What does the "Measures for the Administration of Cybersecurity Identification" mean for the Internet of Things industry? Recently, three departments including the National Internet Information Office jointly issued the "Measures for the Administration of Cybersecurity Labels" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), which will come into effect on July 1st. In the past few years, countries and regions such as the United States, the European Union, Japan, and Singapore have vigorously promoted the Internet of Things (IoT) security label system. The industry has also called for the establishment of a Chinese version of the IoT security label system as soon as possible. Now, although the release of the "Measures" is not specifically targeted at IoT products, IoT products account for a large proportion of products with Internet connectivity. Therefore, to a certain extent, it can be considered the release of the preliminary version of the Chinese version of the IoT security label system, which will further enhance the competitiveness of IoT products. Consumer IoT products will be typical objects applicable to the "Measures" The "Measures" point out that "products with Internet connectivity are applicable to these measures, and specific products are managed through a catalog." In November last year, the first batch of product catalogs for implementing cybersecurity labels was attached to the draft for comments of the measures. The consumer network-connected cameras included in the first batch of the catalog are typical consumer IoT products. Most IoT products have Internet connectivity. In particular, consumer IoT products, as intelligent connected devices, are targeted at a large consumer group. Many products have hundreds of millions or even billions of users. However, consumers do not have professional knowledge and capabilities in cybersecurity. Therefore, implementing cybersecurity labels in the consumer IoT field is of great significance for protecting the legitimate rights and interests
Apr 13, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
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DEHRADUN, April 11: Students at Graphic Era will present technical solutions to challenges related to cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud computing. For this, a 24-hour hackathon has begun.
Hackaholic 4.0 has been organized at Graphic Era Hill University to promote innovation and technical solutions. In this hackathon, more than 500 participants will continuously code for 24 hours and develop software-based technical solutions for real-world problems in areas such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, IoT, cloud technology, and open innovation.
The event has been organized by the Co-Dev Club of the Computer Science and Engineering Department of Graphic Era Hill University. Head of the Computer Science and Engineering Department Dr. Anupam Singh, Head of the Personality Development Department Neelam Kathait, Sushant Chamoli, along with other faculty members and students, were present at the program.
Apr 12, 2026 · via garhwalpost.in
By Oluwapelumi BankoleResearcher, Information Systems & Cybersecurity, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Every morning, millions of Americans wake up in homes full of connected devices. The thermostat knows when you leave. The doorbell camera watches your street. The hospital down the road runs infusion pumps, patient monitors, and HVAC systems that communicate over the same category of network as your smart refrigerator. And almost none of these devices are adequately protected. We have built an extraordinary infrastructure of connected machines, and we are defending it with tools designed for a different era. This is not a problem of awareness. Cybersecurity is a top federal priority. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) publishes advisories weekly. Billions of dollars flow into enterprise firewalls, endpoint protection, and security operations centers. And yet, the attack surface keeps growing. As of 2024, the U.S. power grid alone hosts over 2.3 million connected IoT devices, many running outdated firmware with no patching schedule and no monitoring in place. The gap is not between what we know and what we fear. The gap is between the security systems we have built and the environments those systems actually need to operate in. The Lab Looks Nothing Like the Real World Intrusion detection systems, the software designed to flag malicious activity on a network, have improved dramatically over the past decade. Machine learning and deep learning models can now identify attack patterns with remarkable accuracy in research settings. Transformer architectures borrowed from natural language processing, long short-term memory networks trained on sequential traffic data, ensemble models combining multiple classifiers: the academic literature is full of systems achieving 98 or 99 percent accuracy. Those numbers are often misleading. The accuracy figure typically comes from a laboratory dataset, collected in controlled conditions, with relatively clean traffic distributions, and tested on
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Apr 12, 2026 · via openpr.com
Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) generates high-volume network traffic that is heterogeneous and highly imbalanced, creating a critical need for intrusion detection systems (IDS) that remain accurate under resource-constrained edge gateways. This study presents an optimized gradient-boosting IDS framework evaluated on the CICIoT2023 benchmark. The pipeline integrates stratified undersampling to mitigate class imbalance and gain-based feature selection to remove redundant flow attributes. We evaluate the framework across three tasks: binary detection, 8-class attack-family classification, and 34-class fine-grained classification. Across all tasks, the evaluated models achieved strong detection performance with low inference latency; specifically, XGBoost attained 99.61% accuracy and a 0.995 macro-F1 score in binary detection with 0.355 µs/sample inference time. Feature selection reduced the input space from 46 to 23 dimensions, and an ablation study showed that this reduction decreased inference latency by 30–51% and training time by 33–40% while keeping accuracy variation within ± 0.014% points. These results indicate an accuracy–efficiency trade-off suitable for real-time deployment. All datasets, code, and results are publicly available to facilitate reproducibility. Data availability The raw CICIoT2023 dataset analyzed in the current study is available in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity repository at [https://www.unb.ca/cic/datasets/iotdataset-2023.html](.)30. Researchers intending to replicate the full data ingestion and feature selection pipeline described in Algorithm 1 are advised to download the raw dataset from the original source.**Extended data31: ****Zenodo Record: ** *Supplementary material - An Optimized Gradient Boosting Framework for IoT Intrusion Detection: A Comprehensive Evaluation on the CICIoT2023 Dataset (Version 3.0.0).* This repository contains: 1. **Source Code: ** Python scripts implementing the complete experimental pipeline, including stratified undersampling, gain-based feature selection (Algorithm 1), and model evaluation for Binary, 8-class, and 34-class tasks. 2. **Processed Datasets: ** Stratified subsets of the training and testing data (with the optimized 23-feature set) used for the reported ablation studies. References Asharf, J.
