BlackBerry Is No Longer in Turnaround Mode, CEO Says

BlackBerry has partnered with Baidu to integrate its QNX operating system into Baidu's self-driving car platform, Apollo. This partnership is part of BlackBerry's strategy to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle industry. BlackBerry CEO John Chen discusses the company's growth in cybersecurity and enterprise software, emphasizing the importance of design wins and future expansion into the IoT market. The company is no longer in turnaround mode, showing growth in regulated industries. Chen also briefly comments on Disney's acquisition of Fox assets.

What is the main goal of Baidu's Apollo platform?

• To develop a new smartphone operating system

• To create a social media platform

• To launch a new search engine

• To become a leading automotive software company

What is BlackBerry's contribution to the Baidu partnership?

• Providing hardware components

• Developing a new search algorithm

• Offering marketing services

• Supplying safety and security operating systems

How does BlackBerry plan to grow its business through the Baidu partnership?

• By focusing on the automotive and IoT sectors

• By expanding into the fashion industry

• By acquiring smaller tech companies

• By launching a new smartphone

What is the expected outcome of BlackBerry's partnership with Baidu?

• A reduction in BlackBerry's workforce

• A shift to focus on consumer electronics

• An increase in BlackBerry's growth platform

• A decline in BlackBerry's market share

What is BlackBerry's current status according to its CEO?

• In a turnaround mode

• Struggling to make profits

• Successfully executing its growth strategy

• Focusing solely on hardware

Which industries does BlackBerry focus on for its enterprise software growth?

• Fashion and retail

• Regulated industries like banks and healthcare

• Entertainment and media

• Agriculture and farming

What is BlackBerry's strategy for future growth?

• Focusing on hardware development

• Expanding its ecosystem through partnerships

• Reducing its product offerings

• Entering the food and beverage industry