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BlackBerry's Cybersecurity Solutions Now Available on Carahsoft's NASPO ValuePoint Contract
BlackBerry's Innovative Cyber Defense Offerings Now Available to State and Local Governments, K-12 School Districts and Higher Education Institutions
WATERLOO, Ontario and RESTON, Va., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted IT Solutions Provider(R) , today announced that BlackBerry's cybersecurity products have been added to Carahsoft's National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint contract. The contract addition enables Carahsoft and BlackBerry to provide BlackBerry's robust cybersecurity solutions portfolio to participating States, Local Governments and Educational Institutions.
NASPO ValuePoint is a cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements using a lead-state model. The program provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting. By leveraging the leadership and expertise of all states and the purchasing power of their public entities, NASPO ValuePoint delivers the highest valued, reliable, and competitively sourced contracts, offering public entities outstanding pricing.
"This new route to market is exciting for both BlackBerry and for the NASPO membership," said Chris Russo, US SLED Sales Director at BlackBerry. "Over the past 40 years, BlackBerry has established a portfolio of offerings that is trusted globally by Government agencies, and we are excited to expand its availability within the Public Sector."
In response to the evolving challenges within an increasingly digital landscape, BlackBerry presents a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Its range of products help Governments achieve continuity and confidence in their infrastructure, communications and people. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, BlackBerry's solutions deliver robust protection against cyber threats, ensuring the security of sensitive data and preserving the integrity of digital ecosystems.
"We are thrilled to announce that BlackBerry's cutting-edge solutions are now available to NASPO members," said Brandi Hiebert, Sales Director who leads the BlackBerry Team at Carahsoft. "This collaboration reflects our joint commitment to providing organizations with the innovative tools needed to keep pace with evolving cyber threats. We look forward to working closely with BlackBerry and our reseller partners to empower our customers to achieve their cybersecurity goals while ensuring a resilient and secure digital future for the nation."
BlackBerry's offerings are available through Carahsoft's NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472, NCPA Contract NCPA01-86, GSA Schedule No. 47QSWA18D008F, SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, OMNIA Partners Contract #R191902, E&I Contract #EI000632021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft team at (855) 346-6346 or BlackBerry@carahsoft.com.
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