Malaysia Expands Deployment of BlackBerry Secure Communications for the 46th and 47th ASEAN Summits

Core Insights - Malaysia has expanded the deployment of BlackBerry's secure communication solutions, AtHoc and SecuSUITE, to enhance security during the ASEAN Summits in 2025 [1][5] - The use of these technologies aims to protect sensitive communications and improve coordination among various government agencies involved in the Summits [3][4] Company Update - BlackBerry AtHoc is utilized for secure emergency notifications and incident response, facilitating real-time coordination across agencies [4] - BlackBerry SecuSUITE is a military-grade secure voice and messaging solution that safeguards sensitive conversations from interception [4][5] - The deployment of these solutions is part of Malaysia's efforts to set a new standard for sovereign secure communications during high-profile events [5][8] Operational Details - During the 46th ASEAN Summit, 100 liaison officers used BlackBerry AtHoc for secure, location-based alerts and coordination [6] - For the upcoming 47th Summit, the number of liaison officers will increase to 150, all equipped with AtHoc and SecuSUITE on mobile devices [6][7] - The technology used is comparable to that employed during the G7 Summits, highlighting its effectiveness in ensuring operational resilience and inter-agency collaboration [8]