Vodafone Chooses BlackBerry AtHoc for Secure Crisis Communications Offering

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BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) has expanded its partnership with Vodafone to offer BlackBerry AtHoc as an emergency alert and crisis communications solution. The collaboration will serve clients like Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, enabling secure communications and real-time alerts. This partnership builds on their ongoing relationship since 1999 and aims to enhance operational efficiency during critical events, ensuring safety and quick information exchange.

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• Expanded partnership with Vodafone to enhance crisis communications.
• BlackBerry AtHoc will be utilized by key clients like Greater Manchester Police.
• The platform improves operational efficiency during critical events.

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WATERLOO, ON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced an expanded partnership with Vodafone to offer BlackBerry® AtHoc® as its emergency alert and crisis communications solution. Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are the first two customers who have selected BlackBerry AtHoc to deliver secure communications and real-time alerts through this partnership.

"BlackBerry and Vodafone, one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world, have had an ongoing relationship since 1999. We are excited to expand this relationship and now offer the comprehensive BlackBerry AtHoc critical event management solution to Vodafone's business and government customers in the UK," 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 exchange across organizations, their people and devices, so that leaders can make informed and safety-critical decisions in times of crisis."

BlackBerry AtHoc transforms how organizations work together to ensure business operations recover quickly and people stay safe during critical events. It enables organizations, like Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, to share critical safety and operational information within the organization and with other organizations in Greater Manchester to better protect the community and respond more efficiently.

"We chose the secure and reliable BlackBerry AtHoc messaging platform to allow us to share and receive real time information across our business and police operations," said Darren Spurgeon, Police Inspector at Greater Manchester Police. "BlackBerry AtHoc will help us rapidly respond to internal operational issues and ensure accurate information is shared across multiple police departments and personnel using both analog and digital channels."

"We are delighted to add BlackBerry AtHoc to our portfolio of security solutions. It will help customers such as Greater Manchester Police and Fire connect with their frontline staff quickly and securely," said Anne Sheehan, Business Director at Vodafone UK.

Vodafone is a BlackBerry Platinum Partner. Vodafone's in-house engineers, consultants, architects and desk-based support staff are trained and certified on BlackBerry AtHoc and BlackBerry Spark® Suites solutions.

To learn more about how BlackBerry AtHoc provides secure communications to keep people safe and operations running, please visit https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/products/blackberry-athoc. 

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 significance of BlackBerry's partnership with Vodafone?

The expanded partnership allows BlackBerry to offer its AtHoc solution for emergency communications, enhancing security for Vodafone's business and government customers.

Who are the first customers using BlackBerry AtHoc?

The first customers are Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

How does BlackBerry AtHoc improve crisis communications?

BlackBerry AtHoc enables secure and real-time information exchange, aiding organizations in making informed decisions and responding quickly during crises.

What are the benefits of using BlackBerry AtHoc for organizations?

It enhances operational efficiency and safety by allowing organizations to share critical information quickly and securely during emergencies.

When was the partnership between Vodafone and BlackBerry announced?

The partnership was announced on July 29, 2020.