1. Koepman's Avatar
    1# Apple's CarPlay runs on it. While some may find this unbelievable, Apple has been a long-time partner of QNX.

    2# Boeing relies on it for its defense systems even while it develops the competing Black phone (which runs on the notoriously unsecure Android platform)

    3# Ford quietly drops Microsoft in favor of QNX as it will be less expensive and address complaints about malfunctioning technology.

    4# Other automotive customers include Acura, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daewoo, GM, Hyundai, Land Rover, Porsche, and Saab. They incorporate QNX technology to manage hands-free calling; run graphics interfaces that control everything from DVD to satellite radio; control navigation; manage the iPod, mp3 connectivity, and audio; manage voice activated commands via microphone; and control window lifts, seat adjustments, and HVAC.

    5# QNX acoustics middleware offers excellence in voice and sound quality. This technology is used in cars to reduce unwanted engine noise. It is small wonder that BlackBerry Natural Sound on BB10 makes people praise the phone's call quality.

    6# Caterpillar's mining division uses QNX in surface mine control systems.

    7#QNX Neutrino RTOS powers most Cisco products.

    8# Emerson employs QNX in systems used to manage everything from the operation of oil refineries to food manufacturing.

    9# General Electric uses QNX for precision timing and applies it to steam turbine controls, and large turbine control systems.

    10# GE Transportation uses QNX to replace traditional levers and gauges in locomotive control systems.

    11# The US Postal System uses QNX to run the delivery barcode system and sort 35,000 to 40,000 letters per hour.

    12# The US Army, NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin (LMT) use QNX on mission-critical systems. Unmanned aircraft control systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, guidance systems for anti-tank weapons, and wearable GPS for ground troops all contain BlackBerry QNX inside.

    13# Even prior to the announcement of BlackBerry's investment in NantHealth, BlackBerry QNX has a strong presence in the health care field. It is a highly reliable and secure software used in many devices: blood analyzers to test blood samples; patient monitoring units to test vital signs; retinal scanning devices; high performance lasers for eye surgery (LASIK); and anesthesia monitoring devices. For a more comprehensive list, please see the QNX Medical Overview.

    14# QNX is also in Hollywood special effects systems, casino gaming systems, flight simulators, and shipping navigation systems.

    15# QNX was developed in the 1980s and purchased by BlackBerry in 2010.
    While BlackBerry bashing has become a habit on the airwaves and on websites, sooner or later the tide will have to turn as more and more people know the truth about BlackBerry and what it does for us on a daily basis. "BlackBerry Inside" takes care of our outside (see also 30 Ways QNX Touches Your Life); ensuring the world we know stays whole, comfortable, peaceful, and luxurious.

    (SA)

    Since 2010 ?
    Last edited by Koepman; 04-24-14 at 06:26 AM.
    04-24-14 05:29 AM
  2. qbnkelt's Avatar
    Interesting list. Thanks for sharing.
    04-24-14 05:31 AM
  3. Dunt Dunt Dunt's Avatar
    The also need to know how much revenue QNX is bringing in now and how much they foresee coming in.

    Based on I think 7% of BlackBerry's revenue comes from software - and that includes all software - Doc to Go, TAT, QNX..... And based on the historic model of embedded software companies, where they get paid by either the job or in bulk licensing. There isn't a lot of money here. Maybe that might someday change....

    Never mind that right now you have no way to invest in QNX alone.

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    04-24-14 05:52 AM
  4. lnichols's Avatar
    Considering it does all this, and they bought it for $200 Million, I would say that should give you an idea on how much profit QNX actually generates. I don't think that much Cisco stuff uses it yet either and it is still only on the higher end gear. The real thing that BlackBerry needs to do is leverage all this in with the phone division. They keep talking about M2M but have yet to deliver or even show a demo.

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    04-24-14 06:17 AM
  5. ajst222's Avatar
    It's important for investors to know that, but then they also need to take a look at the bigger picture: BlackBerry themselves

    Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk
    04-24-14 06:49 AM
  6. BBUniq01's Avatar
    Thank you for the information. I knew of some but did not realize how extensive the list is.

    Loving my Zed 10!!
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    04-24-14 07:28 AM
  7. bbaeloj's Avatar
    Does these companies pay to BlackBerry for using QNX? If they pay why isn't BlackBerry growing?

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    04-24-14 07:51 AM
  8. ajst222's Avatar
    Does these companies pay to BlackBerry for using QNX? If they pay why isn't BlackBerry growing?

    Posted via CB10
    Yes, QNX is licensed. But BlackBerry is more than QNX. QNX is just an addition they acquired a few years ago. BlackBerry isn't growing because of their failing handset business.

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    04-24-14 07:54 AM
  9. Dunt Dunt Dunt's Avatar
    Yes, QNX is licensed. But BlackBerry is more than QNX. QNX is just an addition they acquired a few years ago. BlackBerry isn't growing because of their failing handset business.

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    And some of them don't pay. Some of the QNX source code was (and in some cases still is) open source up until BlackBerry bought them a few years ago. That code remains "open source". So while maybe the Army put QNX in a guided missile... they did so because QNX is a great little OS, and because it was free.

    The bottom line is a QNX is a company that is growing and expanding. But their current business model and the markets they sell too don't allow for the kinds of revenue that would make QNX the savior of BlackBerry. Now who know what the future holds.... but that is most likely going to be a future where QNX is a part of some other company.

