BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety Edition Provides Local Governments and Universities Ability to Securely Communicate Critical Information Directly to their Community

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On Sept. 23, 2020, BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) launched the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition, enhancing local governments and universities' capabilities for critical communications. This cloud-based system allows rapid dissemination of vital information during emergencies, and has supported various crises globally. Designed for quick deployment and affordability, the solution complies with accessibility standards and offers multi-language support. Additionally, it integrates with other public safety networks to ensure timely notifications, emphasizing BlackBerry's commitment to securing communities.

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• Launch of BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition enhances communication capabilities for local governments and universities.
• The solution allows for rapid dissemination of critical information during emergencies, improving public safety.
• Cloud-based and affordable, it provides quick deployment and ADA 508 accessibility compliance.

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WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced the BlackBerry® AtHoc® Public Safety edition, providing local governments and universities proven capabilities to deliver critical communications directly to the public in an accurate, secure and trusted manner. As part of their critical event management programs, BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition enables public leaders to rapidly disseminate critical information to everyone in an affected area to keep their communities informed and safe.

Severe weather events, and other major occurrences like rolling blackouts, traffic advisories, public health emergencies and civil unrest impact the public. BlackBerry has supported local governments through crises including earthquakes in Latin America, hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, tornadoes in the Great Plains and wildfires on the West Coast. The AtHoc Public Safety edition builds on this experience to provide a complete cloud-based critical event communication system in a secure, easily managed and cost-effective manner.

"Over the past decade, BlackBerry has successfully provided local governments with the tools needed to quickly notify residents and share timely critical information to keep people safe. We are excited to announce the addition of the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition to help leaders more effectively protect the public," said Christoph Erdmann, Senior Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry. "The solution can be deployed quickly to enable the most secure real-time information notifications to the community, so that people can make informed and safety-critical decisions in times of crisis."

Public safety requires a concerted effort by many people, teams and organizations. BlackBerry AtHoc can bridge the gap between employees, the public, and essential services when critical information needs to be delivered quickly and reliably. Official notifications can be sent through multiple channels including Apps, SMS, RF enabled sirens, digital signage, radio and TV to quickly reach everyone within a specified geography at the time of the communication. Residents also can self-register to receive additional enhanced notifications based on event types of interest to them.

Designed for the diverse population needs of local governments and universities, the SaaS offering operates from a certified secure cloud, can be up and running quickly, provides ADA 508 accessibility compliance and multiple language support and can connect into the notification networks of other organizations with a public safety mission. Fixed cost affordable pricing is available based on the size of the community that needs to be communicated with. BlackBerry AtHoc has cloud instances in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands to comply with local data residency mandates.

Learn more about BlackBerry AtHoc at the 2020 BlackBerry Security Summit (October 6-7). During the company's seventh annual event, industry experts and thought leaders from across the globe will come together virtually to discuss a range of topics, including security in a remote working world, business continuity, Zero Trust/zero touch, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and crisis communications for employee safety. To register, please visit: https://www.blackberry.com/securitysummit.

About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including 175M cars on the road today.  Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security management, encryption, and embedded systems.  BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.

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FAQ

What is the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition?

The BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition is a cloud-based communication system designed for local governments and universities to disseminate critical information during emergencies.

How does the BlackBerry AtHoc system work?

The system allows public leaders to quickly send notifications through various channels, ensuring timely dissemination of vital information to communities during crises.

What are the benefits of the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition?

It offers rapid deployment, affordability, multi-language support, and compliance with accessibility standards.

When was the BlackBerry AtHoc Public Safety edition launched?

It was launched on September 23, 2020.

Which areas does BlackBerry AtHoc support?

BlackBerry AtHoc has supported local governments globally during various crises, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and civil unrest.