announced that the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) has approved the BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets for use in DoD networks. To work with the Systems Agency Defense Information (DISA), smartphones successfully underwent testing in the laboratories of the Department of Defense, which issues an Approved Product List DISA Unified Communications (UC APL).
“Research by IDC shows that mobile security is still of paramount importance to government agencies around the world,” said Stephen D. Drake, Program Vice President of IDC’s Mobility and Telecom. “The strict security requirements of the Department of Defense of the United States are among the highest in the world, and this allows other government agencies do the same,” he said.
“BlackBerry 10 is ideal for our government customers, offering a rich mobile computing experience highly sensitive, in conjunction with the proven and validated BlackBerry security model-a combination unmatched in the industry,” said Scott Totzke , Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Security. “This approval will allow DoD customers connect their BlackBerry smartphones BlackBerry Z10 or Q10 to DoD networks for secure access to the assets of the office, while enjoy the wealth of consumer-oriented features BlackBerry 10 brings to the market. “
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