Research In Motion

The company behind the BlackBerry smartphone

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion (RIM) develops integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless networks. RIM is best known for creating the BlackBerry® smartphone and providing solutions that allow seamless, mobile access to time-sensitive information through email, phone, text messages, the Internet and applications.

The RIM portfolio of award-winning products is used by thousands of organizations around the world.

Fast Facts

  • NASDAQ Stock Market: NASDAQ: RIMM,
    Toronto Stock Exchange: TSX: RIM
  • Co-CEO: Jim Balsillie
  • President and Co-CEO: Mike Lazaridis
  • BlackBerry smartphones: Launched in 1999
  • Global Headquarters: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Offices in: North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific