WATERLOO, Ont. – BlackBerry Ltd. has signed a deal to buy California-based software company AtHoc, which develops emergency alert systems for government agencies, military bodies, and other organizations.
Financial terms of the deal were not released.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
BlackBerry said Wednesday that the AtHoc platform will be integrated with its enterprise portfolio.
AtHoc helps organizations and people to connect and share information in times of crisis.
- Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government
- Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy
- Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9
- Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke
Its clients include the U.S. departments of defence and homeland security as well as public and private enterprises.
BlackBerry says the deal announced Wednesday will enable AtHoc to expand globally.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.