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The brand is already struggling to return to a smartphone space that is only increasing in competition.

The attempts being made by BlackBerry to return to a level of success in the smartphone hardware business is certainly an ongoing one, but it appears that the company has been fighting an uphill battle.

Analysts from Scotia Capital are now saying that the company will be reaching a “critical juncture” in 2016.

As much as CEO John Chen has insisted that BlackBerry will not be leaving the hardware industry and while a number of highly strategic moves have been made to help ensure that its smartphones will keep heading to store shelves – and into the hands of consumers and business users – the fact is that it is continuing to lose subscribers and money. In fact, just as the analysts made their prediction, the company also revealed that it would be laying off 125 employees in Canada, in addition to 75 workers in Florida who would also be losing their jobs.

The analysts see a number of different strategic options still left for BlackBerry as this year progresses.

The Scotia Capital analysts said that there are three main strategic options that the Ontario, Canada-based company currently has within its reach. The first would be to step out of hardware while facing a one-time cost that they predict to be around $100 million (USD). The second would be to license its operating system or brand as a whole to another hardware manufacturer. The third would occur if the company’s hardware segment manages to reach profitability this year, in which case it should continue its operations.

A great deal of the decisions that will be made by the company will depend on whether or not its latest smartphone, the Priv slider mobile phone powered by Android, ends up being successful in its sales. Investors have a very close eye on whether or not that key mobile device is managing to appeal to enough consumers to make it worthwhile.

At the same time, BlackBerry has been continuing its evolution as a provider of enterprise software. It could end up spending as much as $1 billion (USD) on the acquisition of companies over the next couple of years and still manage to keep up a net cash balance of $500 million (USD) in that business.

Mobile commerce to find more success in Peru this year

Mobile commerce could become a major boon for companies in Peru. SafetyPay Peru believes that the rise of mobile commerce could lead to a 15% increase in sales for companies that work to engage those with smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Device penetration has made consumers more mobile-centric and companies may have to follow suit in order to find continued success in the coming years. These companies will, of course, have to overcome potential security issues in order to effectively serve mobile consumers.

Consumers are becoming more confident in the security and services of companies participating in the mobile commerce space

In Peru, more consumers are beginning to participate in mobile commerce. This is due to growing confidence that consumers have in platforms that allow them to shop for and purchase products with their mobile devices. In the past, security concerns had lead many consumers to avoid mobile shopping. Companies offering mobile commerce services have worked to make their solutions more secure in order to protect consumer information. This has lead to consumers becoming more confident in the mobile sector, which comes with a willingness to purchase products through shopping platforms.

Retailers will have to become more comfortable with mobile technology in order to connect with consumers

Retailers may have trouble engaging mobile consumers because they are not well versed in mobile technology. Many retailers focus on traditional channels in order to connect with consumers, but they are beginning to feel pressure to become more mobile-centric. One way retailers are trying to connect with consumers is through offering them special deals if they make purchases through a mobile device.

Mobile commerce to see significant growth in the near future

Peru is expected to see a major increase in mobile commerce activity in the coming months. More companies are likely to bring their mobile payment services and other solutions to the country in order to find success in the thriving mobile space. Mobile commerce still faces significant challenges, but companies are likely to overcome these challenges and make the sector more valuable in the near future.