LG to Introduce World's First 21:9 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor with and Freesync at CES 2015

Source: LG News Room - Press Releases - December 31, 2014

Expanded Lineup to Feature Monitors Specifically Designed for Gamers, Businesspeople, Media Professionals

SEOUL, Dec. 31, 2014 — LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its new 21:9 UltraWide monitor lineup at the 2015 International CES® in Las Vegas from January 6-9, highlighted by the world’s first UltraWide monitor compatible with AMD FreeSync technology to for fluid motion during fast gameplay. Based on IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker, LG is the world sales leader in this monitor segment, over the last seven fiscal quarters (as of Q3 2014) with a market share of 77.3 percent of the world’s 21:9 monitors.

21:9 UltraWide Gaming Monitor with AMD FreeSync Technology
LG 34UM67 is the company’s first 21:9 UltraWide Gaming Monitor specifically developed for graphics-intensive gaming. AMD’s FreeSync technology eliminates the screen tearing that occurs when the monitor and graphics card are out of sync. FreeSync technology guarantees the smoothest and most seamless gaming experience, generating fluid motion without any loss of frame rate.

“AMD FreeSync technology is an innovative monitor technology, based on free and open industry standards, to eliminate the tearing and stuttering that has plagued PC gaming for 30 years,” said Roy Taylor, corporate vice president of ISV/IHV Partner Group, AMD. “We are pleased that LG Electronics stands with us with truly exciting AMD FreeSync-ready displays like the LG UltraWide Gaming Monitor.”

The UltraWide Gaming Monitor also has an exceptional UltraWide field of view (FOV), allowing gamers to gain the upper hand by revealing hidden spaces that were invisible on regular 16:9 monitors. The monitor’s Black Stabilizer illuminates dark scenes and helps to clearly define the deep black areas where objects and enemies could be hidden. The Dynamic Action Sync mode minimizes input lag, making gameplay truly real time. Many popular games such as Battlefield 4, World of Warcraft and ArcheAge currently support 21:9 resolution with more games expected to support this resolution in the future.

World’s First Curved 34-inch 21:9 Monitor with Extensive Screen
LG’s curved 34-inch UltraWide monitor (Model 34UC97) in Quad HD resolution (3440 x 1440) makes maximum use of screen real estate. It allows creative professionals such as graphic designers or photographers to look at more images as thumbnails and media creators to see longer video image sequences or graphical representations of sound. Mac users will find the monitor particularly appealing as it is compatible with Thunderbolt™ 2, capable of high-speed bulk data transfers. The curved display further immerses users in their gaming experience.

Thanks to the 178-degree viewing angle of the In-Plane Switching (IPS) display which recreates colors across over 99 percent of the sRGB color space, there is no color distortion at any angle. The monitor’s color accuracy, viewing angle and sRGB color space have been certified by TÜV Rheinland and Intertek and also validated by UL.

21:9 Curved UltraWide Multi-Display for Enhanced Productivity
The 21:9 Curved UltraWide Multi-Display (Model 34UC87M) provides various multiple-display set-up options, raising productivity levels for stock traders and other financial professionals who need to keep track of large amounts of data simultaneously. This monitor can be used as a trading workstation or a large dashboard to display charts, quotes or pending orders on each screen, allowing the user to explore a wider range of opportunities.

Digital Cinema 4K Monitor for Superb Color Management
LG will also showcase the Digital Cinema 4K Monitor (Model 31MU97) featuring 4K resolution (4096 x 2160), with more pixels than normal Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160). Not only does it show 4K content as they were meant to be seen with native resolution, it is also well suited for handling Digital Intermediate (DI) processes. With over 99.5 percent Adobe Color Space, it is the ideal monitor for accurate color management.

“LG’s premium 21:9 UltraWide monitors are designed with the unique needs of consumers in mind,” said In-kyu Lee, senior vice president and head of the TV and monitor division at the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “The industry has come a long way from the days when one display design was thought to be suitable for all users. With the amount of time we spend in front of monitors, there’s a lot of room for specialized monitors in our lives.”

