Recently, according to foreign media reports, BlackBerry announced that it has reached an agreement with the BMW Group to cooperate in the development of next-generation automotive technology. Following the agreement, BlackBerry will license BMW's QNX (Quantum Software Systems) technology and assign a team of engineers to support the development of the new SAE L2/2+ autonomous driving capabilities for use in bmw's multiple brands and models.
According to the data, BlackBerry is a Communications Company in Canada, and previously, with the "BlackBerry Mobile Phone" known for its security, it has launched a brand image of "safe, stable and reliable" in the global market. In 2010, BlackBerry parent company RIM acquired the QNX system from audio giant Harman International for $200 million, and formed a BlackBerry+QNX pattern in the technology field, thus entering the field of intelligent networked car operating system and automotive security.
Up to now, BlackBerry ONX technology has cooperated with many automakers such as Ford, WM, General Motors, Volvo and up to 45 OEMs such as Ph.D. and Visteon, etc. ONX system has been loaded with 195 million cars worldwide, almost forming a monopoly in the field of automotive operating system for more than 10 years, with a market share of more than 90%.
That's why, with BlackBerry's deep expertise and proven track record, it is naturally BMW's perfect partner in the smart cockpit space. At the same time, for BMW, with the BlackBerry QNX technology platform, the BMW Group will be able to achieve the highest level of system safety and reliability, thus providing customers with a unique driving experience.
It is understood that BlackBerry QNX is a safety-certified automotive embedded software. BlackBerry QNX systems such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), digital cockpits and safety data gateways are used in safety-related systems for automakers and Tier 1 suppliers including BMW, Aptiv, Bosch, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Volkswagen.
In addition, in January this year, BlackBerry and Baidu officially reached a strategic cooperation to integrate Baidu HD Maps with BlackBerry's QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) to jointly develop the next generation of autonomous driving technology.
According to industry insiders, with the help of multi-party cooperation and integration, BlackBerry's new automotive operating system and other products will be displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 5 to 8, 2022.