Apr 11, 2026 · via nature.com
Microchip Secures IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 Certification, Strengthening Industrial Cybersecurity
April 10, 2026
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Microchip Technology released information that it is now certified by UL Solutions to the IEC 62443‑4‑1 Maturity Level 2 (ML2) Industrial Automation and Control System standard. The achievement highlights the fact that Microchip’s product development process meets globally recognized secure by design criteria.
The audit-backed certification process offers customers confidence in Microchip’s products being designed under a proven, repeatable, and independently verified cybersecurity framework. Microchip integrates security into hardware and software from the beginning phases of design through deployment for emerging regulatory requirements such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
“Achieving IEC 62443‑4‑1 ML2 certification reflects Microchip’s long‑standing commitment to rigorous security practices,” said Nuri Dagdeviren, corporate vice president of Microchip Technology’s secure computing group. “Customers need partners who can demonstrate secure development maturity, not simply claim it. This independently validated certification strengthens trust, reduces risk across the hardware–firmware stack and supports our customers as they work toward CRA and other standards‑based compliance.”
For more information on Microchip’s IEC 62443‑4‑1 ML2 certification and cybersecurity offerings, visit Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Compliance.
Apr 11, 2026 · via embeddedcomputing.com
CRA challenges for IoT devices – Direct Insight, the UK-based technical systems integrator & value-added reseller of system-on-module (SoM) devices & other embedded systems, will join the IoTSF (IoT Security Foundation) monthly webinar in April, as it presents a CRA Special on Thursday 23rd April at 14:00 BST (09:00 EDT; 15:00 CET; 16:30 IST). Since 2023, the popular IoT Security Foundation monthly webinar series has covered cybersecurity hot topics, offering must-see viewing for anyone with interest in what’s happening now and next in the world of connected devices. April’s webinar will be a CRA special, featuring cybersecurity industry experts, David Pashley and Mustanir Ali. The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is one of the most far‑reaching CE‑marking regulations to date – and it will impact a wide range of hardware, software and connected products placed on the EU market. Coming into full force in December 2027, the CRA will significantly expand cybersecurity obligations for connected products. If you manufacture, design or supply wireless or digital equipment, this is a session you can’t afford to miss. IoTSF Regulatory Watch expert and co-founder & Managing Director at embedded systems integrator & value-added reseller, Direct Insight, David Pashley will discuss CRA challenges for IoT devices. As CRA deadlines loom, the last minute may be simply too late for IoT devices which can’t feasibly be made sufficiently secure in time. What design choices can developers of embedded systems at the edge make right now to reduce the cost and pain of the compliance journey which will inevitably be imposed when management finally gets the memo? Obsessed by electronics from an early age, industry veteran, Pashley began his career by developing a commercially successful software development tool at the age of 19. After his Master’s degree at Imperial College London, with a dissertation in safety-critical
Apr 11, 2026 · via electronicsmedia.info
Software, Cybersecurity Stocks Tank. Anthropic and OpenAI Fears Rattle the Sector
Software stocks fell hardly on Thursday, with cybersecurity names leading the decline as investors weighed fresh fears that advanced artificial intelligence tools could expose weaknesses in legacy systems, while geopolitical uncertainty also lingered.
