[Wilsonia Goldens]

Hope this is true:
BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY): The German Government Might Give An Unexpected Boost To BlackBerry - Seeking Alpha

[jaydee5799]

That's a neat find! Thanks for posting the link.

[johnm137]

Thanks for sharing with us

[parthokarki]

Angela merkel is furious with NSA.

Hope BlackBerry flirts well with her.

Posted via CB10

[imcurved]

Nice find. Thanks.

Post via CB Z10

[benny4u_06]

That was awesome....

Posted via CB10

[hamza817]

I bet this one will not find its way on BGR. BlackBerry should market the hell out of things like this if accurate.

Posted via CB10

[AnimalPak200]

"Theoretically, it would take 149 billion years to crack this code based on today's technical standards, even with the use of special computers. The universe itself isn't even that old. That'll definitely keep the USA busy for a while."

NSA---> "Challenge Accepted"

lol



Posted via CB10

[kbz1960]

That's pretty interesting. If they can provide that kind of security thru the microSD card slot that's great for governments etc.

If they can do well enough there and also provide the phones to conprosumers at a competitive price and specs they could very well be around for awhile yet and do quite well.

[m1a1mg]

A good headline for BB, but per usual the guy from Greece is spinning things his way. From the actual article the he quoted, and I bet most people don't click through:

The software is not iPhone-compatible, so Apple products will start disappearing from the German parliament.

So, while true that iPhone will not be used, it isn't quite for the nefarious reasons that George uses.

Edit to add the link to the deeper story: German politicians to get encrypted phones - The Local

Also Edit a typo.

[donmateo]

I want one of those SD cards.

[notafanboy]

Governments and corporations would be foolish not to use Blackberries but for everyone else it doesn't make a difference.

Posted via CB10

[ibpluto]

I bet this one will not find its way on BGR. BlackBerry should market the hell out of things like this if accurate.

Posted via CB10

^this

Any negative story no matter how irrelevant would be posted. You will not see hide nor hair of this on the likes of BGR, verge, ..etc.

Hoping some mainstream news runs with it...although I wouldn't hold my breath

CB10'n it via da Z

[sentimentGX4]

The story is from Seeking Alpha so it should be classified as a rumor. Websites posting information without credible sources lack journalistic integrity.

[kbz1960]

A good headline for BB, but per usual the guy from Greece is spinning things his way. From the actual article the he quoted, and I bet most people don't click through:

The software is not iPhone-compatible, so Apple products will start disappearing from the German parliament.

So, while true that iPhone will not be used, it isn't quite for the nefarious reasons that George uses.

Edit to add the link to the deeper story: German politicians to get encrypted phones - The Local

Also Edit a typo.

I read the whole thing, it's still interesting. I wonder if iPhone can't because it has no slot or it's more than that?

[parthokarki]

Cheers to Angela merkel's z10.


Posted via CB10

[raino]

The software is not iPhone-compatible, so Apple products will start disappearing from the German parliament.

There's no app for it? Imagine that...

[sandman10]

Interesting

Posted via CB10

[m1a1mg]

There's no app for it? Imagine that...

A funny line, but whoever built the software is most likely the issue.

Sent from my GT-N5110 using CB Forums mobile app

[timmy t]

someone from CrackBerry should contact the company who writes the software and ask them why they are not making it for iPhones.
Is it because of a technical reason or just because it hasn't gotten around to it or doesn't want to?

[scribacco]

Hope this is true:
BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY): The German Government Might Give An Unexpected Boost To BlackBerry - Seeking Alpha

Perhaps you want to change the title..they won't drop the iphone because it is unreliable but because BSI is not compatible.If you speak about reliability Blackberry are absolutely the worst...

[TGR1]

I read the whole thing, it's still interesting. I wonder if iPhone can't because it has no slot or it's more than that?

Largely that I imagine but seems Secusmart, judging from a quick browse of its website, also focuses pretty well exclusively on BB. Nokia is a partner but I didn't see any info on Nokia phone support. The company may also not want to expand. Hard to say for sure.

[WArcher]

someone from CrackBerry should contact the company who writes the software and ask them why they are not making it for iPhones.
Is it because of a technical reason or just because it hasn't gotten around to it or doesn't want to?

Just because iPhones don't support expandable memory / SD Cards.

[raino]

Perhaps you want to change the title..

The title's just fine. The iPhone cannot be relied upon for fulfilling this security need. BSI is a government entity, btw. Bundesamt f�r Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik.

[m1kr0]

Very significant development in the political arena resulting in a small sales boost for BB, but more importantly, can lead to a more positive public image for BlackBerry. Now if only there were proper marketing people left at BB.....