BlackBerry has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AtHoc, a provider of secure, networked crisis communications. Its software platform enables people, devices and organisations to exchange critical information in real time during business continuity and life safety operations. The AtHoc platform will integrate with BlackBerry’s enterprise portfolio and trusted global network to offer customers new capabilities for safety, security and mission-critical business communication.
The acquisition will enable AtHoc to expand globally and increase scale, as well as deliver new applications on a secure platform for mass communication. For example, new applications may include integrating AtHoc solutions with BBM Meetings during an alert to enable live video feeds or transmit messages to provide real-time collaboration by leaders and decision makers.
AtHoc’s networked crisis communications platform alerts any device – including iOS, Android, PC and Mac desktops, digital displays, radios, IP phones, and endpoints such as sirens, fire panels and speakers – helping organisations and people to connect and share information in times of crisis.
AtHoc is recognised as a leader by industry analyst firm Gartner and achieved the highest position for ability to execute on the firm’s Magic Quadrant for U.S. Emergency/Mass Notification Services. (Gartner Magic Quadrant for U.S. Emergency/Mass Notification Services, 31 March 2014, Gartner). The transaction is expected to be completed in BlackBerry’s 2016 fiscal third quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions.
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