Michael Lazaridis
Updated: 09/15/2017 by Computer Hope
Name: Michael (Mike) Lazaridis
Born: March 14, 1961, in Istanbul, Turkey
Computer-related contributions
- Greek Canadian businessman.
- Founder and Vice Chairman of RIM (Research in Motion), which created and manufactures the BlackBerry wireless handheld device.
Honors and awards
- Received a Science and Technical award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1998).
Quotes
"Camera phones will be rejected by corporate users."