RIM
RIM develops a better BlackBerry browser
Oct. 21, 2009
RIM is expanding its effort to redefine the Web browsing experience for BlackBerry users. In a recent job posting on LinkedIn, RIM asked for an expert C++ programmer who is firmly grounded in the open source Webkit ...
First look: RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9700
Oct. 23, 2009
BlackBerry Storm sequel seen keeping click screen
Oct. 14, 2009
Rumors are swirling that Verizon and Research in Motion will officially release the sequel to the BlackBerry Storm this week with its trademark "clickable" touchscreen still intact.
RIM acquires open-source browser developer Torch Mobile
Aug. 24, 2009
Looking to boost its users' Web browsing experience, Research in Motion Monday officially acquired Torch Mobile, a company that specializes in developing applications using the WebKit open source browser engine.
BlackBerry takes app store to desktop
Aug. 19, 2009
If you find browsing for new applications on your BlackBerry to be a slow and cumbersome process, fear not: Research in Motion has translated its BlackBerry App World to a desktop setting.
BlackBerry maker settles patent dispute for $268M
Jul. 16, 2009
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has again surrendered in a patent dispute lawsuit, this time agreeing to pay Visto over a quarter of a billion dollars to settle the case.
Agito to support VoIP over Wi-Fi
Jun. 26, 2009
Agito has announced support for VoIP over Wi-Fi and Unified Communications on Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry handsets. Agito Networks' newest enterprise mobility solution also delivers Wi-Fi/cellular network ...
iPhone, Android and Storm hurt RIM's subscriber growth
Jun. 19, 2009
BlackBerry maker, RIM, just reported it's first drop in subscriber growth since 2006 back when they were in patent litigation.
RIM BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Available
Jun. 08, 2009
Back in January, I showed you the Internet's first pictures of Research In Motion's BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605), from CES 2009, and today the product will finally be listed for sale on ShopBlackBerry. ...
RIM patches BlackBerry PDF vulnerability
Jun. 03, 2009
Research in Motion has issued a new security patch for BlackBerry Enterprise Server to fix vulnerabilities in its PDF distiller program.
Verizon to sell Pre in 6 months; Timing is key in Windows 7 migration
May. 29, 2009
Verizon to sell Pre in 6 months; Timing is key in Windows 7 migration
Alleged Blackberry Storm 2 photos surface
May. 15, 2009
Photos alleging to be the Blackberry Storm 2 surfaced online Thursday to the site Crackberry. While the images are new, there is not a lot to get excited about. The supposed images of the next-gen Storm appear to reduce ...
Best of WES: Top 10 BlackBerry Products and Services
May. 07, 2009
Research In Motion's (RIM) Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) is the largest BlackBerry event of the year, and as such, all the heavies in the space--from BlackBerry administrators to analysts and pundits, as well as ...
Cellcrypt for BlackBerry Secures Cellular Voice Conversation
May. 06, 2009
The BlackBerry platform is known for its impressive security safeguards; Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) is literally designed from the ground up to meet enterprise security needs, and its ...
BlackBerry push API goes after consumers
May. 05, 2009
Research In Motion is injecting the power of its popular BlackBerry push technology into the consumer arena by letting third-party developers write applications that tap into it.
RIM Launches BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 at WES
May. 04, 2009
Research In Motion (RIM) launched the latest edition of its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), version 5.0, the company's core piece of BlackBerry infrastructure for secure, mobile corporate messaging, at its annual ...
Zenprise can find lost BlackBerrys remotely
May. 04, 2009
An upgrade to Zenprise's mobile-phone management software will let IT administrators find lost phones, using GPS to locate the devices.
HP allies with RIM for mobile business on BlackBerry
May. 04, 2009
HP and Research In Motion plan to design and sell business software together for RIM's popular BlackBerry smartphones.
Mobile devices tax unprepared IT groups
Apr. 15, 2009
Mobile platforms in the enterprise are proliferating, and many companies lack the infrastructure to secure, manage and troubleshoot them, according to Osterman Research.
Sun strikes back at Cisco; BlackBerry outage affects Web e-mail users
Apr. 14, 2009
Sun strikes back at Cisco; BlackBerry outage affects Web e-mail users
Saving with Skype in the mobile enterprise
Apr. 06, 2009
Skype, with its initial proprietary protocols and peer-to-peer behavior, has historically not been particularly popular with enterprise IT departments. However, a few recent moves, including some wireless ones, might be ...
RIM sells 50 millionth BlackBerry, stock soars on earnings
Apr. 03, 2009
Research In Motion Limited (RIM) stock soared in after-market trading after the company posted solid financial results and said it sold its 50 millionth BlackBerry smartphone.
RIM becomes a $10 billion company
Apr. 03, 2009
Research In Motion ended fiscal 2009 with a bang, becoming a $10 billion company and reporting strong gains in revenue, profit and subscribers.
Hanging out in the Rhombus room
Apr. 03, 2009
Hanging out in the Rhombus room
RIM unveils BlackBerry application store
Apr. 01, 2009
Research in Motion this week launches BlackBerry App World, an online catalog to find, buy, and download applications for its smartphones
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RIM profile
Overview
2005 NW200 rank: 46
2004 NW200 rank: 62
Revenue
| Total '05 revenue (in $M) |
|
1909 |
| '04-'05 revenue change |
|
65% |
| '01-'05 CAGR revenue |
|
60% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
361 |
| Change from '04 |
|
40 |
| As percentage of revenue 19 |
|
19 |
| CAGR, '01-'05 |
|
- |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
4000 |
| '04 - '05 change |
|
-
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
477350 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/05 ($M) |
|
15530 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
1984 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Feb |
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