Toronto: BlackBerry Ltd said on Wednesday that it is working with Google Inc to enable its software to manage and secure some of Google`s Android devices, a move that builds on BlackBerry`s recent partnership with Samsung Electronics Co.
In November, BlackBerry announced partnerships with Samsung and other high-profile technology industry players, broadening the reach of its revamped mobile-device management and security platform.
BlackBerry said it is offering a "highly secure mobility solution" for Samsung`s Android devices. The new system weds BlackBerry`s security platform with the South Korean company`s own security software for its line-up of Galaxy devices that are powered by Google`s Android operating system.
On Wednesday, BlackBerry outlined a similar tie-up directly with Google, to manage devices equipped with Android for Work - Google`s own solution to securely separate business and personal data and applications.
BlackBerry shares rose 4.3 percent to $10.71 on the Nasdaq following the announcement.
