BlackBerry Japan Co., Ltd. BlackBerry QNX survey reveals increased pressure on Japanese software engineers has serious impact on safety and security

[BlackBerry Japan Inc.] BlackBerry QNX investigation reveals increased pressure on Japanese software engineers has serious impact on safety and security ​
BlackBerry Japan Inc. Press release: October 1, 2024 BlackBerry QNX survey reveals increased pressure on Japanese software engineers has serious impact on safety and security Japanese developers struggle to balance rapid innovation, security and safety certification: 71% prioritize security, but 60% face challenges in obtaining certification BlackBerry Japan BlackBerry QNX Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereafter BlackBerry QNX) announced today that a global survey shows the increasing pressures software engineers and developers face in balancing rapid innovation with safety and security. The results have been announced. The survey of 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers from around the world, 100 of them from Japan, revealed some distinctive trends in the Japanese market.
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Japanese developers prioritize security and real-time performance In a survey of 100 embedded software developers and engineers in Japan, 71% said security was a “top priority” or “high priority.” Additionally, 75% of respondents rated real-time performance as “very important” or “quite important,” indicating that high-performance real-time OSs are in particularly high demand. This result shows the strong demand for security and performance in the Japanese market. The security advantages of proprietary OS are becoming more prominent in the Japanese market The superiority of a proprietary OS from a security perspective has become clear. Globally, the security breach rate for proprietary OS users was 40%, compared to 46% for open source OS users. This difference is even more pronounced in a study of the Japanese market, where the breach rate for proprietary OS users was 16.7%, compared to 30.6% for open source OS users. This result shows that the security superiority of proprietary OS is clearer in the Japanese market. Obtaining safety certification becomes a bigger challenge for Japanese companies 58% of Japanese developers face challenges in obtaining OS safety certification, especially in the medical device industry (70%) and robotics industry (69%).
Furthermore, 24% of developers report that OS development,
certification, and testing has delayed project delivery, resulting in an average time-to-market delay of 1.4 months. “BlackBerry QNX’s Country Sales Director Japan IoT Agarwal Sachin said: “As we enter the era of “Software Defined Everything,” functional safety (FuSa) and security are becoming extremely important. We’re seeing strong security requirements and a strong need for real-time performance, making solutions like BlackBerry QNX even more valuable.” Pressure on developers threatens safety and security The findings suggest that Japanese software engineers and developers, in line with global trends, are faced with the need to compromise critical safety requirements due to deadline urgency. In the Japanese market, 58% of software engineers and developers report that deadline and cost pressures force them to make important safety compromises. Although this is lower than the global average of 75%, it is still a worryingly high number. This situation poses potential risks to product quality and safety, and may affect a company’s reputation and market competitiveness in the long run. Cost issues of obtaining safety certification The cost of obtaining safety certification is a major challenge for Japanese developers. Research shows that Japanese developers require an average of 83 million yen of corporate resources to obtain safety certification. This places a huge burden on many companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, and impacts the speed of innovation and market deployment. Moreover, this high cost investment causes companies to struggle with efficient allocation of resources and can limit investment in other important development areas. ​ Other main findings Impact of security vulnerabilities : Globally, 72% of respondents reported that security vulnerabilities directly delayed project timelines. This high percentage clearly demonstrates the importance of security measures and their impact on the entire product development cycle. Security patch application frequency Although 73% of respondents said they prioritize OS security, the frequency with which security patches are applied varies, with an average of five weeks between updates. This long update interval can make it difficult to respond quickly to new vulnerabilities and increase potential security risks. Delays due to OS-related issues : OS issues have a significant impact on project timelines, with 34% of developers reporting missed deadlines due to OS-related issues. The global average delay is one month, which can delay products to market and reduce competitiveness. To learn more about how BlackBerry QNX’s portfolio of embedded software solutions can help you accelerate safety certification, ensure reliability, and reduce development time, please visit BlackBerry QNX Please take a look. Research Methodology: Research was commissioned by BlackBerry QNX and conducted by Coleman Parkes from July to September 2024. We surveyed 1,000 embedded software developers and engineers in North America (US and Canada), Europe (UK, France, Germany), and Asia Pacific (Japan, South Korea). ​ About BlackBerry BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services for businesses and government agencies around the world. BlackBerry solutions are installed in 235 million devices. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions. In addition, we are leading in key areas such as endpoint security management, encryption, and embedded systems. For more information, please visit BlackBerry.com At the same time as viewing @QNX News Please follow us. Trademarks including, but not limited to, BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design are registered trademarks or trademarks of BlackBerry Limited. Additionally, exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third party products or services. Media inquiries BlackBerry Japan Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office Phone: 03-4405-9537 Email: BlackBerryPR@next-pr.co.jp