About this tag
The emergency communications tag covers technology and operational issues that affect how organizations deliver alerts and maintain access during critical events. Recent coverage examines BlackBerry AtHoc’s direct Microsoft Entra ID synchronization and Microsoft Teams integration, showing how accurate directory data can support incident-response workflows and reduce the risk of notifying outdated staff records. It also explores a major Telstra mobile network outage that disrupted emergency triple-zero calls alongside transport, payments, EV charging and other connected services. Together, these articles highlight the role of identity management, collaboration platforms, carrier resilience and practical backup options such as alternate networks, Wi-Fi calling and internet calling.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    BlackBerry AtHoc 7.22 Adds Direct Microsoft Entra ID Sync

    BlackBerry AtHoc Cloud 7.22 is tightening its Microsoft ties with direct Microsoft Entra ID synchronization, while its existing Microsoft Teams integrations keep emergency communications inside the collaboration tool many organizations already use. The practical change is in identity...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Telstra Mobile Outage: November 2006 Time Fault Hit Triple Zero

    Telstra’s national mobile network collapsed within minutes early Wednesday after a software fault pushed critical time-telling systems back to November 2006, disrupting millions of customers, train services, EV chargers, Eftpos payments and some triple-zero calls before chief executive Vicki...