BlackBerry & Vodafone Team Up to Keep Manchester Safe & Secure
On a busy Wednesday, BlackBerry announced a fresh partnership with Vodafone that brings BlackBerry AtHoc into the UK as the go‑to emergency alert and crisis‑communications system.
First‑Movers: GM Police & Fire Services
- Greater Manchester Police
- Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
These two fire‑and‑police powerhouses were the first to jump on board, opting for AtHoc to exchange secure, real‑time alerts across departments.
Why It Matters
When an emergency erupts, the stakes are high. Leaders need the fastest, most dependable info to make critical decisions. AtHoc promises just that: secure, real‑time data sharing between people, devices, and organisations—so you can act faster and keep the community safe.
Statements from the Key Players
Christoph Erdmann, Senior Vice President of Secure Communications, BlackBerry said:
“BlackBerry and Vodafone have been partners since 1999. We’re thrilled to expand the relationship by delivering the full AtHoc critical‑event management solution to Vodafone’s UK business and government clients. It can be deployed quickly, allowing secure, real‑time information flow to aid leaders in making safety‑critical decisions during a crisis.”
Darren Spurgeon, Police Inspector, Greater Manchester Police added:
“We chose the secure & reliable BlackBerry AtHoc platform so we can share and receive real‑time info across police operations. It helps us respond rapidly to internal issues and keeps multiple departments and personnel—whether they use analog or digital channels—on the same page.”
Anne Sheehan, Business Director, Vodafone UK smiled:
“We’re delighted to add BlackBerry AtHoc to our security portfolio. It’ll help customers like Greater Manchester Police and Fire connect with frontline staff quickly and securely.”
What Makes Vodafone a Great Partner?
Vodafone is a BlackBerry Platinum Partner. Their own engineers, architects, consultants, and support desk team are certified experts in BlackBerry AtHoc and BlackBerry Spark Suites, ensuring smooth support and deployment.
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