BlackBerry opens up BBM platform to software, app developers

WATERLOO – BlackBerry has announced plans to sell its cloud-based BBM messaging tools to software and app developers.The company said that its BBM Enterprise SDK (software development kit) will enable developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into applications and services.Available worldwide this month on a subscription basis, BlackBerry said that the BBM Enterprise SDK allows it to compete with other cloud communications platforms by presenting enterprises and developers APIs to enhance overall business processes."We are constantly innovating and looking for ways to leverage our legacy and expertise in secure mobility to solve real business problems," said COO Marty...