Visitors are encouraged to stop by LG’s booth at CES 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #8204) from Jan. 6-9 to see LG’s innovative monitor lineup up close and personal.

LG's 2015 4K Ultra HD TV Lineup Offers Crisp Colors, Improved Design, More Features

Source: LG News Room - Press Releases - December 30, 2014

Introducing Most Diverse Ultra HD Lineup at CES 2015, LG Has 4K TVs to Meet Every Need

SEOUL, Dec. 30, 2014 — LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling its expanded lineup of 4K ULTRA HD TVs, with new designs, more features and picture quality enhancements, at the 2015 International CES® in Las Vegas from Jan.  6-9. This will be the first opportunity for audiences to get a first-hand look at LG’s full collection of 4K ULTRA HD TVs for the 2015 model year.

Named by the Consumer Electronics Association as the “4K Ultra HD Partner for the 2015 International CES,” LG will be demonstrating the superb color reproduction of its ColorPrime series which produces greater realism and depth either with Wide Color LED or Quantum Dot technologies.

LG’s 4K ULTRA HD TV with Wide Color LED technology, making its debut at CES 2015, utilizes different phosphor-based LEDs to display greater color depth and more lifelike images. LG will also be unveiling for the first time ever its 4K ULTRA HD TVs with Quantum Dot technology, which offers high color accuracy along with a 30 percent increase in the color gamut.

LG’s 4K ULTRA HD TVs deliver exceptional 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution with In-Plane Switching (IPS) 4K panels. These displays render color vibrancy of images in near original quality and do so while allowing for remarkably wide viewing angles. LG’s True Black Control local dimming technology refines the contrast and creates darker, deeper blacks. Also new for 2015 is LG’s Natural Color feature which minimizes color reproduction errors while Contrast Optimizer maximizes color contrast and brightness.

Superb picture quality aside, LG’s new ULTRA Slim concept, which has been integrated into the highly praised CINEMA SCREEN design, is an important factor in the TV’s immersive capabilities. The beautiful, slim bezel and clean, seamless appearance creates a compelling package where even the back of the TV has been designed to add a modern touch to virtually any interior décor.

Five of LG’s 4K ULTRA HD TV models come equipped with an impressive multi-channel ULTRA Surround System, developed in partnership with audio expert Harman/Kardon. Deep, rich and powerful sound is guaranteed to further enhance the level of viewer immersion. The thoughtfully-designed forward-firing speakers are compact but effective. And new for 2015, the high-end UF9500 series features an integrated Auditorium Stand designed to reflect and centralize sound for maximum performance.

LG’s newly upgraded proprietary smart TV platform, webOS 2.0, is even more user-friendly than its predecessor, letting users explore the system’s full potential in intuitive ways. Booting time has been reduced by up to 60 percent and connectivity to external devices is even more effortless than before. What’s more, users can customize their own menus on the Launcher Bar for a more personalized experience.

LG has also integrated its sophisticated 4K Upscaler algorithm into its 4K Ultra HD TV lineup for smooth rendering of SD, HD and Full HD content into near Ultra HD quality images. What’s more, the built-in 4K High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) Decoder supports both 30p and 60p 4K content from external devices, helping to assure  that LG TVs will be compatible with future Ultra HD transmission standards.

“LG 4K ULTRA HD TVs are designed to offer a viewing experience unmatched in the TV industry,” said In-kyu Lee, senior vice president and head of the TV and monitor division at the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “The breathtaking picture quality is underpinned by our latest ColorPrime series for a truly superb home entertainment experience.”

Visitors to LG’s booth at CES 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #8204) from will have the opportunity to see LG’s stunning 4K ULTRA HD TVs with their very own eyes.

