Research In Motion

Research In Motion Limited (aka "RIM") is a Canadian wireless device\ncompany. It is best known as the manufacturer of the BlackBerry handheld communication device. Stock symbols: NASDAQ:RIMM, TSX:RIM RIM is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and are sponsors of RIM Park, in the north of the city. It was founded by Mike Lazaridis, who currently serves as its co-CEO along with Jim Balsillie. Prior to the manufacture of the BlackBerry, RIM was instrumental in the development of the Mobitex wireless data network, an 800 MHz packet data system that was deployed in the U.S by RAM Mobile Data and in parts of Canada by an affiliate of Bell Canada. RIM develops its own software for its devices, using C++ and Java technology. RIM also develops and sells embedded wireless data components.

External links

\n* Research In Motion Website\n* BlackBerry Technology Website Category:Companies of Canada