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BlackBerry pivots to auto software, QNX now runs in 275 million vehicles

BlackBerry's business today centers on secure government communications and its QNX operating system, which powers safety-critical functions like braking and driver assistance in 275 million cars worldwide. CEO John Giamatteo described the shift from the company's smartphone era on a CNBC podcast, positioning BlackBerry as an embedded software provider rather than a device maker.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-08-31

BlackBerry says QNX robotics software now among its fastest-growing units

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo told CNBC that robotics has become one of the fastest-growing segments within its QNX software division, which is already embedded in 275 million vehicles for safety-critical automotive functions. He said QNX is increasingly powering industrial robots, warehouse forklifts and medical devices rather than humanoid robots, and that a portion of QNX's $950 million order backlog comes from robotics customers.

cnbc.com · 2026-08-25