LG and Mercedes-Benz Collaborate on Intelligent Camera System for Automated Driving

Source: LG News Room - Press Releases - December 26, 2014

LG to Expand Vehicle Components Business by Partnering with Global Automakers in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

SEOUL, Dec. 26, 2014 — LG Electronics (LG) and Mercedes-Benz are jointly exploring the design of next-generation camera systems for automated driving, allowing the driver to transfer some driving tasks to the intelligent vehicle. The collaboration investigates into camera systems for environment perception as well as for driver state monitoring. As part of this collaboration, Mercedes-Benz licensed portions of its 6D Vision technology to LG.

The joint project will enable LG to harness its extensive experience and comprehensive R&D capacity in camera systems, computer vision algorithms and electronics technologies to elevate existing ADAS technologies to the next level. In addition, LG is transferring technologies from its home entertainment and mobile communications businesses into automotive components to offer the best technologies and the highest performance.

Currently, LG’s ADAS portfolio includes the following technologies:

• Forward-looking Single and Stereo Camera Systems for Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), High Beam Assist (HBA) as well as Pedestrian and Bicyclist Protection
• Driver State Monitoring Systems to identify the driver’s biometric state, monitor and analyze the driver’s attention or drowsiness level and even detect the driver’s eyes position with high accuracy
• Surround View Monitoring Systems to assist the driver with parking maneuvers by displaying the environment and detecting obstacles

“Mercedes-Benz is the ideal partner for LG as both companies share a vision of how ADAS technologies can improve the wellbeing and lives of all consumers,” said Woo-jong Lee, president and CEO of the LG Vehicle Components Company. “As the automobile evolves from a mechanical to an electronic system, LG will be in the perfect position to contribute its experience to the exciting automotive industry.”

Since its foundation in July 2013, LG’s Vehicle Component Company has been dedicated to commercializing eco-friendly automotive components and core automotive solutions based on proprietary electronics technologies.

BlackBerry Completes Acquisition of Secusmart

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 19, 2014 

BlackBerry Completes Acquisition of Secusmart 

Deal reinforces Company’s leadership in enterprise mobile security

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that following regulatory approval it completed its acquisition of Secusmart GmbH, a leader in high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organizations, enterprises and telecommunications service providers in Germany and around the world. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed.

With this acquisition, BlackBerry strengthened its leadership in secure enterprise mobility with Secusmart’s encryption and anti-eavesdropping capabilities. Secusmart’s technology will bolster BlackBerry’s end-to-end offerings that provide the highest level of security from the device to the management platform.

“The acquisition of Secusmart underscores BlackBerry’s long-standing commitment to being the best in enterprise mobile security. BlackBerry is the only vendor to offer secure and encrypted voice, text and messaging, setting us further apart from others in the industry,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry. “With the benefit of Secusmart’s talented team at BlackBerry, we look forward to building on our leadership position in mobile security at a time when cybersecurity breaches and data theft pose ever-growing costs and threats to governments, companies and consumers.”

“We’re thrilled with the acquisition as we see significant opportunities to accelerate innovation for high-end secure communications solutions,” said Dr. Hans-Christoph Quelle, Managing Director of Secusmart. “Having successfully partnered since 2009 to provide Secusmart’s voice and data encryption capabilities to BlackBerry’s gold standard security portfolio, we look forward to introducing Secusmart’s solutions to more of BlackBerry’s government and enterprise customers around the world.”

Last year, the SecuSUITE for BlackBerry® 10 solution was selected by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security for classified communications for the country’s highest public officials.

BlackBerry’s acquisition of Secusmart is the latest demonstration of the company’s commitment to remaining the leading provider in enterprise mobile security. BlackBerry is the only mobile device management (MDM) vendor that has achieved the “Full Operational Capability” level of certification for operation on U.S. Department of Defense Networks. Furthermore, BlackBerry 10 smartphones were the first to be approved by NATO for classified communications up to “Restricted” level.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

About Secusmart

Secusmart (www.secusmart.com) is the leading expert in the development and implementation of comprehensive anti-eavesdropping solutions for German government agencies and organizations responsible for the provision of emergency services as well as governments and public authorities outside of Germany. With SecuSUITE for BlackBerry 10, Secusmart combines modern smartphone convenience with highly secure mobile communication. Together with Vodafone, the Düsseldorf anti-eavesdropping experts have integrated the highly secure voice encryption from SecuSUITE for BlackBerry 10 into the new Secure Call app, providing a highly secure smartphone for businesses. Landline phones are also protected within the scope of the Federal Security Network, a customer-specific solution including SecuGATE LV, tap-proof desk telephones, and SecuBRIDGE, encrypted telephone conferences.

