Mr. Grant Courville reports

QNX ANNOUNCES FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES TO GROW AND EMPOWER GLOBAL DEVELOPER COMMUNITY

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., has launched its free QNX on-line training. Consisting of three foundational courses totalling 40 hours of in-depth instruction, the training covers topics such as real-time programming, developing and debugging, and system profiling and analysis.

The initiative underscores QNX's continued efforts to foster a skilled global developer community equipped with the tools necessary for success developing and building embedded products for the QNX operating system (OS), and complements the recently launched QNX Everywhere initiative, which has opened up the business's high performance foundational software for non-commercial use with a view to advancing embedded systems learning, experimentation and innovation. The courses will be updated with new content and features planned to reflect industry changes, making it a lifelong resource for developers.

The QNX on-line training is not only geared towards commercial customers; it is also designed to benefit students, researchers, hobbyists and industry professionals at large, opening doors for a diverse range of learners to sharpen their embedded software development skills and gain valuable technical know-how. The recent collaboration between QNX and Pi Square Technologies highlights QNX's continuing commitment to working with students, helping them to upskill embedded software acumen before they enter the work force. This offering is a testament to that dedication to nurturing the next generation of developers and enabling them to be well prepared for the demands of the industry.

"By making these on-line training courses freely available, we are addressing a significant need in the industry for accessible, high-quality, embedded software development education," said Grant Courville, senior vice-president, products and strategy, at QNX. "As technology evolves and more embedded devices across industries become more software-defined, automated and interconnected, it is crucial that developers have the skills, knowledge and resources they need to thrive. This initiative not only supports individual growth but also drives innovation across the industry. Skilled developers drive the QNX ecosystem, and self-paced on-line training addresses this in a scalable, on-demand fashion."

The broader industry landscape is marked by rapid technological advancements and an increasing demand for skilled developers. Companies are facing challenges in finding talent that is well versed in leading high performance foundational software like QNX. By providing free access to these training courses, QNX is helping to bridge this skills gap, enabling that developers are well prepared to meet the demands of the market.

Developers using the QNX on-line training can benefit from a comprehensive understanding of the architecture, features and services of the QNX OS, unlimited scalability to support global ecosystem growth and 24/seven accessibility. The on-line training also augments and complements the existing instructor-led training, allowing individuals and organizations the opportunity to delve further into the QNX OS or any other QNX technology with an experienced instructor who can answer questions in real time and customize content based on individual needs.

About BlackBerry Ltd.

BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world. Based in Waterloo, Ont., the company's high performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security and reliability. With a deep heritage in secure communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications and critical event management.

About QNX

QNX, a division of BlackBerry, enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. QNX technology has been deployed in the world's most critical embedded systems, including more than 255 million vehicles on the road today. QNX software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defence. Founded in 1980, QNX is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.