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BlackBerry seeks to reassure dwindling customer bas

2013-10-15 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

Open letter talks up struggling smartphone maker's ability to remain competitive despite nosediving sales.

5 things to consider while preparing for the end of BlackBerry

2013-10-11 17:14:17| InfoWorld: Top News

With BlackBerry on life support, it's time to accept the likelihood that there won't be a BlackBerry a year from now. Your business be in for a rude awakening if it relies on the once-mighty smartphone for mobile communication and productivity.

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Canadian Carrier Backtracks on BlackBerry Snub

2013-10-11 16:33:56| MobileTechNews

Rogers Communications reverses an earlier decision and makes the BlackBerry Z30 available.

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BlackBerry co-founders consider takeover bid

2013-10-11 09:00:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin are considering a joint bid to acquire the smartphone maker. They disclosed an 8 percent stake in the company in a SEC filing and said they have hired bank advisers to consider a full takeover of the group. BlackBerry agreed last month to a takeover by its largest shareholder Fairfax Financial for USD 4.7 billion. Fairfax holds around 10 percent in the company. However, the Fairfax bid still depends on due diligence and a final agreement. Goldman Sachs and Centerview Partners are advising the BlackBerry co-founders on their potential bid. Lazaridis was earlier reported to be in talks with private equity groups about mounting a takeover offer. He served as co-CEO of BlackBerry until early 2012 and stepped down from the company's board in May 2013.

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