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QNX

byBlackBerry
in Embedded Operating Systems
4.0

Overview

Product Information on QNX

Updated 13th October 2025

What is QNX?

QNX is a software platform designed for embedded systems, focusing on providing a reliable real-time operating system and supporting middleware. The software offers a microkernel architecture, enabling modularity and fault tolerance for mission-critical applications. QNX supports features such as memory protection, interprocess communication, and multi-threading, making it suitable for environments where high stability and performance are required. The software is commonly used in sectors like automotive, industrial control, medical devices, and networking equipment to address needs for system reliability, deterministic performance, and security. QNX helps organizations manage and run devices that require continuous operation and secure functionality.

QNX Pricing

QNX software uses a licensing-based pricing model, where fees are charged based on the number of units, types of devices, or usage in embedded systems. Pricing may also vary depending on required features, support levels, and customization needs. Additional costs can apply for development tools, maintenance, and updates.

Overall experience with QNX

Line Manager Software & Embedded Systems
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“QNX good product but too confidential ”

4.0
Dec 15, 2018
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 27th January 2025

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company’s high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Annual Revenue
500M-1B USD
Website
www.blackberry.com

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QNX Reviews and Ratings

4.0

(1 Rating)

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  • Line Manager Software & Embedded Systems
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    QNX good product but too confidential

    4.0
    Dec 15, 2018
    very robust operating system and good real time performaces but lack of peripheral drivers due to too closed business model
  • Line Manager Software & Embedded Systems
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    QNX good product but too confidential

    4.0
    Dec 15, 2018
    very robust operating system and good real time performaces but lack of peripheral drivers due to too closed business model
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