ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, aleading provider of global intelligence and business resiliency services,today announced the launch of Worldcue(R) Critical Contact(SM), an enhancementto Worldcue Global Control Center. Critical Contact enables users tocommunicate seamlessly with employees via SMS, phone and e-mail messages;request and track responses from employees; and initiate a conference callfrom the Worldcue platform -- improving response time during critical events.
Critical Contact delivers voice messages to cell phones, VOIP phones,satellite phones and traditional land lines, and text messages to emailaccounts, Blackberry(R) handhelds, text-enabled mobile phones, and otherwireless devices.
"Worldcue Critical Contact is an important enhancement that integrates ourworld-class intelligence and traveler tracking technology with instantcommunication capability," said Steve Hoffman, iJET's CEO. "Not only canorganizations instantly identify employees at risk, they can now communicateand track responses from hundreds of employees when imminent threats andcrises threaten their safety and security, reinforcing an organization'sbusiness resiliency initiatives."
The new communication service allows Worldcue Travel Risk Management andExpatriate Risk Management licensed users to:
-- Identify and contact employees who may be affected by a threat orincident
-- Distribute consistent information about critical events as they unfold
-- Receive and track responses from employees via SMS, phone and email
-- Initiate and "push" a conference call instantly to all messagerecipients
-- Track the status of message delivery across recipients and contacttypes
Critical Contact is powered by Send Word Now(TM), a leading provider ofon-demand alert and response services. iJET integrated the company's AlertService application programming interface (API) and enhanced the Worldcuemessaging technology to create the Critical Contact service.
For more information on Critical Contact please contact iJET atinfo@iJET.com.
About iJET Intelligent Risk Systems
iJET Intelligent Risk Systems is a leader in business resiliency, helpingmultinational corporations and government organizations monitor, protectagainst and respond to global threats. Integrating world-class open sourceintelligence with patented technology, iJET's award-winning Worldcue(R)solutions help clients monitor and assess global threats relative to their keypeople, facilities and supply chain assets; automatically track andcommunicate with travelers and expatriates; and deploy emergency responseservices throughout the world at a moment's notice. Providing a unified viewof threats to assets, iJET enables clients to mitigate risks, reduce corporateliability and prepare for and respond to business disruptions. For moreinformation about iJET, please visit www.iJET.com.
About Send Word Now
Send Word Now(TM) is the leading provider of on-demand alerting andresponse services driving effective communication during time sensitivesituations. The easy-to-use, web based services are used by corporations,government agencies, and educational institutions to ensure fast, effective,two-way communication in real-time, ensuring continuity during time sensitiveevents - anywhere, anytime, regardless of location, device or connection. Thecompany is headquartered in New York City. More information about Send WordNow(TM) emergency notification can be found at www.sendwordnow.com.
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