BlackBerry Releases Key Enhancements to Enterprise Software Platform

WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 13, 2015) - BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, today announced several updates to its enterprise software portfolio that define new levels of productivity, set new standards for secure communication and enable seamless access to data and applications behind the firewall or in the cloud - across any mobile endpoint or platform.

Building on BlackBerry's leadership in enterprise mobility management and market-leading expertise in mobile security, the software updates are designed to help enterprises better collaborate across any device or OS platform in a productive, mobile-first, and cost-effective manner. Specific upgrades include:

Comprehensive multi-OS EMM with support for Windows 10 devices

• BES12, the foundation of BlackBerry's enterprise portfolio, securely manages devices, apps and content across every major mobile platform, including iOS, Android™, Windows® and BlackBerry® 10.
• Updates now available in v12.3 include support for Windows 10 phones, tablets, laptops and desktops, and additional deployment flexibility for Samsung KNOX Workspace and Android for Work.
• In addition, BES12 v12.3 features the integration with BlackBerry WorkLife ¹ to allow enterprises to easily manage corporate and personal phone numbers for split billing as bring-your-own-device (BYOD) becomes more prevalent.

Protect, share and work with enterprise files

• WatchDox® by BlackBerry® is the most secure enterprise file-sync-and-share (EFSS) solution that allows users to protect, share and work with their files on any device.
• New features and add-ons include productivity enhancements like the ability to annotate and track file activity on BlackBerry 10 devices as well as custom branding and multi-server capabilities for the WatchDox for Mac app.
• The introduction of client and server localization in German and a refreshed admin console make the platform even more accessible and management simpler.
• Additionally, WatchDox is expanding its EMM platform support with Good Dynamics-enabled mobile apps for iOS and Android. This is the first element in the integration of the Good Technology product portfolio.

Secure calling and text messaging now also protecting Enterprises from eavesdropping