In the fourth fiscal quarter,
BlackBerry’s earnings began to grow again. This is due to the restructuring and the successful release of new devices. It was decided to focus on smartphones with a QWERTY-keyboard, which Blackberry has always been famous for. So the models
Blackberry Passport ,
Blackberry Classic in classic design, as well as budget touch devices BlackBerry Z3 and Leap were released.
Against the background of the positive results of the BlackBerry work, several large companies once again began to consider the possibility of its absorption.
Microsoft is consulting with investment firms to more accurately assess the state of affairs in the company, Digitimes
reports . The deal could help Microsoft expand its influence in the enterprise business solutions market. In addition, it would allow to replenish the portfolio of its patents in the field of "Internet of things", mobile platforms and communication technologies.
The possibility of absorbing BlackBerry is also being considered by Chinese companies
Xiaomi ,
Lenovo and
Huawei . They could strengthen their positions in the American and European corporate sectors, as well as expand the product range and patent portfolio.
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Sources Digitimes believe that the advantage when buying a uniquely for Microsoft. For reasons of national security, regulators in Europe and the United States may prohibit a deal with Chinese companies. On the other hand, because of the shifting priorities of BlackBerry towards software development, it benefits from collaboration with Microsoft.
Earlier, Megamind
wrote that
Apple was called a potential BlackBerry customer. The news that Apple may buy the company has led to a temporary increase in the value of Blackberry shares. On May 11, it increased by 6% - from $ 9.9 to $ 10.5 per share. However, the information was not confirmed, after which the value of the shares again decreased.