BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) investors were a happy lot last year as the stock delivered impressive gains of about 62%, beating the NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index by a wide margin. This terrific outperformance was a result of the onetime smartphone giant's transformation into a security software and services provider.It won't be surprising if BlackBerry keeps up the momentum in the new year, thanks to catalysts in two crucial areas that could work in its favor.Image Source: BlackBerry.