Ocean Capital Investments Displaces MobileIron for BlackBerry Hosted Solution on BES12, BlackBerry’s Cross-platform EMM Solution

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 19, 2014 

Ocean Capital Investments Displaces MobileIron for BlackBerry Hosted Solution on BES12, BlackBerry’s Cross-platform EMM Solution 

Ocean Capital Investment commits to deploying BlackBerry Classic and BlackBerry Passport smartphones

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that Ocean Capital Investments, and its subsidiaries, members of the Irving family of companies, are migrating to BES12™: a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry®. Ocean Capital Investments will be deploying BES12 as a BlackBerry hosted cloud solution to manage BlackBerry and iOS devices, displacing their former mobile device management provider, MobileIron. 

BES12 provides expanded cross-platform EMM capabilities that can manage any mobile deployment model such as BYOD, COPE and COBO, and leverages BlackBerry’s trusted global infrastructure. The BES12 platform seamlessly supports iOS, Android™, Windows Phone®, BlackBerry® 10 and BlackBerry® OS devices.

Ocean Capital Investments will replace the majority of their iOS devices with BlackBerry’s best-in-class QWERTY keyboard smartphones, BlackBerry Passport and the newly launched BlackBerry Classic. The BlackBerry Passport is a device purpose-built for productivity-driven business professionals who want a smartphone that empowers them with the mobile tools they need to get things done, without sacrificing style or portability. BlackBerry Classic offers users traditional device design and features, including the classic navigation keys, optical trackpad and short cuts with the power and performance of BlackBerry 10.

“BlackBerry is providing the most secure end-to-end mobile solutions with BES12 and their new suite of smartphones with BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Classic,” said John K.F. Irving, President, Ocean Capital Investments. “We’re working closely with BlackBerry to implement BES12 as a hosted solution for our EMM needs and are ready to replace our previous provider with this highly secure, cross-platform service. Our priority is to give our employees the right tools to get the job done, and our BlackBerry solution will allow us to do that.”

“As a company focused on construction, broadcasting and property management, Ocean Capital Investments has high expectations around secure, cross-platform mobile communications and the productivity of their employees, which is why they’re choosing BlackBerry,” said Billy Ho, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Product and Value Added Solutions at BlackBerry.  “BlackBerry Hosted Solution is a great option for customers like Ocean Capital Investments because it offers them the secure, cross-platform features of BES12 with the convenience of hosted IT administration and support.”        

BlackBerry Hosted Solution on BES12 is a scalable, cloud-based, cross-platform EMM solution that can be leveraged by small businesses to global enterprises alike.  For more information on hosting services, please visit:www.blackberry.com/hosting

For more information about BES12, visit www.blackberry.com/bes12

For more information on BlackBerry Classic, visit: www.blackberry.com/classic

For more information on BlackBerry Passport, visit:www.blackberry.com/passport

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

BlackBerry Expands Support for Mobility Management Solutions to Android Lollipop

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 19, 2014 

BlackBerry Expands Support for Mobility Management Solutions to Android Lollipop

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, announced today that BES12™: a cross-platform EMM solution includes support for Android 5.0 Lollipop. BES12 support for Android Lollipop was made available to customers in early November. The capability underscores BlackBerry’s commitment to unparalleled security in managing devices from multiple platforms in the enterprise, and further demonstrates the breadth of BES12 functionality.    

Android is an important part of BlackBerry’s EMM ecosystem. Android smartphones and tablets are natively managed within the BES12 environment, which enables enterprises to provide users with a selection of devices from various mobile platforms, while streamlining management into a single command and control center. BlackBerry’s gold standard of security is extended to BES12 and delivers added confidence to customers who deploy Android devices as part of a cross-platform mobility strategy.

