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MWC 2016 LIVE: BlackBerry acquires Encription, talks Microsoft and health

February 25, 2016 by The Sting's Team Leave a Comment

BlackBerry acquired UK security firm Encription, bolstering a move into cybersecurity consulting that was announced here at MWC. The company has created a Professional CyberSecurity Services practice which will offer organisations consulting services, tools and best practice. BlackBerry was tight-lipped on the detail of the Encription deal, which closed late last week (19 February). Talking […]

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MWC 2016 LIVE: BlackBerry acquires Encription, talks Microsoft and health

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