Leading Chinese OEM to Participate in Pilot
Project
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2022 /CNW/ -- BlackBerry
Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and PATEO, a leading Internet of
Vehicles (IoV) technology service & product provider in
China, today announced a strategic collaboration that
will see BlackBerry IVY™ integrated into PATEO's intelligent
Digital Cockpit solution to develop data-driven in-vehicle services
and drive new business opportunities in the Chinese market.
As part of the agreement, the two companies will work with a
leading Chinese automobile manufacturer to set up a pilot project
on the automaker's all-electric model lineup. The expanded
relationship is built on an existing collaboration between the two
sides that leverages BlackBerry® QNX® technology alongside PATEO's
integration expertise to deploy advanced solutions for the Digital
Cockpit market in China.
BlackBerry IVY will be integrated within PATEO's Digital Cockpit
solution to deliver Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
solutions.
PATEO's partners in China
encompass intelligent voice, entertainment / content, vehicle
health monitoring, secure payment, cloud technology, etc., all of
which provide ample opportunities for the two companies to develop
and expand the BlackBerry IVY ecosystem of partner solutions
available to Chinese consumers.
The BlackBerry IVY-PATEO vehicle pilot will also incorporate
Electra Vehicles, Inc.'s unique AI/ML software, the EVE-Ai™
360° Adaptive Controls that provides in real time on a
continuous basis an accurate prediction of the battery State of
Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), and projected vehicle Range.
Following the successful completion of the project, the Chinese
automobile manufacturer will seek to integrate the BlackBerry IVY -
PATEO solution along with Electra Vehicles' EVE-Ai Software into
its next-generation all-electric model lineup.
"China contributes
approximately half of global electric vehicle production and is a
fertile ground for rapid automotive innovation and technology
leaps. It's a real pleasure to work with one of China's leading automakers to demonstrate a
wide-ranging set of innovative solutions that will put the
BlackBerry IVY platform through its paces," said Vito Giallorenzo, SVP Corporate Development
& Chief Operating Officer, IoT. "Additionally, we couldn't be
more excited to be teaming up with PATEO as part of the project and
know that there's no stronger candidate to unlock the vast
potential of the Chinese market, thanks to its extensive
relationships across the entire OEM value chain."
"We have a long history with BlackBerry and have seen first-hand
the outstanding performance that BlackBerry QNX technology delivers
in terms of safety, security and reliability," said Ken Ying, Founder & Chairman
of PATEO. "Under our new strategy, we'll fully integrate
user needs into innovative design, and organically combine
marketing operations with design research and development, to
create products and services that bring ultimate experiences to the
customer. This collaboration is the first of many new business
opportunities we hope to land for BlackBerry IVY as part of our new
strategic partnership, and we're thrilled to be taking our
relationship to the next level."
BlackBerry's full suite of automotive offerings including
BlackBerry IVY will be demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics
Show (CES) in Las Vegas from
January 5 – 8, 2022, at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. Visit BlackBerry at Booth #4319 in the
West Hall.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises
and governments around the world. The company secures more
than 500M endpoints including
195M vehicles. Based in
Waterloo, Ontario, the company
leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions
in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions,
and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint
management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's
vision is clear — to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
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@BlackBerry.
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About PATEO:
Founded in 2009, PATEO CONNECT+ has now
grown to be an IoV enterprise boasting an industry-leading capital
structure & business scale in China and rich resources for serving auto
clients.
PATEO possesses five core technologies of OS, intelligent voice,
hardware, HD map and cloud platform, is mainly engaged in the
R&D and manufacturing of intelligent telematics system and
provision of subsequent supporting services, and commits itself to
building a cross-platform system that integrates vehicle, Internet
and mobile phone and centers on car life services.
Media Contact:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
PATEO Media Relations
+86 (21) 6037 2003
marketing@pateo.com.cn
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