“Customers recognize the risks that mobility brings into their organization, and BES12 is the insurance policy that will protect their critical data while giving them the freedom to choose whichever platforms they prefer,” said Billy Ho, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Product and Value Added Solutions, BlackBerry. “We are pleased to manage Android Lollipop through BES12, allowing enterprises to enable better productivity for their employees.”

BES12 provides expanded EMM capabilities that can manage any mobile deployment model such as BYOD, COPE and COBO, and leverages BlackBerry’s global infrastructure. The flexibility and scalability of the new BES12 architecture allows customers to transition to a cloud environment. BlackBerry has delivered on its commitment to provide on-premise and private cloud BES12 deployments, with the public cloud offering expected in early 2015.

For more information on this announcement, please go to www.blackberry.com/googleandroid.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

BlackBerry Launches the BlackBerry Classic in Hong Kong

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 18, 2014 

BlackBerry Launches the BlackBerry Classic in Hong Kong

• New Device Available Today Through All Major Hong Kong Operators and Retail Partners
• Responds to Customer Demand for a Familiar QWERTY Design Merged with the Security and Speed of BlackBerry 10 for Superior Productivity, Communications and Collaboration

Hong Kong  – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today launched the BlackBerry® Classic™ in Hong Kong. The no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard is available island-wide through each of the four major network operators, csl., 3HK, SmarTone and China Mobile.

Gallant Leon, Managing Director, Hong Kong & Taiwan, BlackBerry, said: “We’re delighted our major operators and retail partners are now selling BlackBerry Classic. BlackBerry Classic is the powerful communications tool that many BlackBerry Bold and Curve users have been waiting for. BlackBerry Classic is a secure device that feels familiar in their hands, with the added performance and agility they need to be competitive in today’s busy world.”

Although familiar in appearance, BlackBerry Classic upgrades the BlackBerry® Bold 9900 experience with:

• Three times faster browser
• 60 percent more screen space
• 50 percent longer battery life
• Greater variety of applications through BlackBerry World and the Amazon Appstore

Top features of the BlackBerry Classic that drive productivity, communications and collaboration include:

• BlackBerry® Keyboard & Trackpad – The QWERTY keyboard has stood the test of time as the iconic BlackBerry feature that users know and trust. Crafted for optimal speed and accuracy, the BlackBerry Classic’s QWERTY keyboard gives users the control and confidence to communicate quickly and clearly using one hand with a trackpad and classic navigation keys.
• BlackBerry® Browser – The BlackBerry 10 web browser is amazingly fast and astoundingly beautiful. That’s why HTML5TEST.com rates it amongst the top mobile browsers for web fidelity.* Access your favorite online content as it was meant to be seen, faster than ever before and with unlimited browser tabs.
• Screen & Battery – The BlackBerry Classic offers a form factor optimized for power communicators with a 3.5-inch touch screen display, 294 dpi HD resolution and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for greater durability. The BlackBerry Classic also offers a large battery capacity and state-of-the-art battery optimization software. With up to 22 hours of battery power, you can be confident that BlackBerry Classic will be ready to deliver results when you need it.**
• Premium Components – The device is built with durable materials mixed with top-of-the-line technology. This includes a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of device storage (expandable by up to 128GB via uSD), and a 2MP front- and 8MP rear-facing camera with enhanced optics and upgraded imaging sensors.
• BlackBerry® 10 OS 10.3.1 – The BlackBerry Classic comes preloaded with the BlackBerry 10.3.1 operating system, offering a fresh look that incorporates updated icons and an instant action bar so that each user’s most commonly accessed functions are in the center of their screen. With this new operating system, users gain access to powerful features, including:
  • BlackBerry® Blend – BlackBerry Blend brings messaging and content that is on your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. Get instant message notifications, read and respond to your work and personal email, BBM™ and text messages, and access your documents, calendar, contacts and media in real time on whatever device you are on, powered by your BlackBerry.
  • BlackBerry® Assistant – The BlackBerry Assistant is BlackBerry’s first digital assistant and can be used with voice and text commands to help users manage work and personal email, contacts, calendar and other native BlackBerry 10 applications. It’s the only smartphone assistant on the market today that can access both personal and work content in your work perimeter. BlackBerry Assistant intelligently determines how to respond to you based on how you interact with it – if you type, it responds silently, if you speak, it speaks back and if you activate over Bluetooth, it speaks back with additional context because it assumes you might not have access to the screen.
  • Dual app storefronts for a wealth of professional and popular apps:
    • BlackBerry World – BlackBerry World showcases essential productivity apps for business professionals looking to drive efficient communications and collaboration.
    • Amazon Appstore – Preloaded on BlackBerry Classic, users can access popular Android apps and games through the Amazon Appstore including Candy Crush Saga, Pinterest, Kindle for Android and Cut the Rope 2. Users can also scan Android apps for malware and privacy issues prior to installation using BlackBerry Guardian.
• BlackBerry® Hub – The one place to manage all your conversations – email, texts, BBM, phone calls, social media and more. You can even glance at what’s next in your calendar. It’s always available with a single swipe to help you stay organized, in control and on top of all your conversations.     

