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BlackBerry QNX to be used for future BMW Group driver assistance systems
8:00 am ET December 15, 2021 (PR Newswire) Print
Multi-year agreement to support development of SAE Level 2/2+ driving automation functions across multiple vehicle lines

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with BMW Group to collaborate and develop technology for the automotive manufacturer's next-generation vehicles.

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As part of the agreement, BlackBerry will license its QNX(R) technology to BMW Group, as well as assign a team of engineers to support the development of new SAE Level 2/2+ driving automation functions to be deployed across multiple makes and models.

BMW chose BlackBerry because of the company's deep expertise and strong track record of providing leading edge embedded software solutions that deliver safety, reliability and security. The news follows recently announced BlackBerry QNX design wins with other industry leaders including Visteon, Nobo, WM Motor, Desay SV, Scania and Volvo Group.

The deployment is another significant automotive milestone for the company, whose BlackBerry QNX technology is in production programs with 45 different OEMs, 7/7 of the top Tier 1s and over 195 million vehicles worldwide. With the BlackBerry QNX technology platform acting as a trusted foundation, BMW Group will be empowered to deliver a unique driving experience for customers with the highest level of system safety and reliability.

BlackBerry QNX is the market leader for safety-certified embedded software in automotive. Automakers and Tier 1s,