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International SOS marks 60000 downloads of its travel assistance app at ASIS convention
Philadelphia
Today International SOS marked a milestone in its effort to provide mobile assistance solutions for travelers by announcing that the company’s travel assistance application for members has achieved 60,000 downloads.
The announcement was made as International SOS participates in the 2012 ASIS Convention in Philadelphia, a gathering of security thought leaders. This app, and its adoption by thousands of business travelers in 128 countries over the last several months, exemplifies a continuing mobile technology trend in the corporate travel sphere.
“This app puts medical and security information directly in the hands of travelers and expatriates, which is important because thorough preparation is key to traveling safely,” said Tim Daniel, Group Executive Vice President, International SOS. “This technology gives travelers the peace of mind and confidence to go anywhere in the world and is a great way to stay informed of constantly changing conditions.”
As the only medical and travel security app integrated into a global assistance infrastructure, the app provides members with immediate access to location-specific alerts as they are issued by International SOS’ medical and security teams. Other features include:
One-click dialing to the nearest International SOS Assistance Center for whenever they need help or advice; Medical and security guides that can be easily viewed on mobile devices with access to information on over 200 countries and 300 cities around the world; Instant access to the latest medical and security alerts for their current location from International SOS and Control Risks (with the capability to browse alerts for other locations); Welcome video in 10 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
International SOS members can download the app by opening their Smartphone’s browser and going to app.internationalsos.com. The app is available on all iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices; a membership number is required for activation.
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Notes to Editors
About the International SOS Group of Companies The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability. Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com
