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| Developer(s) | BlackBerry Ltd. |
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| Initial release | June 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06) |
| Stable release | 1.16.0.12 / April 12, 2023; 14 months ago (2023-04-12) |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10 |
| Predecessor | BlackBerry Messenger |
| Type | Instant messaging client |
| License | Proprietary trialware |
| Website | bbm |
BBM Enterprise (abbreviated as BBMe) is a centralized instant messaging client provided by Canadian company BlackBerry Limited. BBMe is marketed as a secure messenger with end-to-end encryption.[1]
BBMe was launched in 2014 originally as BBM Protected,[2][3] based on a revamped version of BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), the company's consumer-oriented instant messenger. Initially offered only for enterprise customers, BBMe was opened up to all customers in 2019 after the shutting down of the older consumer BBM service.[4][5][6][7]
From the client to server, messages in BBMe are encrypted using TLS.[8] Each message has its own random encryption public and private key.[3] It uses a FIPS 140-2 certified cryptographic library for generating the keys.[2][8] According to BlackBerry Ltd., BBMe complies with the following standards:[9]
In addition, it makes use of EC-SPEKE, KDF and One-Pass DH (all National Institute of Standards and Technology algorithm standards) with "256-bit equivalent security".[9]
The service consists of group chats, voice and video calls.[10] Unlike its predecessor, BBMe is not entirely free, lasting for a year before costing $2.49 for six months.[11]
On 1 May 2024, BBMe for Personal Use users were notified of their service's discontinuation effective 1 Nov 2024.
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