BlackBerry Classic is built on BlackBerry’s renowned secure operating system, with built-in protection against viruses, tampering and data leaks. The BlackBerry Classic is private by default, protecting users with encrypted email, web browsing and BBM.

Bruce Lam, Chief Marketing Officer of csl., said: “We are excited to partner with BlackBerry for its latest BlackBerry Classic smartphone. BlackBerry’s heritage in developing innovative, powerful smartphones is legendary, and the Classic demonstrates every aspect of this incomparable legacy. From powerful specifications to the unique QWERTY keyboard, the Classic is a legend in the making.”

For more information, please visit http://www.BlackBerry.com/Classic.

* Data taken from HTML5TEST.com from January, 2013 to July 22, 2014 and compares the latest builds for this duration for Android, Chrome, Firefox, iOS and Windows.

**Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique and a mixed usage scenario. Many factors affect battery life, including network connectivity, application usage, feature configuration and battery age. Actual results may vary.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

Telenor selects Nokia Networks for VoLTE in Denmark

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - December 18, 2014 

Telenor selects Nokia Networks for VoLTE in Denmark 

Operator completes the first voice call over LTE in its commercial LTE network using Nokia Networks technology and expertise 

Danish customers to benefit from superior voice quality, faster call setup times

Copenhagen, Denmark - Telenor's wholly owned subsidiary,Telenor Denmark, has selected Nokia Networks to supply and implement its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution, following the successful completion of the first voice calls over LTE in the operator's live network.

VoLTE, which allows high-definition (HD) voice calls to be made over an LTE network, has many advantages for operators and users: HD voice quality, faster call setup times and better handovers, one all-IP network for all services, as well as improved performance under load. In addition, the overall data consumption and signaling load are lower compared to over-the-top voice applications.

HD calls over LTE network

With VoLTE, Telenor's Danish customers can look forward to richer communication services and high-definition voice calls with higher quality than regular voice applications. Call setup times are significantly faster and the caller can rely on voice continuity with no dropped calls.

Click to Tweet: #Telenor selects @nokianetworks for #VoLTE in Denmark http://nokia.ly/1GqQw4Z  #NetworksPerform

Solution details at a glance

• Nokia Networks will implement and integrate its IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Open TAS (Telecommunications Application Server), Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and Border gateway (Open BGW) to enable VoLTE services
• Nokia NetAct network management system (OSS) will monitor, manage and optimize Telenor networks to ensure optimal interworking with the current network
• The new IMS-based network will allow Telenor in Denmark to consolidate its DSL VoIP offering on the same platform, providing operational efficiency and preparing for future voice services
• Nokia Networks will provide its Professional Services including network planning and optimization and system integration for a smooth transition to VoLTE

Kim Krogh Andersen, network director,Telenor, said: "We are committed to offer innovative, future-ready technologies and services that improve our customers' satisfaction. The VoLTE tests performed with Nokia Networks demonstrate crystal clear voice quality. Our customers will love that."

