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Chief Technology Officer, BlackBerry
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By Charles Eagan| Modern Farmer Verified Advances in agriculture technology have allowed farmers to do incredible things in recent years. Beyond just improving crop yields and reducing input costs, farms can monitor their fields from across the world. They can use drones to get aerial views without trekking through acres and acres. They can keep track of how each cow in their herd is moving, eating and even how much they’re chewing. But an increased reliance on technology could put our farmers at risk.
By Charles Eagan| Blackberry Blog@ This post, “Opinion: Cybersecurity is crucial to protect food supply,” a contributed article from BlackBerry CTO Charles Eagan, was originally published in the May 27, 2023 edition of Farmers Weekly UK. Excerpted with permission – access the article and related content here). The integration of technology in agriculture has the potential to revolutionize the industry, making it more sustainable, efficient, and profitable.
By Charles Eagan| Modern Farmer Verified Advances in agriculture technology have allowed farmers to do incredible things in recent years. Beyond just improving crop yields and reducing input costs, farms can monitor their fields from across the world. They can use drones to get aerial views without trekking through acres and acres. They can keep track of how each cow in their herd is moving, eating and even how much they’re chewing. But an increased reliance on technology could put our farmers at risk.
Company Info
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Limited, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is a Canadian multinational company founded in 1984. Originally known as Research In Motion (RIM), it gained fame for its secure email-enabled smartphones, particularly in the business and government sectors. In response to changing market dynamics, BlackBerry transitioned to focus on software and cybersecurity services, rebranding in 2013. The company specializes in endpoint management, embedded systems, software-defined vehicle platforms, critical event management, and secure communications. Its cybersecurity solutions emphasize threat prevention, detection, and response, catering to enterprises with high data protection needs. Notable products include BlackBerry UEM for device management, QNX Neutrino RTOS for embedded systems, and BlackBerry IVY, a cloud-connected automotive data platform developed with Amazon Web Services. BlackBerry serves a diverse clientele, including enterprise clients, government agencies, and automotive manufacturers, with its QNX software embedded in over 235 million vehicles globally.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
+1 519-888-7465
Founded: 1984