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BlackBerry and the University of Waterloo create joint innovation program to fast-track the development of research and technology into market-ready products .
BlackBerry ’ s Advanced Technology Development Labs group , a team of over 120 software developers , architects , researchers and security experts , will work with the university towards the common goal of identifying , exploring and creating ground-breaking technologies .
The primary focus will be to develop and conduct research projects – beginning with the University ’ s Faculties of Mathematics , Engineering and Science , in conjunction with the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute and the Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute – to refine BlackBerry ’ s product ideas through prototyping and R & D challenges .
BlackBerry and the University of Waterloo have announced a five-year , multi-million dollar partnership agreement focused on driving research-powered innovation in Canada .
Combining the university ’ s world-renowned research and BlackBerry ’ s ability to deliver transformational products and services , the two organizations will work together in a unique program designed
“ We are delighted to work with BlackBerry in the coming years to tackle disruptive , global challenges ,” said Feridun Hamdullahpur , President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo .
“ This agreement is an important milestone in our long-standing partnership , and further cements the university ’ s unique position at the heart of a critical innovation community-where talent , world-class research and entrepreneurial spirit come together to connect ideas and impact .”
Fujitsu and AWS to collaborate to accelerate Digital Transformation in the mobility industry
Fujitsu has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to accelerate the Digital Transformation ( DX ) of the mobility industry .
This collaboration will position Fujitsu as an important player in accelerating DX and expanding business for companies in the mobility industry including automobile manufacturers , insurance providers and logistics companies .
Fujitsu and AWS will collaborate to develop fully managed mobility solutions , offered by Fujitsu through AWS Marketplace . This will see Fujitsu combining its Digital Twin and security solutions for the mobility industry with AWS ’ s cloud services .
Fujitsu will work with the AWS Professional Services Team to help companies in the mobility industry develop and operate new systems , as well as modernize their existing systems . Fujitsu will also boost its own system development capabilities by certifying an additional 750 engineers on AWS .
The collaboration leverages both companies ’ respective strengths , including Fujitsu ’ s expertise in technologies and system development in the mobility industry , and AWS ’ s breadth and depth of cloud services .
Fujitsu will help companies in the mobility industry use AWS services to develop , operate and modernize systems for missioncritical business and mobility services .
Fujitsu will provide this assistance in Japan from June 2021 and will subsequently roll out in global markets including in Europe and North America .
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