    While BlackBerry bashing has become a habit on the airwaves and on websites, sooner or later the tide will have to turn as more and more people know the truth about BlackBerry and what it does for us on a daily basis. "BlackBerry Inside" takes care of our outside (see also 30 Ways QNX Touches Your Life); ensuring the world we know stays whole, comfortable, peaceful, and luxurious.
    The world turned before BlackBerry and it will continue to turn long after they are gone. BlackBerry is a company that's only goal is to make money and as many STORM and PlayBook owner will tell you, they aren't overly concerned with individual users (or a good portion of their most loyal users). They were a one hit wonder that had their run and was unable to stay abreast to the change in the market that they helped to create.
    Last edited by Dunt Dunt Dunt; 04-25-14 at 07:56 AM.
    04-24-14 03:58 PM
  10. Rolf Hed's Avatar
    The also need to know how much revenue QNX is bringing in now and how much they foresee coming in.

    Based on I think 7% of BlackBerry's revenue comes from software - and that includes all software - Doc to Go, TAT, QNX..... And based on the historic model of embedded software companies, where they get paid by either the job or in bulk licensing. There isn't a lot of money here. Maybe that might someday change....

    Never mind that right now you have no way to invest in QNX alone.

    Posted via CB10
    That's an important point about the profitability of QNX. I think it gets overlooked a lot. Like BBM, there's a possibility to generate profit, but not much has actually been realized yet compared to other historical sources of a BlackBerry's revenue
    04-24-14 04:06 PM
  11. Shanerredflag's Avatar
    Or perhaps using QNX to pivot into M2M, B2B and other emerging opportunities...time will tell.

    Is that a Z30...yes, yes it is.
    04-24-14 04:08 PM
  12. itzJustMeh's Avatar
    Any chance for source links?
    04-24-14 04:58 PM
  13. UnlimitedEra's Avatar
    Thanks for sharing, but do they still sell daewoos? I thought it was sold to chevrolet

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    04-24-14 05:01 PM
  14. ajst222's Avatar
    Thanks for sharing, but do they still sell daewoos? I thought it was sold to chevrolet

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    GM bought Daewoo but I believe it's now called GM Korea...no Daewoo anymore

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    04-24-14 05:07 PM
  15. Koepman's Avatar
    Thanks for sharing, but do they still sell daewoos? I thought it was sold to chevrolet

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    Yes in eastern Europe

    Since 2010 ?
    04-24-14 05:24 PM
  16. UnlimitedEra's Avatar
    GM bought Daewoo but I believe it's now called GM Korea...no Daewoo anymore

    Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk
    Weird, why does chevrolet still produce some of their models here in Egypt like the lanos

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    04-25-14 02:18 PM
  17. belfastdispatcher's Avatar
    Apple car play doesn't run on QNX, I thought that was cleared up by now.


    #believeinfilm
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    04-25-14 04:26 PM
  18. dbmalloy's Avatar
    Great list.... bigger question is not the OS but can BB actually make any sustanable profit from it... you can have the best of anything but if you cannot make money from it what is the point?????
    04-25-14 04:34 PM
  19. Koepman's Avatar
    Apple car play doesn't run on QNX, I thought that was cleared up by now.


    #believeinfilm
    Just do your own research... they do iBuddy!

    Since 2010 ?
    04-25-14 04:46 PM
  20. belfastdispatcher's Avatar
    Just do your own research... they do iBuddy!

    Since 2010 ?
    Do your own research, car play can run on infotainment systems that are powered by QNX. Car Play is not powered by QNX.


    #believeinfilm
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    04-25-14 05:36 PM
  21. Ment's Avatar
    Just do your own research... they do iBuddy!

    Since 2010 ?

    By your standards of 'run' , a Windows machine runs on Linux cause the server that connect to the internet does.../fail
    04-25-14 05:49 PM
  22. Mirk's Avatar
    Do your own research, car play can run on infotainment systems that are powered by QNX. Car Play is not powered by QNX.


    #believeinfilm
    BlackBerry's QNX: Why it's so valuable to Apple, Google, auto industry | ZDNet

    Can you clear this up for me? As you appear to be wrong. It appears QNX is the layer that allows CarPlay to run on infotainment systems.
    04-25-14 05:52 PM
  23. AnimalPak200's Avatar
    This is all great, but what really matters is how all these historical embedded applications can be leveraged for future revenue-generating growth. Can a new BES12 server communicate with GE Energy's control systems just because they run QNX somewhere? Can a BB10 device offer any differentiating functionality over an iPad to a doctor because the medical equipment runs QNX? Will BB10 play better than any other platform with cars running a QNX-based infotainment system?

    I understand the value in "continuing" or "renewing" those legacy QNX applications... but what we really need to know, as BlackBerry investors, is what advantage it provides to the rest of BlackBerry's business development prospects.

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    04-25-14 05:58 PM
  24. NRB's Avatar
    Hello Koepman,
    If it is not a problem, do I have your permission to post this on my facebook and twetter account ?
    Very interesting list.
    Best regards

    BBM Channel: NRB News C0024F7D9
    04-25-14 06:10 PM
  25. Ment's Avatar
    It appears QNX is the layer that allows CarPlay to run on infotainment systems.
    Apple gave the car manufacturers an set of API, rules and protocol for their existing systems to communicate with the iDevice and have the iDevice take over screen in much the same manner it does with Airplay and TVs. QNX happens to be the existing bidirectional 'translator' for many car models but its not necessary for Carplay to work. Replace Android/ MS solution and it will work just as well as long as it uses Apples API . The reason this is so is that Apple can update the iDevice with new features as frequently as it wishes and not wait for the very slow product cycle that is electronics in cars.
    04-25-14 06:12 PM
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