BlackBerry Limited, the global mobile communications company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AtHoc, the crisis network communications company. AtHoc's software platform enables real-time exchange of critical information between people, devices and organizations during business continuity and life-saving operations. The transaction is expected to close in BlackBerry's third fiscal 2016 quarter and will be subject to customary closing conditions.
The platform will integrate with BlackBerry's enterprise portfolio and trusted global network to provide customers with new capabilities for mission-critical protection, security and enterprise communications. The acquisition will allow AtHoc to expand its global presence, increase its sales and deliver new applications on a secure platform for mass communications. With these new applications, it would be possible, for example, to integrate AtHoc solutions with BBM Meetings during alert situations to provide live video feeds or broadcast messages, allowing real-time collaboration between leaders and decision makers.
AtHoc's Crisis Networked Communications Platform sends alerts to all types of devices – including iOS, Android, PC and Mac desktops, digital panels, radios, IP phones and terminals such as sirens, fire alarms and loudspeakers. -speakers. This facilitates the connection and exchange of information between individuals and organizations in the event of a crisis. In addition to being the leading solutions provider for the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and Homeland Security, AtHoc also collaborates with public and private companies around the world, including industrial facilities and healthcare providers.
Avanade and CloudTalent
Avanade, a global provider of business technology, cloud and managed services, today announced the acquisition of CloudTalent, a UK-based strategic cloud consulting firm that helps organizations realize the benefits of the cloud by offering simple solutions to complex cloud problems. customers in all sectors. The purchase strengthens Avanade's Microsoft-focused cloud and infrastructure business in the UK and supports the expansion of services across Western Europe.
Many companies understand the importance of moving to the cloud and transforming their business operations, but struggle to achieve this important IT shift. To fully reap the benefits of the cloud, you need a long-term strategy, skillful planning, and expert execution. Together, Avanade and CloudTalent will help their customers accelerate their technology environment change, thanks to Avanade's expertise and CloudTalent's proven consulting practice, combined with the Associate Network, a peer community of experienced IT talent.
“We are delighted to welcome CloudTalent to the Avanade family,” says Julian Tomison, General Manager of Avanade UK. “The strategic combination of CloudTalent's capabilities with Avanade's technology and managed services significantly enhances our ability to help customers achieve rapid results on their journey to the cloud.” The financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
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