Rabi Daniel, account manager, Nokia Networks, said: "The success of this project reflects the strong teamwork between Telenor and Nokia Networks. Telenor recognized that the VoLTE system will be its machinery for future voice services, giving its subscribers a richer communication experience. That will put Telenor in a strong position."

Did you know?

LTE and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) are becoming the mainstream technology and by 2016, Nokia Networks estimates that around 10% of all LTE subscriptions will use VoLTE. 

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About Telenor

As part of the Telenor Group, Telenor Denmark's approximately 2,000 employees help Danish consumers and businesses connect and communicate via mobile and broadband. Telenor makes substantial annual investments in the Danish digital infrastructure. CBB, BiBoB and Canal Digital are also part of the Danish Telenor family. Learn more about Telenor Denmark on www.telenor.dk. The Telenor Group is one of the world's leading suppliers of mobile telephony with 172 million mobile customers and presence in 13 countries world-wide. For information about the Telenor Group, please visit www.telenor.com/.

About Nokia
Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field.

Nokia Networks is the world's specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world's most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly. http://networks.nokia.com/  //  http://company.nokia.com

Healthcare Provider Mackenzie Health to Deploy BlackBerry Classic

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 17, 2014 

Healthcare Provider Mackenzie Health to Deploy BlackBerry Classic 

Mackenzie Health also adds BlackBerry Passport and Z30 smartphones to its mobile fleet; Chooses BES12 for secure EMM

Waterloo, ON and Richmond Hill, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, and Mackenzie Health, a dynamic regional healthcare provider serving a population of more than half a million people, today announced that Mackenzie Health will use BlackBerry® Classic™ within their organization.  

Mackenzie Health, which includes Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital and a comprehensive network of community services, will make BlackBerry Classic available to its employees, particularly those dealing with highly-sensitive information, as part of their corporate-issued mobile device fleet. BlackBerry Classic merges the industry-leading security and award-winning performance of BlackBerry 10 with the traditional device design and features that users love, including the classic navigation keys, optical trackpad and short cuts.

“We are eager to add the BlackBerry Classic to our fleet of BlackBerry 10 devices available to our employees. They deal with sensitive information so we need to be assured that our mobile devices comply with strict patient privacy and confidentiality regulations without sacrificing productivity,” said Richard Tam, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mackenzie Health. “Together with BES12, BlackBerry Classic offers us the most secure end-to-end mobile infrastructure for our staff, especially for those who loved the familiar design of their BlackBerry Bold and Curve devices.”

BES12, BlackBerry Passport and Healthcare

“Our customers in regulated industries like healthcare have said they need more than just point solutions, they want the breadth and peace of mind that only an end-to-end, cross-platform EMM solution can provide,” said Ron Louks, President, Devices and Emerging Solutions at BlackBerry. “BES12 will allow Mackenzie Health to offer their employees choice when it comes to BYOD, but still maintain the data privacy standards required in the healthcare industry. With BES12, BlackBerry delivers a secure cross-platform, deeply integrated communications engine for the exchange of health information. BlackBerry Classic and BlackBerry Passport provide end-to-end security for the employees who need it and gives them the productive user experience that they’re looking for.”

In addition to BlackBerry Classic, Mackenzie Health will add the BlackBerry® Passport and Z30s to their cross-platform mobile fleet, offering employees choice in either a QWERTY keyboard or all-touch smartphone. The BlackBerry Passport is uniquely positioned to be a primary device for healthcare professionals because of its wide screen and very high pixel density for viewing and sharing clinical images, as well as a pocket-sized form factor and a physical and touch-enabled keyboard for easy and secure communication.

