including automotive, financial services, and healthcare. Key products include the QNX real-time operating system, a foundational component in modern vehicles and medical devices, and the BlackBerry UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) platform, which provides secure management of connected devices. This strategic shift has solidified BlackBerry's reputation as a leader in securing the hyper-connected world of the Internet of Things (IoT).