Qualys QLYS dropped 13%, while Cloudflare NET, Tenable TENB and Zscaler (ZS) each fell about 11%. Anthropic said its Claude Mythos model can find hidden security flaws, and it shared the system with about 40 companies, including CrowdStrike CRWD and Palo Alto Networks PANW.
ServiceNow (NOW), Appian (APPN), Oracle ORCL, Salesforce CRM, Samsara (IOT), Intuit (INTU), Autodesk (ADSK), HubSpot (HUBS) and Palantir PLTR also fell. Palantir, once resilient in the 2025 software selloff, is now down 27% this year.
OpenAI is also preparing a model with similar cybersecurity features for a limited rollout. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) slid nearly 5% and is down 28% year to date.
Apr 10, 2026 · via tradingview.com
This analysis details key findings, opportunities, and recommendations based on Omdia's biannual market tracker database. Email Article All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address. All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon. Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe. The Analyst Team Hollie Hennessy Follow AnalystOT/IoT Cybersecurity Lead Hollie provides insight into the fascinating and fast-moving domain of OT and IoT cybersecurity, covering both cybersecurity and product security across automotive, medical, embedded, and industrial. Hollie has a range of experience in research. She began her career in the legal sector, writing and researching for expert witness reports on the labor market. She then moved into product testing, with a consumer protection focus. In this role, she was responsible for managing comparative tests of various technology and IoT products, as well as regular testing and investigative work into the security of these devices. She has published articles in Which?, produced by the UK’s largest consumer organization and one of the country’s largest subscription magazines, Computing, and regularly provides expertise for news announcements and reports. She is also a regular speaker at industry security events, as well as specialised events in the OT and IoT cybersecurity space. She has a particular interest in regulation and standards, supporting numerous research projects on the topic, ranging from consumer device testing and labelling, 5G security standards, OT security regulation, and automotive cybersecurity regulation. Become A Client Find out more about our full suite of products and solutions. Become A ClientYou must sign in to use this functionality Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited
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Buildings account for a significant share of global energy consumption and operational costs, making them a central focus for digital transformation initiatives. As enterprises look to optimize infrastructure, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency, the integration of IoT technologies into the built environment has become a strategic priority. Smart Buildings are emerging as a foundational layer in this transition, combining connected sensors, automation systems, and data platforms to enable real-time monitoring and intelligent control. Beyond energy efficiency, Smart Buildings also reshape how occupants interact with physical spaces, creating new opportunities for productivity, comfort, and sustainability. Key Takeaways - Smart Buildings use IoT technologies to optimize energy consumption, automate operations, and enhance occupant experience. - They rely on interconnected systems including sensors, building management platforms, and cloud-based analytics. - Key technologies include wireless connectivity, edge computing, AI-driven analytics, and interoperability standards. - Use cases span commercial real estate, industrial facilities, healthcare, and smart city infrastructure. - Challenges include integration complexity, cybersecurity risks, and legacy infrastructure constraints. What is a Smart Building? Smart Buildings refer to digitally connected structures that use IoT technologies to monitor, analyze, and control building systems such as lighting, HVAC, security, and occupancy in real time. These systems aim to improve operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the comfort and experience of occupants. Within the broader IoT ecosystem, Smart Buildings function as a convergence point between physical infrastructure and digital intelligence. They integrate data from distributed sensors with centralized or edge-based platforms to enable automated decision-making and predictive optimization. This transformation turns buildings from static assets into dynamic, responsive environments. How Smart Buildings work The architecture of Smart Buildings is typically layered, combining hardware, connectivity, data processing, and application services. At the foundation are IoT devices that collect environmental and operational data. These devices communicate with gateways
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Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Australia - Enterprise ICT Country Intelligence Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australia Enterprise ICT Country Intelligence Report summarizes key findings carried out in H1-2025 and the Market Opportunity Forecasts to 2029. It reveals an executive-level overview of how the overall ICT budgets and their allocations towards various segments have changed for enterprises in the country in 2025 compared to 2024 and ICT revenue opportunity with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. The report provides detailed analysis of the overall Australia's enterprise ICT market trends and growth drivers based on the analyst's ICT Customer Insight Survey and the analyst's Market Opportunity Forecasts. The report also discusses about the market growth inhibitors