Tom Furlong

Tom Furlong is an experienced executive with a strong background in product strategy, leadership, and technology development. Currently serving as Vice President of Product Strategy for IoT at BlackBerry, Furlong focuses on hyperconnectivity and security solutions. Previous roles include President and COO at BandwidthX, where a real-time mobile data marketplace was developed, and Founder and Managing Director of Strategic Technology Leadership Consulting, providing consulting services to startups and investment firms. Furlong has held significant positions at Nokia, leading multiple divisions in consumer messaging and cloud services, and was CEO of Kaleidescape, where the company was repositioned for broader market appeal. Earlier career highlights include leading operations at Kiyon and SonicWALL, along with senior roles at SGI and MIPS by Imagination Technologies. Furlong holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Michigan State University.