BlackBerry Unveils New Enterprise Platform and Strategic Agreements

But it doesn't aim to lure 'fangirl' Kim Kardashian as a spokesperson

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BlackBerry has unveiled its latest business-friendly operating system in a sponsored event in San Francisco.

The Canadian-based company debuted its BES 12 enterprise platform, which will let corporations manage their secure internal networks on BlackBerry devices as well as rival platforms like Android and iOS.

BlackBerry also announced a partnership with Samsung that will help the smartphone maker better serve business customers using a more secure BlackBerry platform, reports Forbes. The company inked an agreement with Salesforce as well to help its clients better secure sensitive documentation when accessed by mobile devices.

BlackBerry’s shares rose 9 percent following the announcements after options traders pumped up its stock on Wednesday.

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