Deeplite, Raven Connected, Sensor Cortek and
Wedge Networks will have access to BlackBerry IVY to
deliver high-impact transportation use cases leveraging in-vehicle
data
WATERLOO, ON and OTTAWA, ON, July 13,
2022 /CNW/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB)
(TSX: BB) and L-SPARK, Canada's
largest software-as-a-service accelerator, today announced the four
winning companies that will make up the third cohort of their joint
accelerator program, which aims to grow Canadian technology
companies that are focused on connected vehicle technologies.
New this year, the accelerator has provided select companies
with access to BlackBerry's Intelligent Vehicle Data Platform
– BlackBerry IVY™, enabling them to deliver next-generation
connected vehicle use cases leveraging in-vehicle data with a view
to improving driver and passenger experiences. BlackBerry IVY is a
scalable, cloud-connected software platform that allows automakers
to provide a consistent and secure way to read vehicle sensor data,
normalize it, and create actionable insights from that data both
locally in the vehicle and in the cloud.
The companies that make up the third cohort of the program
include:
Deeplite, Montreal –
Deeplite provides an AI inference optimization platform for the
millions of developers struggling to deploy edge-AI to products in
vehicles, smart cities, 5G IoT, and the things we use every day by
making smaller, faster and more energy efficient AI.
Raven Connected, Ottawa
– Raven Connected provides a comprehensive video telematics
platform that incorporates an array of sensors, communication
modules and direct connection to the vehicle's onboard computer to
capture images, video and other data elements. These components are
incorporated into ML and AI models to generate real-time insights
into vehicle performance, driving behaviors, road conditions and
pedestrian safety.
Sensor Cortek, Ottawa –
Sensor Cortek uses deep neural networks to develop advanced
embedded AI-based perception systems enabling reliable
understanding of real-world environments. The company creates
intelligent software solutions with a focus on advanced
driver-assistance and autonomous vehicles.
Wedge Networks, Calgary
– Wedge Networks is a cybersecurity software vendor
specializing in intelligent real-time threat prevention. With
numerous patents, awards, and peer-reviewed machine learning
publications, Wedge's intelligent, constantly evolving and learning
threat prevention platform protects millions of connected devices -
including connected and autonomous vehicles and intelligent
transportation systems.
"The four companies selected for this very special BlackBerry
IVY focused accelerator program with L-SPARK represent the very
best of the Canadian smart mobility ecosystem. Each brings with
them a wealth of talent, innovative technology and a drive to
deliver high-impact, data-driven services and solutions that will
one day transform the in-car experience," said Peter Virk, Vice President of IVY Product and
Ecosystem, BlackBerry. "We look forward to working with them in the
weeks and months ahead and are confident that their offerings will
resonate with OEMs as we continue to build out the breadth and
depth of our BlackBerry IVY ecosystem."
"The BlackBerry L-SPARK Accelerator has not only propelled
connected vehicle technology forward, but has also paved the way
for collaboration and partnership between the participating
companies and BlackBerry," said Leo
Lax, Executive Managing Director at L-SPARK. "We are
thrilled to be at the forefront of innovation in the connected
vehicle technology space alongside the incredible team at
BlackBerry for the third consecutive year."
L-SPARK will, once again, turn to the expertise of the
National Research Council of
Canada-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), to
support the companies involved in this program.
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 215M 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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About L-SPARK
L-SPARK is Canada's
leading accelerator for the Connected Cars (AV) industry as well as
Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The accelerator offers
programs focused on future innovative B2B and B2B/B2C companies, as
well as targeted programs which partner with leading corporations
in Connected Medtech, IoT and CyberSecurity.
Since the launch of their first cohort in January 2015, L-SPARK has accelerated 95
companies across Canada who
collectively have raised over $115M
in follow-on funding. With over 10,000 investors, corporate
partners and startups now in their network, L-SPARK has curated a
dynamic Canadian tech community for participating companies to
join.
Media Contacts:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
L-SPARK
Stef Reid,
Director of Marketing
613 620 0724
stef@l-spark.com
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