impacting Australia's overall ICT market. It sheds focus on enterprise ICT budget allocations and ICT revenue opportunity covering 18 solution areas, segmental analysis, vertical analysis, as well as review of key macroeconomic and regulatory trends, and government initiatives. The report also includes a brief profile on some of the key ICT vendors within the country. Key Highlights - ICT market growth in Australia will be primarily driven by widespread digital transformation, spanning industries from agriculture to government, with increasing adoption of AI, cloud, IoT, automation and cybersecurity. - Australia's overall ICT market was pegged at more than $95 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 12% during 2024-2029 to reach more than $170 billion in 2029. - The analyst's ICT decision makers survey reveals a positive outlook for enterprise ICT spending in Australia, with a majority of respondents, more than 90% from the country, claiming that there has been an increase in the enterprise ICT budget in 2025 compared to 2024. - Cloud computing can be regarded as the
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Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "India - Enterprise ICT Country Intelligence Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report reveals an executive-level overview of how the overall ICT budgets and their allocations towards various segments have changed for enterprises in the country in 2025 compared to 2024 and ICT revenue opportunity with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. The report provides detailed analysis of the overall India's enterprise ICT market trends and growth drivers based on the analyst's ICT Customer Insight Survey and the analyst's Market Opportunity Forecasts. The report also discusses about the market growth inhibitors impacting India's overall ICT market. It sheds focus on enterprise ICT budget allocations and ICT revenue opportunity covering 18 solution areas, segmental analysis, vertical analysis, as well as review of key macroeconomic and regulatory trends, and government initiatives. The report also includes a brief profile on some of the key ICT vendors within the country. Report Scope - Overall enterprise ICT revenue opportunity and ICT budget allocations for India - Macroeconomic and regulatory context and government initiatives - Insights on India's enterprise ICT growth drivers and market trends, basis the analyst's ICT Customer Insight Survey and Market Opportunity Forecasts to 2029 - Insights on market growth inhibitors impacting India's overall ICT market - Breakdown of enterprise ICT revenue opportunity by solution areas, end-use verticals and enterprise size band - Segmental analysis of India's enterprise ICT budget allocations and ICT revenue opportunity - hardware, software and services - Insights on ICT technology spending priorities of enterprises on key solution areas in India - Company snapshot Key Highlights - ICT market growth in India will be primarily driven by increased adoption of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and IoT and supported by government initiatives and a
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TechEx North America 2026 comes to San Jose for your annual enterprise technology intelligence briefing. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — TechEx North America will take place on May 18–19, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, bringing together seven co-located enterprise technology events under one roof to tackle the real questions enterprise leaders are asking right now. This leading enterprise technology showcase will help CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, enterprise architects, and IT leaders understand what’s changing, what matters and what to prioritise within the technology ecosystem. TechEx North America Conference Agenda TechEx North America will deliver a comprehensive agenda, with two days of technical discussion and industry collaboration across AI and Big Data, Cyber Security and Cloud, IoT, Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Edge Computing, and Data Center. View the agenda-at-a-glance, featuring all of the co-located stages from across TechEx: Commenting on the agenda, Michael Hughes, Head of Conference at TechEx Events, said: “This year’s TechEx North America agenda reflects the conversations enterprise leaders urgently need to have. I am particularly excited about our new Physical AI track, which addresses the pivotal moment where AI moves beyond models and dashboards into operational environments” The new Physical AI track explores how AI integrates with robotics, edge devices, digital twins, industrial systems, and autonomous infrastructure. As AI moves beyond models and dashboards into operational environments, the challenge shifts from experimentation to orchestration. Industry Leading Speakers The conference program features C-suite and senior executives sharing proven approaches to delivering measurable impact in a digital-first world. Secure your place today & hear from: • Franziska Bell, Chief Data, AI and Analytics Officer, Ford Motor Company • Kevin Shin, CISO, Samsung • Tina Tsou, Director of Global Tech Operations, TikTok • Mohit Goenka, Director of Engineering, Yahoo • Ricardo Lafosse,
