SECURITY PLAYERS ARE SCRAMBLING TO FILL THE GAP.

“BlackBerry is uniquely qualified to address this emerging market now because of our deep experience, industry leadership and ongoing product innovation that addresses future business needs,” CEO John Chen said in a statement.

“Businesses must be able to confidentially and reliably transmit sensitive data between endpoints to keep people, information and goods safe.”

The Waterloo, Ont.-based company said dozens of existing customers are testing the platform, which it claims can prevent hackers from getting into devices and computers, secure supply chain communications, ensure confidentiality in the health care industry and safeguard assets for finance companies. It uses technology BlackBerry acquired when it bought Good Technology, WatchDox, AtHoc and Encription.

Chen said the product is compatible with third-party software including Microsoft and is “future-proofed” to handle updates, so companies don’t have to worry about buying a product that doesn’t work with their current software or that will quickly become dated.

The announcement comes weeks before BlackBerry is scheduled to report its fiscal 2017 third-quarter results. In September, the company announced it would stop designing smartphones internally after the division failed to turn a profit yet again. (Chen has promised to release one last smartphone – and yes, it will have the beloved keyboard.) Instead, BlackBerry is banking on its high-security reputation to revive the company as a software company. per cent of passengers travel to and from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport by car.

Better transit would free up roads for high-value commercial goods, reduce greenhouse gases and contribute to increased air-passenger traffic and economic development, it argues.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau said he is reviewing airport policies “to ensure they continue to serve Canada’s needs.”

“Everyone understands the imperative to protect travellers in an age of heightened risk, but no one enjoys being delayed at airport security,” Garneau said in an emailed statement. “In the coming weeks, I will announce specific initiatives that will make a concrete difference for the air traveller.”