To manage Mackenzie Health’s cross-platform fleet of mobile devices, they will also deploy BES12™: a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry®. BES12 can manage any mobile deployment model such as BYOD, COPE and COBO, and seamlessly supports iOS, Android™, Windows Phone®, BlackBerry® 10 and BlackBerry® OS devices. The best-in-class security of BES12 is allowing Mackenzie Health to offer a BYOD program for employees who are not issued a corporate device for regulatory reasons.

For more information about BlackBerry Classic, please visitwww.blackberry.com/classic

For more information on BES12, please visit www.blackberry.com/bes12

For more information on BlackBerry Passport, please visitwww.blackberry.com/passport

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

About Mackenzie Health

Mackenzie Health is a regional healthcare provider in southern Ontario that includes Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital as well as a network of community-based services in York Region and beyond. Nationally recognized for its commitment to safety and quality patient care, Mackenzie Health was awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian healthcare provider can receive. With a vision to create a world-class health experience, Mackenzie Health serves a community of over 500,000 residents in one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in Canada. For more information, visit www.mackenziehealth.ca

Ingram Micro Mobility Partners with BlackBerry to Launch the BlackBerry Classic

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - December 17, 2014 

Ingram Micro Mobility Partners with BlackBerry to Launch the BlackBerry Classic 

Ingram Micro Mobility to distribute BlackBerry Enterprise Bundles and BES12

Waterloo, ON and Santa Ana, CA – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM) (“Ingram Micro Mobility”) today announced that Ingram Micro Mobility will launch BlackBerry®  Classic™, a device built for the QWERTY keyboard loyalists and those eager to rediscover the speed and accuracy of a physical BlackBerry keyboard.

BlackBerry Classic merges the industry-leading security and award-winning performance of BlackBerry 10 with the traditional device design and features that users love, including the classic navigation keys, optical trackpad and short cuts. This device also upgrades the BlackBerry® Bold experience with a faster browser, larger screen size, longer battery life, higher quality camera, and more applications.

“As a long-time partner of BlackBerry, we are excited to deepen our relationship and support the launch of BlackBerry Classic,” said Shailendra Gupta, Executive Vice President and President Ingram Micro Mobility world-wide. “With immense experience in providing complete Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, we believe our reseller channel will embrace the BlackBerry Classic and robust BlackBerry enterprise solutions offering as part of our comprehensive enterprise focused portfolio.”

“As one of our leading global distribution partners, Ingram Micro Mobility’s commitment to delivering BlackBerry Classic supports our desire to make our best-in-class products available around the world,”  said Ron Louks, President, Devices and Emerging Solutions at BlackBerry. “With the addition of BlackBerry Classic, Ingram Micro Mobility will now be offering our full portfolio of enterprise security, productivity, and communication and collaboration products and services.”

The BlackBerry Classic symbolizes the no-nonsense form and function that long-time BlackBerry users have come to depend on when looking to get work done in an efficient manner. This powerful communications tool upgrades the previous BlackBerry® Bold 9900 experience with:

• Three times faster browser
• 60 percent more screen space
• 50 percent longer battery life

BlackBerry Classic is built on BlackBerry’s renowned secure operating system, with built-in protection against viruses, tampering and data leaks. The BlackBerry Classic is private by default, protecting users with encrypted email, web browsing and BBM.

Enterprise Bundles and BES12

The companies also announced today that Ingram Micro Mobility will offer the following enterprise bundles:

The Secure Productivity Bundle includes the following enterprise solutions:

The Enterprise Communicator Bundle includes the following solutions:

Ingram Micro Mobility already offers BES12™: a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry® to its reseller channel. BES12 securely manages devices from all of the major enterprise mobile platforms and is the foundation for BlackBerry’s extensive portfolio of enterprise security, productivity, and communication and collaboration services that will help organizations securely connect employees with each other and with the corporate information and machines that are required to get their jobs done.

For more information on BES12, please visit www.blackberry.com/bes12 and for more information about where and how to purchase the BlackBerry Classic and other Blackberry products, please contact your local Ingram Micro Mobility representative.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™.  It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. More at www.ingrammicro.com.