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BlackBerry Becomes First EMM Vendor to Join HP’s Helion Network

BlackBerry has expressed its happiness as the cloud-based enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution, BES12 Cloud, is now certified through the HP Helion Ready Program.
For those customers that want their software solutions to “just run” on HP Helion OpenStack®, they can now select BES12 Cloud as their EMM solution for use with HP Helion OpenStack.
HP Helion OpenStack is based on open source cloud technology, providing many business advantages, from reducing costs through economies of scale and decreasing TCO to avoiding vendor lock-in and preserving workload portability.
It’s also the common architectural foundation for the HP Helion Network, for which BlackBerry is the first EMM vendor.
The HP Helion Network is an ecosystem of service providers, value-added resellers, independent software vendors, and other partners that will collaborate with HP to build, sell and deliver public cloud/virtual private cloud services based on HP Helion technology.
Comprising smaller communities, such as Cloud28+, the HP Helion Network also offers hardware vendors and solution providers both a way to test and certify their products with HP Helion OpenStack and become a part of HP’s expanding partner ecosystem.
The HP Helion Network works collaboratively to meet the needs of customers rather than being owned and operated by any single vendor.
As part of this ecosystem, BlackBerry can offer enterprise customers looking to leverage HP Helion OpenStack real value from their hybrid IT environments.
“BlackBerry’s enterprise portfolio and global presence reinforce HP and the Helion community’s commitment to creating an open ecosystem of leading IT vendors,” said Steve Dietch, vice president, Cloud Go to Market, HP.
“This program allows customers to confidently deploy HP Helion OpenStack in mixed environments with hardware and software solutions that are certified and supported.”
BES12 Cloud makes mobility easy for businesses. BES12 Cloud makes managing devices, apps and data simpler with a cloud-based EMM solution that is secure, flexible and simple to deploy and easy to use.
No matter if customers are using iPhones, Android, Windows or BlackBerry devices, businesses powered by BES12 Cloud are more protected and more productive.
Beyond the core features of BES12, some key benefits of BES12 Cloud include: Ease of Deployment: BES12 Cloud offers 100 percent online registration and purchase process and it only takes minutes from purchase to EMM service availability in the cloud. Cloud subscriptions also include BlackBerry’s award-winning technical support.
Reduced TCO: BES12 Cloud lowers operating costs by eliminating the need for on-premise software, hardware and licenses, while maintaining the same annual subscription pricing as on-premise BES12.
Scalability and Flexibility: BES12 Cloud lets customers rapidly grow their mobile deployments without having to spend heavily on servers and other infrastructure.
Enhanced SIM Based Licensing Compatible – Provides enterprise customers an improved purchasing experience, by supporting the consolidation of operational costs into one monthly invoice from their wireless service partner.
Telecom
Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.

Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
Telecom
SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.

SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Telecom
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.

Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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