For a company that many had written off and left for dead, BlackBerry continues to innovate and work hard to remain a major player in the mobile industry. At CES 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada BlackBerry truly showed the world that they are indeed not going anywhere by unveiling multiple new innovations that will truly be RIMarkable in the coming year of 2015.
Here are some key take a ways from yesterday’s CES 2015 session where BlackBerry actually made headlines;
- iOT (Internet of Things)– BlackBerry announced there platform which details a cloud based solution that will allow you to manage multiple devices and service cross platform. For more detailed information see this link iOT
- BBM on Android Wear– This has to be one of the coolest things I’ve seen from BlackBerry at CES. BBM will be available on multiple Android Wear devices early 2015. See details here BBMDroidWear
- AT&T– Yes that right, AT&T and BlackBerry continues to have a good long standing relationship. This relationship just got a lot better with the announcement that AT&T will offer the BlackBerry Classic and the AT&T version of the BlackBerry Passport which features rounded edges unlike the initial release featuring the more squared edges of the Passport. Many people have voiced their displeasure with the change in design for AT&T’s version of the Passport but I beg to differ on the issue. The fact that AT&T is still truly supporting BlackBerry devices for consumers is good enough to warrant a design change in which looks pretty nice for the Passport. You can check out the full details here AT&T Passport, Classic
- QNX – What more can be said about BlackBerry’s acquisition of QNX. This was a key business play and shows that the higher ups at BlackBerry are always looking for ways to keep the business positioned for future success. QNX is now used in over 50 million in car systems and with a 50% market share in mobile in dash car systems. BlackBerry QNX is truly the future of the mobile car in dash system industry. See more details here QNX
BlackBerry is truly showing it resilience by continued innovation with new products and services. In the words of CEO John Chen, “The Brand is here to stay.”
The BlackBerry 10 OS is very solid, I’d argue BB’s biggest issue so far is complete lack of ads on mainstream media!
The Z10 specs are on par with iPhone 6, despite coming out during iPhone 4, Z30 battery life, on par with Galaxy, a year before Samsung advertised like crazy.
BlackBerry should have advertised when Billions in the bank, could have better market share. Amazing how many colleagues didn’t know BlackBerry made all touch screen phones!
BlackBerry needs vendors to display Z10 and 30 more prominently! Put up mall posters, billboards, the boring old school ads. BlackBerry makes good all touch phones, the Z10 and even Z30 free on plans!
Next, BlackBerry needs to drill in, their keyboard phones are hybrid, good touchscreens as well, fast, durable and secure.
Nearly 50% of North Americans still don’t have a smartphone. Sell the Q10 or Z10 as intuitive, easy to use, and affordable non intimidating smart phones. Sell to real estate agents (GET MLS app for BB10!), accountants, PR, sales etc. The Z30 if you want a bigger screen. The Passport unique spreadsheet powerhouse.
But above all else, BlackBerry needs to have product more available at vendors, and advertise features like crazy. Raptors promos cute, but limited, and not mainstream.
Good feedback