CIO.com - BlackBerry

Is it Too Late to Save RIM?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

New Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has a small window of opportunity to resuscitate the long-stumbling smartphone maker.

Coming Soon from BlackBerry: 5 Things to Look Forward To

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

It's easy to dwell on BlackBerry-maker RIM's current troubles , but CIO.com's Al Sacco says there's reason to be optimistic, and it's not just about brand new handheld software and new devices. Here are five things to look forward to from BlackBerry in the coming months.

BlackBerry PlayBook: $199 Yet Again

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook has once again reached rock-bottom prices, with the 16GB model selling for $199 at ShopBlackBerry.com.

BlackBerry OS Achieves Coveted Government Security Clearance

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

RIM continues its recent hot streak with the announcement that BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry 7.1 have achieved FIPS 140-2 certification.

RIM Regains Mojo with BlackBerry Cloud Service and Office 365 Integration

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

RIM has been having issues getting back on track, but BlackBerry Cloud Service and Office 365 for BlackBerry might help put it back on top.

RIM Says 'Be Bold' Cartoon is Not a New BlackBerry Ad Campaign

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion said its Be Bold cartoon superheroes unveiled in a recent blog infographic were always "intended to be a bit of fun" and are not a new ad campaign.

Warding Off Those BlackBerry Blues

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As BlackBerry maker Research in Motion turns the page on one of the most tumultuous months in its history, word comes from The Record.com that former CEO Mike Lazaridis is adding $50 million worth of stock in the mobile giant to his portfolio. Call it a doubling down of sorts on his belief that RIM has a bright future.

RIM Criticized for 'Be Bold' Superhero Blog and Graphic

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion's tumultuous year seems to keep getting worse, as ridicule springs up over a company blog post and graphic featuring so-called "Be Bold" superheroes -- an apparent attempt to boost the appeal of its RIM Bold smartphones to the youth market.

Leaked: BlackBerry PlayBook, Smartphones for 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion is expected to refresh its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet later this year, and now a leaked slideshow of RIM's 2012 tablet and smartphone roadmap has surfaced at Boy Genius Report.

Will RIM Survive?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie step down as co-CEOs at Research in Motion, the company is at a cross roads. Thorsten Heins steps into the CEO chair with many daunting obstacles ahead of him and RIM.

4 Tough Challenges for RIM's New Team

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

For the first time since its founding, Research in Motion has changed its top leadership, with a new president/CEO, a new board chairwoman and a new major investor who specializes in turnarounds. But can they save RIM?

BlackBerry PlayBook 64GB Tablet, $299

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Newegg.com is selling the 64GB version of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook 7-inch tablet for only $299, with free shipping

10 Things to Know About RIM's New CEO, Thorsten Heins

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

RIM has named its former COO and SVP, Thorsten Heins, as its new president and chief executive officer. CIO.com's BlackBerry watcher Al Sacco shares 10 interesting facts about the new BlackBerry CEO.

The Hidden Gems That Make RIM Worth Buying

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The BlackBerry OS and devices may not be attractive to suitors, but RIM has other assets that are worth acquiring.

What About the Samsung RIM Takeover Buzz?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

True or not, CFOs are asking: Is Research in Motion dead in the enterprise?