Mr. Christopher Plaat reports

BLACKBERRY LAUNCHES 'INTRINSICALLY SAFE' CERTIFIED SOLUTION FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CARRIERS

BlackBerry Ltd. has launched a new series of BlackBerry Radar devices -- H2M IS -- for hazardous materials carriers. The new series is backed by an Intrinsically Safe certification designation, enabling BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking solution, to target transportation and logistics companies that move hazardous materials, including fuel haulers, tank carriers, ocean shipping lines and railways.

The Intrinsically Safe designation includes the C1/D1 level of certification, the highest level of safety available for the transport of hazardous goods. BlackBerry Radar is compliant with the IECEx/ATEX Zone 0/UL913 safety class, which allows safe operation in hazardous and explosive environments.

The new release comes at a time of increased United States regulatory scrutiny of the rail industry following several high-profile safety incidents, with the Association of American Railroads (AAR) mandating that any telematics device installations on Class 1 railways after Jan. 1, 2024, must be minimally safe, in line with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) recommendations.

"BlackBerry Radar devices are extremely reliable and robust, even in extreme conditions such as dirt, snow or high temperatures. The new series takes that one step further, providing peace of mind to hazardous materials carriers in the oil and gas, chemicals, and agricultural sectors," said Christopher Plaat, senior vice-president and general manager, BlackBerry Radar. "Gaining the Intrinsically Safe and C1/D1 certifications validates our best-in-class technology. We look to further grow our leadership position within an industry that is ripe for digital transformation, creating new options for transport and logistics companies around the world."

BlackBerry Radar is an easy-to-install asset monitoring solution, taking only minutes to set up, and provides near real-time information through an intuitive dashboard. All data are transmitted and stored securely on a cloud platform, which maintains the privacy of user information at all times.

Incorporating all of the existing capabilities of the company's leading Radar H2 device, the new Intrinsically Safe devices are augmented with multiple new features and capabilities, including sensor readings that provide valuable information on cargo status, railcar brake status and impact events. Early access versions of the new devices are available now to select customers and general availability is scheduled for fall, 2023.

To learn more about the new BlackBerry Radar H2M IS series of devices, visit the BlackBerry booth (No. 835) at the IANA Intermodal Expo from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13, 2023, in Long Beach, or visit the company's website.

About BlackBerry Ltd.

BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500 million endpoints, including 235 million vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ont., the company leverages artificial intelligence 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.