BlackBerry Limited’s QNX division announced the launch of Alloy Kore, a safety‑certified modular platform designed to accelerate the development of software‑defined vehicles (SDVs). The unveiling took place during CES 2026 in Las Vegas on January 6, 2026, and positions Alloy Kore as a scalable foundation that can reduce infrastructure complexity and speed time‑to‑market for new vehicle features.
Alloy Kore is built on a modular stack that supports ISO 26262 ASIL D and ISO/SAE 21434 safety certifications. The platform is the result of a partnership with Vector, which supplies middleware that integrates with QNX’s operating system. An early‑access program has already attracted major OEMs such as Mercedes‑Benz and BMW, allowing them to test the platform and provide feedback before a broader commercial release. The design of Alloy Kore aims to lower development costs and shorten certification cycles, giving automakers a more efficient path to launch new features.
QNX’s software is already embedded in more than 275 million vehicles worldwide, and the launch of Alloy Kore extends BlackBerry’s reach into robotics, industrial automation, and medical devices. By offering a unified, safety‑certified foundation, BlackBerry seeks to capture a larger share of the vehicle‑software market and strengthen its position as a key enabler for next‑generation automotive and embedded applications.
In the competitive landscape, major players such as NVIDIA, Bosch, and Continental also offer automotive operating systems and middleware. Alloy Kore differentiates itself through its proven safety certification, modular architecture, and the depth of the QNX‑Vector partnership, which together enable faster development and lower certification timelines compared to many competitors.
Analysts have highlighted the platform’s potential to accelerate SDV development and reduce time‑to‑market. They cite the safety certification and modular design as key differentiators that could give OEMs a competitive edge. Early feedback from participating OEMs indicates strong interest in the platform’s ability to streamline software integration.
John Wall, President of QNX, said, "Alloy Kore was built to address that challenge head‑on and by abstracting the foundational complexity of vehicle software, we're enabling OEMs to focus their engineering talent on the innovations that truly define their brand…"
The launch of Alloy Kore marks a significant operational milestone for BlackBerry, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing SDV market and expand its footprint beyond automotive into broader embedded markets.
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