Earlier this week at the BlackBerry Security Summit 2016, BlackBerry made a couple of announcements, about winning contracts with the U.S. Senate and U.S. Coast Guard. With the U.S. Senate and U.S. Coast Guards opting for BlackBerry AtHoc software, it is clear that BlackBerry’s software push is bringing some serious business. Check the full release after the break.
| Spoiler Inside: BlackBerry software selected for U.S. Senate crisis communications on Capitol Hill | SelectShow |
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Led by U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Office, BlackBerry’s Highly Secure AtHoc Software to be implemented for Critical Alerts across United States Capitol Complex NEW YORK – BLACKBERRY SECURITY SUMMIT – July 19, 2016 – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, today announced that the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Office (Sergeant at Arms) has awarded a multi-million dollar order for the BlackBerry AtHoc crisis communications software to power the Sergeant at Arms’ Joint Emergency Mass Notification Systems (JEMNS) over five years. With full spectrum enterprise level alerting and accountability, JEMNS powered by AtHoc provides secure notification and communications in times of crisis for as many as 50,000 individuals working and visiting the US Capitol Complex. This announcement marks the second large engagement between BlackBerry’s AtHoc and Leidos, which also partnered to provide the US Army their global mass notification under the Emergency Management Modernization Program. Full implementation of the JEMNS based on the AtHoc solution will be achieved over the coming months, with Leidos providing direct support and help desk support to the Congressional community. “It’s critical for the nation’s political epicenter to be prepared with a unified communications system to swiftly and securely communicate in the event of an emergency,” says John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry. “As the leading provider of crisis communication software to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, AtHoc has demonstrated the ability to enable highly secure information-exchange for the world’s most demanding organizations. The U.S. Senate is joining more than three million US federal government personnel today in using BlackBerry’s AtHoc software for their crisis communications capability.” To follow the news at the annual BlackBerry Security Summit today, use #BBSecurity and read more at www.InsideBlackBerry.com. About BlackBerry BlackBerry is securing a connected world, delivering innovative solutions across the entire mobile ecosystem and beyond. We secure the world’s most sensitive data across all end points – from cars to smartphones – making the mobile-first enterprise vision a reality. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com. About AtHoc AtHoc, a division of BlackBerry Limited, is the pioneer and recognized leader in networked crisis communication, protecting millions of people and thousands of organizations around the world. AtHoc provides a seamless and reliable exchange of critical information among organizations, their people and devices. A trusted partner to the world’s most demanding customers, AtHoc is the leading provider to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and safeguards numerous other government agencies and leading commercial enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, AtHoc operates around the globe. For more information about AtHoc, please visit www.athoc.com | |
| Spoiler Inside: United States Coast Guard Chooses BlackBerry Software for Alert Warning System Expansion | SelectShow |
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New Capabilities of the AtHoc Software Enhance Crisis Communications and Improve Accountability for Headquarters Staff NEW YORK, NEW YORK–(Marketwired – July 19, 2016) – BLACKBERRY SECURITY SUMMIT – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, today announced that its AtHoc division has expanded its relationship with the United States Coast Guard, extending the capabilities and functionality of the Coast Guard’s award-winning Alert Warning System (AWS) 2.0 to include alerting for staff members in the National Capitol Region. This addition to AtHoc’s existing support for the Coast Guard’s AWS enables more than 3,800 individuals to receive and respond to emergency alerts on their computers. This functionality is in addition to the system’s existing ability to reach personnel via telephone, text or email. By reaching personnel at their workplace with automated, highly targeted alerts determined by the severity of the threat and the location and responsibility of each individual, AtHoc helps maximize the safety and security of Coast Guard and civilian staff, and improves the accountability of all personnel affected by an emergency situation. AtHoc’s relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard, a component organization of the Department of Homeland Security, supporting its Alert Warning System 2.0 is now more than five years old, and enables the agency to reach more than 80,000 users with emergency notifications using highly secure and certified software. This expansion also improves the Coast Guard’s ability to collaborate and coordinate with other organizations, such as Defense organizations and local communities around the National Capitol Region. “It is a privilege to support the USCG and their mission,” said Dubhe Beinhorn, Vice President of AtHoc’s Federal Group, a division of BlackBerry. “We are proud to be part of their efforts to increase crisis communications coverage in the National Capital Region, and improve the safety and accountability of headquarters staff.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a marquee customer and user of BlackBerry’s security software, with currently more than 220,000 DHS users licensed to use its AtHoc Crisis Communication software. These include, in addition to the USCG, other DHS component organizations at enterprise levels, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE) and DHS headquarters at the Nebraska Avenue Complex. “We are honored by the long term relationship forged with DHS,” said Guy Miasnik, President of BlackBerry’s AtHoc division. “We are committed to continuously support its mission of securing our nation both in the physical and cyber spaces.” To follow the news at the annual BlackBerry Security Summit today, use #BBSecurity and read more at www.InsideBlackBerry.com. About BlackBerry BlackBerry is securing a connected world, delivering innovative solutions across the entire mobile ecosystem and beyond. We secure the world’s most sensitive data across all end points – from cars to smartphones – making the mobile-first enterprise vision a reality. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com. About AtHoc AtHoc, a division of BlackBerry Limited, is the pioneer and recognized leader in networked crisis communication, protecting millions of people and thousands of organizations around the world. AtHoc provides a seamless and reliable exchange of critical information among organizations, their people and devices. A trusted partner to the world’s most demanding customers, AtHoc is the leading provider to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and safeguards numerous other government agencies and leading commercial enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, AtHoc operates around the globe. For more information about AtHoc, please visit www.athoc.com. Trademarks, including but not limited to ATHOC, EMBLEM Design, ATHOC & Design and PURPLE GLOBE Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, used under license, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. | |
