The BlackBerry IoT platform is aimed at enterprise segment that highly mobile, high-value resources, including the shipping and automotive markets. The platform is based combines technology from QNX Software System.
BlackBerry has announced a new platform for the Internet of Things (IoTs) at the CES 2015. The new platform is targeted at the automotive and asset tracking industries.
BlackBerry's new platform features technology from QNX Software Systems. BlackBerry claims the new platform is capable to deliver “highly responsive performance”. It also includes integrated analytics for data visualization and “fine-grained permissions that enable every action, message and data object to be validated”.
The BlackBerry IoT modules feature support for data collection, including time-of-service and maintenance records, and device lifecycle management. The lifecycle management module includes three elements — over the air (OTA) software update, application enablement and log collection. BlackBerry says the pre built modules will help create customised IoT solutions.
“The BlackBerry IoT Platform blends the technologies that have enabled BlackBerry to become a leader in both the mobile data security and embedded systems industries,” explains Matt Hoffman, VP of Strategy and Marketing, BlackBerry Technology Solutions.
“By combining the BlackBerry global network and device lifecycle management proficiency with the embedded software experience of QNX, we have built a modular, cloud-based platform that gives customers the chance to build IoT applications in a secure, efficient and scalable way. Looking ahead, we will extend the platform with other BlackBerry technologies to give developers additional control over the flow of information to devices on the network’s edge.”
Internet of Things is considered to be the next big thing in the tech alongside wearables. Tech giants such as Samsung, Huawei, Sony and Microsoft are expected to go big on the segment this year. At the CES 2015, a lot of announcements have been made for this segment.
BlackBerry, which is making efforts to make a comeback in the smartphone market, is now evidently trying to be one of the first movers in the IoT segment.
Learn more about BlackBerry's new platform at – http://global.blackberry.com/en/internet-of-things.html
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