BlackBerry UEM adds sovereign control and post-quantum readiness
BlackBerry Limited announced enhanced capabilities for BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) to meet rising demand for sovereign endpoint control. The update introduces AI-assisted operations, post-quantum cryptography, and expanded macOS support. These features are expected to be available in summer 2026.

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BlackBerry Limited announced enhanced capabilities for BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) to meet rising demand for sovereign endpoint control across enterprise, government, and regulated industries. The upcoming release addresses tightening data-residency requirements in Europe and the need for post-quantum cryptography. These enhancements enable customers to adopt AI, prepare for the post-quantum era, and manage diverse device fleets on infrastructure they own and control.
Sovereign Control and macOS Support
BlackBerry is expanding macOS management within UEM through its on-premises deployment model. This allows organizations to manage Apple, Windows, and Android devices from a single console without cloud dependency. BlackBerry UEM is the first and only endpoint management solution certified by Germany's Federal Office for Information Security under Common Criteria for managing Apple and Samsung devices in government environments.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
To address emerging cryptographic risks, BlackBerry UEM is advancing its post-quantum roadmap by upgrading cryptographic libraries on devices. The company is aligning with NIST post-quantum standards as part of its path toward FIPS 140-3 accreditation. These enhancements embed quantum-resistant protections from the UEM server through to secured applications on end-user devices.
Multi-Tenant and AI Capabilities
The release introduces expanded multi-tenant management capabilities to support service providers and complex enterprise and government estates. A modernized UEM console and refreshed administrator experience aim to reduce operational complexity. Secure AI-assisted capabilities are optional and can be enabled at an organization's discretion to improve efficiency while maintaining security.
Availability and Security Features
The new capabilities are expected to be available in summer 2026, with select management and multi-tenant console enhancements becoming generally available later in 2026. Enhancements to BlackBerry's secure file-sharing capability embed access controls directly into each document, addressing exfiltration risk in zero-trust environments.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| macOS Support | Expanded management via on-premises deployment |
| Certification | BSI Common Criteria certification |
| Cryptography | NIST post-quantum standards alignment |
| Console | Modernized UEM console and admin experience |
| Availability | Summer 2026 |
How will competitors in the UEM market respond to BlackBerry's focus on sovereign cloud and on-premises deployments?
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