BlackBerry found a second life in car software. Now it’s looking to robotics
BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.
TL;DR
- BlackBerry is now focused on software for cars, robots, and secure communications, building on its QNX operating system.
- The company sees 'physical AI' as a major growth opportunity in areas like autonomous vehicles, warehouse robots, and industrial automation.
- Safety-certified software is becoming increasingly crucial as more machines become connected.
- AI is altering the cybersecurity landscape, and BlackBerry is updating its encryption to counter new threats.
- CEO John Giamatteo views governments' use of consumer messaging apps as a security risk.