Vismo, the York-based provider of location tracking and risk management solutions, and International SOS, a global provider of medical and travel security services, celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership this year, coinciding with the US arrival of Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October.
During the hurricanes, the companies provided their clients’ employees – users of the Vismo Locate & Protect App – with intelligence updates, including special advisories, to help them keep as safe as possible.
Special advisories include “Act Now, take immediate precautions or change travel plans” notifications. During the hurricanes the advisories were used by clients in real-time, and sent via mass notification messages to users likely to be impacted by the hurricanes. The notification tool uses multiple communication channels, including SMS, email, Slack, and voice, to communicate with users, to maximise the chances of them receiving advisories.
Colin Dale, global sales director, Vismo, said: “We are delighted that our app and portal operated seamlessly with International SOS before, during and after the hurricanes, to help save lives and minimise injury. It’s a testament to both parties that mass notification did its job, despite the conditions that many of the app users and their phones found themselves in.
“But the app is designed to work under extreme conditions by extending battery life, operating with weak network signals and giving enhanced real-time tracking accuracy.”
Sally Wang, Group Vice President, Global Alliances & Partnerships, International SOS, added: “International SOS plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of mobile workforces, and we are delighted to mark the celebration of ten years of partnership that has supported organisations worldwide.”
Over the past decade, Vismo and International SOS have worked closely on technical breakthroughs to benefit their clients’ employees. The latest is the integration of International SOS Advisories into the Vismo Secure Portal, which happened before this year’s hurricane season and further enhances the platform’s capabilities.
The advisories – intelligence-based updates and urgent notifications – give the app users real-time updates and alerts from International SOS, ensuring they stay informed and prepared for any potential risks or emergencies when traveling or working in hazardous, at-risk environments.
Dale continued: “The addition of special advisories to the Vismo Secure Portal marks a significant step in our shared mission to prioritise safety and security for our clients’ staff. The continued collaboration between us promises to deliver even greater advancements in emergency preparedness in the years to come.”
