BlackBerry ponders move into wearables, tablets, home appliances as licensing business grows

WATERLOO, ON – BlackBerry is expanding its software licensing business in a move that could see its iconic logo appear on tablets, wearables, medical devices, and home appliances.On Friday, the former smartphone maker revealed new details on its broad licensing strategy which it says addresses the growing need for secure, connected devices and endpoints in today's Enterprise of Things.“There is an incredible opportunity for connected devices to improve lives, but to realize its full potential, privacy and security must be embedded in every end point from the start”, said executive chairman and CEO John Chen, in the news release. "We...