Tag: BlackBerry

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Jim Balsillie resigns from RIM’s board as Q4 results disappoint

Published: March 30, 2012

Given Research In Motion’s waning smartphone sales over the past couple of years, expectations were not high for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter results announced yesterday.

RIM acquires Paratek to help refresh BlackBerry

Published: March 12, 2012

Research In Motion has acquired Paratek Microwave Inc. as it continues to try to differentiate BlackBerry handsets in ways that are meaningful to consumers.

Apple’s popularity threatens enterprise strategies for RIM, Microsoft

Published: February 21, 2012

Apple’s mobile devices are making inroads into enterprise and government organizations, challenging Research In Motion, which used to have this market cornered but is increasingly finding itself vulnerable, as well as Microsoft.

BlackBerry shakeup: Too little, too late for marketers?

Published: January 24, 2012

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion's effort this past weekend to dig itself out of a hole by replacing the top leaders may not warm the hearts of marketers looking to place bets on mobile platforms that will pull their weight through this decade.

USPS rounds out mobile offerings with BlackBerry app

Published: September 26, 2011

The United States Postal Service is furthering its claim to make services available on every mobile platform with a BlackBerry application.

RIM mobile device shipments lower than expected

Published: September 19, 2011

Mobile device shipments were lower than expected during Research In Motion’s fiscal second quarter because of waning demand for older BlackBerry models.

HP, Sprint, AT&T: News briefs

Published: August 22, 2011

News briefs: HP’s stock drops following exit from mobile devices; Is Sprint eyeing a bigger investment in Clearwire?; AT&T eliminates $10 text messaging plan.

National Rail Enquires bolsters traveling via BlackBerry app

Published: July 19, 2011

Transportation company National Rail Enquires is letting travelers access train information via a BlackBerry application that lets them track schedules and plan trips in England, Wales and Scotland.

Who cares about anything except iOS and Android?

Published: June 28, 2011

By Jeff Williams

A couple of months ago I was developing a mobile site for the No. 4 retailer, trying to create a way for users to pick many objects and extra functionality without forcing a page load.

RIM’s slow product development cycle drags down Q1 results

Published: June 20, 2011

Research In Motion reported a 12 percent revenue decline for the first quarter and said layoffs were coming as the company continues to face stiff competition for its BlackBerry and Playbook devices.