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Today’s Date: April 9, 2026 Introduction For over a decade, the story of BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) was one of survival. The company that once defined the smartphone era became a cautionary tale of disruption, followed by a long, arduous trek through the wilderness of corporate restructuring. However, as we move through the second quarter of 2026, the narrative has shifted. The "software turnaround" that began under former CEO John Chen and was accelerated by his successor, John Giamatteo, is officially complete. BlackBerry is no longer a "handset company trying to pivot"; it is a lean, cash-flow-positive entity split into two distinct, high-tech engines: the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity. While its share price remains a fraction of its 2008 peak, the company's foundational role in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) revolution and sovereign security has made it a subject of renewed interest for institutional investors looking for undervalued infrastructure plays. Historical Background Founded in 1984 as Research In Motion (RIM) by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry pioneered the mobile email industry. The 1999 launch of the BlackBerry 850 pager and the subsequent "CrackBerry" craze of the mid-2000s saw the company capture over 50% of the U.S. smartphone market. However, the 2007 debut of the iPhone and the rise of Android-powered devices shattered RIM’s dominance. By 2013, the company was in freefall. The appointment of John Chen in 2013 marked the beginning of a decade-long transformation. Chen aggressively exited the hardware business, outsourcing phone manufacturing to focus on the QNX operating system (acquired from Harman International in 2010) and cybersecurity. The path was not linear—marked by heavy impairment charges, stagnant revenue growth, and identity crises—but it laid the groundwork for the modern, software-centric BlackBerry we see in 2026. Business Model BlackBerry’s current business model is bifurcated into
Apr 9, 2026 · via financialcontent.com
CEO John Giamatteo sold BlackBerry stock: here's why you shouldn't BlackBerry BB is pushing aggressively to the upside on April 9th after the cybersecurity and IoT firm posted a strong Q4 and issued impressive guidance for its fiscal 2027. The post-earnings rally helped BB break above its 100-day moving average (MA) – a significant technical development that often signals shifting momentum in favor of the bulls. The quarterly print brings much-needed reprieve to BlackBerry stock that has otherwise been struggling to find a bottom in 2026. Following the rally, it looks headed to print a new year-to-date high. Why CEO sale isn’t bearish for Blackberry stock Despite a strong release, CEO John Giamatteo’s recent sale of 27,066 BB shares for about $96,354 remains somewhat of a psychological overhang on the NYSE-listed firm. To the uninitiated, an insider sale during a turnaround can look like a lack of confidence. But here’s the context: this transaction was mostly to cover withholding taxes related to the vesting of 66,372 Restricted Share Units (RSUs). This is a common practice where executives sell a portion of their newly vested shares to pay the IRS. Moreover, the sale represented less than 3% of Giamatteo’s total holdings; with him still owning nearly 90,000 shares, his “skin in the game” remains substantial – and so does his “confidence” in what the future holds for BlackBerry. Why else are BB shares worth owning in 2026 In Q4, the company’s QNX division generated a record [MONEY value="78700000" currency="usd" notation="long" replace="false"] in revenue – up some 20% year-over-year – while the royalty backlog swelled to a staggering [MONEY value="950000000" currency="usd" notation="long" replace="false"]. This proves Blackberry has now evolved from a meme stock surviving on retail hype into a high-margin software powerhouse. By achieving the “Rule of 40” – a gold standard
Apr 9, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Buy These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio in 2026 The cybersecurity space focuses on companies that offer integrated protection against evolving security threats while simplifying IT security infrastructure. Companies in this space provide solutions to safeguard applications, networks, and cloud computing environments. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), IoT devices, and increased digitization across both public and private sectors has heightened vulnerabilities and expanded attack surfaces, necessitating the development of advanced security solutions. Cybersecurity companies’ offerings include application-specific integrated circuits, hardware architecture, operating systems, and associated security and networking functions, ensuring robust defenses against cyberattacks. We recommend three cybersecurity stocks for 2026 to strengthen your portfolio. These are: Fortinet Inc.FTNT, F5 Inc.FFIV and Cisco Systems Inc.CSCO. Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. The chart below shows the price performance of our three picks year to date. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Fortinet Inc. Fortinet is benefiting from strength in demand from large enterprise customers and growth in the company's security subscriptions amid a slowdown in networking products, along with challenges in sales execution and marketing efficiency. The network security market is experiencing structural expansion as enterprises prioritize zero-trust architectures and hybrid cloud protection, creating a substantial growth runway for FTNT in 2026. Industry forecasts indicate that the global network security market will exceed $50 billion by the year-end, driven by increasing cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements. FTNT’s dominant 50%+ firewall market share and extensive innovation portfolio of 1,400 global patents, including 500 AI-related innovations are expected to remain the key growth drivers. Higher IT spending on cybersecurity is further expected to aid FTNT in the near-term. For first-quarter 2026, FTNT guided revenues of $1.7-$1.76 billion. The
