BlackBerry and Nobo Technology jointly develop intelligent cockpit domain controller

BlackBerry and Nobo Technology jointly develop intelligent cockpit domain controller to support China's new generation of trendy SUV - Great Wall Haval H6S

Shanghai, China – August 27, 2021 – BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Nobo Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (Nobo) today announced that Nobo’s intelligent cockpit domain controller, built on BlackBerry’s QNX Neutrino real-time operating system (RTOS) and QNX Hypervisor, has now entered mass production. This leading intelligent cockpit domain controller has been first used in Great Wall’s new generation SUV Haval H6S, providing users with a more personalized and interactive driving experience.

As the flagship SUV of Great Wall Motors, Haval H6 has always been a hot-selling model favored by Chinese consumers. The new generation of models not only adopts a brand-new modern hatchback design, but also carries the Nobo intelligent cockpit domain controller platform. The platform integrates many functions such as HUD intelligent full-color head-up display, in-vehicle infotainment system and instrument display, 360-degree panoramic surround imaging system, driver status monitoring system, occupant monitoring system, voice recognition and navigation, etc., to create an interactive and comfortable driving experience.

Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, supported by highly reliable QNX Neutrino real-time operating system and QNX Hypervisor, Haval H6S ensures the flexibility and scalability of intelligent cockpit domain controller design. This configuration has powerful multi-system integration capabilities, which can integrate multiple systems with different priorities and operating environments into the same hardware platform, thereby reducing initial development and long-term ownership costs, while ensuring industry-leading functional safety and network security performance.

"BlackBerry has deep expertise and a strong track record in delivering leading software system solutions that are safe, secure and reliable, making it a trusted partner in the automotive industry," said Dhiraj Handa, Vice President of BlackBerry Technology Solutions (BTS) Asia Pacific. "We are pleased to work with Nobo Technology to help Nobo bring its next-generation innovative smart cockpit domain controller platform to mass-produced vehicles."

"Nobo Technology has full-stack R&D capabilities and is focused on continuously developing leading digital cockpit software and hardware solutions to provide an exceptional user experience," said Li Zhezhe, deputy general manager of Nobo Technology. "The BlackBerry QNX software platform provides us with functional safety, network security, reliability and real-time performance, which strongly supports Nobo Auto's efforts to provide intelligent, safe and secure cockpit domain controller platforms for the next generation of vehicles in China and around the world."

About BlackBerry

BlackBerry is committed to providing intelligent security software and services to global enterprises and governments. The company currently provides security protection for more than 500 million terminals, including more than 195 million cars. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, BlackBerry focuses on using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide innovative solutions in the fields of network security, functional safety and data privacy. BlackBerry is a global leader in terminal security, terminal management, encryption and embedded systems. BlackBerry has a clear vision: to protect a trusted connected future.

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About Nobo Technology

Nobo Technology is a high-tech automotive electronics company under Nobo Automotive, focusing on smart cockpit, smart vehicle control, smart networking, advanced audio system and smart driving. Its product portfolio covers smart cockpit controller, display, instrument panel, in-vehicle infotainment, central electronic module, T-Box, car audio and autonomous driving controller, etc. Nobo Automotive is committed to providing customers with first-class digital cockpit solutions to accelerate the development of the intelligent world.

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