Boeing is partnering with BlackBerry to Build a Secure Phone

Boeing is one of the largest aircraft makers in the world. They are teaming up with BlackBerry to create an extremely secure Smartphone being called Boeing Black. Boeing Black is an Android Handset that is particularly being designed so it could be used by employees in Security and Defense sectors. Yes, making a Smartphone is not one of Boeing’s things, but when you consider they are the second largest defense Contractor in the world it makes some sense for a defense oriented phone. Additionally, BlackBerry is also known for focusing on security so this partnership seems quite natural.

The Boeing Black only gives users the ability to change SIM and no other user-serviceable components are included in it. There are two slots for SIM, one can be used for regular networks and other for Government networks. Also the Chassis are completely sealed with epoxy and tamper-proof screws are used to hold it. If anyone tries to open the phone, all data will be lost. The CEO of BlackBerry John Chen says they are quite pleased to work with Boeing to create a secure Android Smartphone using their BES12 Platform.