Apr 9, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Today’s Date: April 9, 2026 Introduction For over a decade, the story of BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) was one of survival. The company that once defined the smartphone era became a cautionary tale of disruption, followed by a long, arduous trek through the wilderness of corporate restructuring. However, as we move through the second quarter of 2026, the narrative has shifted. The "software turnaround" that began under former CEO John Chen and was accelerated by his successor, John Giamatteo, is officially complete. BlackBerry is no longer a "handset company trying to pivot"; it is a lean, cash-flow-positive entity split into two distinct, high-tech engines: the Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity. While its share price remains a fraction of its 2008 peak, the company's foundational role in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) revolution and sovereign security has made it a subject of renewed interest for institutional investors looking for undervalued infrastructure plays. Historical Background Founded in 1984 as Research In Motion (RIM) by Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry pioneered the mobile email industry. The 1999 launch of the BlackBerry 850 pager and the subsequent "CrackBerry" craze of the mid-2000s saw the company capture over 50% of the U.S. smartphone market. However, the 2007 debut of the iPhone and the rise of Android-powered devices shattered RIM’s dominance. By 2013, the company was in freefall. The appointment of John Chen in 2013 marked the beginning of a decade-long transformation. Chen aggressively exited the hardware business, outsourcing phone manufacturing to focus on the QNX operating system (acquired from Harman International in 2010) and cybersecurity. The path was not linear—marked by heavy impairment charges, stagnant revenue growth, and identity crises—but it laid the groundwork for the modern, software-centric BlackBerry we see in 2026. Business Model BlackBerry’s current business model is bifurcated into
Apr 9, 2026 · via markets.chroniclejournal.com
on ALSO Holding AG (isin : CH0024590272) Westcoast Excels in Q1 2026 Post-ALSO Merger Westcoast has delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing its Q1 2025 results. This achievement stems from its collaboration with ALSO Holding AG, which led to enhanced data quality and reporting via a dedicated interface to ALSO's systems. The integration of senior Westcoast executives into central roles within the group, covering key functions such as Legal, Marketing, Finance, and Vendor Management, has bolstered the company's effectiveness. Moreover, the merger amplified growth potentials by harnessing a diversified vendor and product lineup, complemented by the monetization of digital platforms in cloud, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and virtualization fields. The planned mergers of the French and UK cloud operations by 1 July 2026 are anticipated to further leverage logistics and cloud vendor partnerships. The strategic synergy between Westcoast and ALSO has proven beneficial, with seamless integration and tangible commercial gains already evident, as noted by Sunil Madhani, CEO of Westcoast. R. E. Copyright © 2026 FinanzWire, all reproduction and representation rights reserved. Disclaimer: although drawn from the best sources, the information and analyzes disseminated by FinanzWire are provided for informational purposes only and in no way constitute an incentive to take a position on the financial markets. Click here to consult the press release on which this article is based See all ALSO Holding AG news
Apr 9, 2026 · via webdisclosure.com
ALSO Holding AG Westcoast delivers strong performance as part of ALSO | ALSO Holding AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Westcoast delivers strong performance as part of ALSO Westcoast’s first quarter of 2026 shows positive development, performing ahead of Q1 2025 and reflecting benefits from closer collaboration with ALSO. The results were achieved using the established ERP environment, which has not been replaced for strategic and operational reasons. A dedicated interface to ALSO’s systems ensures high data quality and consistent reporting and business intelligence. The combination of both companies further enhances performance through: The mergers of the two synergy-relevant operations (France and UK cloud business) are expected to be completed by 1 July 2026, unlocking additional potential, particularly in logistics and cloud vendor relationships. Thomas Meyerhans, COO of ALSO Holding AG (SIX: ALSN): “Our catalytic integration approach allows us to capture opportunities early while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.” Sunil Madhani, CEO of Westcoast: “Our teams have aligned quickly with ALSO’s structures and processes, while preserving the agility that defines our business. The collaboration is seamless and highly effective, and we are already seeing tangible commercial benefits.” Contact ALSO Holding AG ALSO Holding AG (ALSN.SW) (Emmen/Switzerland) is Europe’s largest technology provider for the ICT industry, currently active in 31 European countries and in many countries worldwide via PaaS partners. The ALSO ecosystem comprises a total potential of more than 140,000 resellers, to whom we offer hardware, software and IT services from more than 800 vendors in over 1,680 product categories. In the spirit of the circular economy, the company provides all services from provision to remanufacturing from a single source. The business activities comprise the areas of Supply, Solutions and Service. Supply stands for the transactional provisioning of hardware and software. Solutions supports customers in the development of customised
Apr 9, 2026 · via eqs-news.com