BlackBerry completes AtHoc acquisition

The proposed BlackBerry acquisition of AtHoc, a leading provider of secure, networked crisis communications, announced in July 2015, has been completed.

AtHoc will operate as a division of BlackBerry, and its CEO Guy Miasnik, will lead the division as part of BlackBerry's senior leadership team reporting to John Chen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. AtHoc technology enhances BlackBerry's mission to provide secure communication solutions for the connected world. It will integrate with BlackBerry's enterprise portfolio of cross-platform solutions and trusted global network to enable new capabilities for safety, security and mission-critical business communications.