The partnership combines ACR Bivy’s leading satellite communication devices with Vismo’s advanced security applications, offering global safety solutions specifically designed to protect employees in remote locations where traditional cellular service is unavailable.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – 08-01-2024. ACR Bivy, a company of ACR Electronics, a tier one provider of outdoor safety devices, and Vismo, a global specialist in employee safety solutions, announce a partnership to deliver enhanced employee safety where there is poor or no cellular signal.
The collaboration integrates the proven ACR Bivy Stick Satellite Communicator with Vismo’s extensive safety services, including the advanced Vismo Locate & Protect App and Vismo Secure Portal, used by many Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies and other organizations.
Enhanced safety through satellite technology
Vismo’s app is designed to locate employees in challenging environments around the globe. With the integration of the Bivy Stick Satellite Communicator, the app provides essential communication capabilities in areas lacking cell coverage:
- Precise Location Services. Enables GPS location tracking to accurately pinpoint employee positions.
- Instant Alerts. Allows employees to send text-based alerts, enhancing response capabilities during critical situations.
- Efficient Emergency Response. Facilitates communication with emergency contacts via text messaging through the Bivy Stick, aiding swift action when conventional communication channels are unavailable.
The Vismo Secure Portal enables robust monitoring and management capabilities, enhancing organizational response to safety incidents via:
- Live Maps. Displays the last known locations of employees for improved situational awareness.
- Incident Trails: Records and tracks alert history and employee movements, assisting in emergency response and analysis.
- Encrypted Messaging: Provides a secure platform for communication between employees and control centers, critical for maintaining operational security and privacy.
“The integration of ACR Bivy Stick into our Vismo Locate & Protect App and Secure Portal signals a noteworthy milestone in Vismo’s mission to offer unrivaled safety solutions,” stated Colin Dale, Global Sales Director at Vismo. “Users will experience seamless global coverage, ensuring that help is always just a click away, no matter how remote their location.”
Vance Cook, ACR’s VP of 2 Way Satellite Communications, remarked, “Our collaboration with Vismo marks a significant advancement in our mission. The Bivy Stick is designed to provide cost-effective communication and safety in areas where cell coverage doesn’t reach. By teaming up with Vismo, we’re not just enhancing safety standards, we’re making it far more accessible and efficient for businesses to protect their workers in remote environments.”
This partnership aims to deliver enhanced security measures across diverse sectors, including aviation, travel, executive protection, oil and gas, and security services.
Dale further commented, “Between us, we aim to deliver enhanced security measures, ensuring that organizations can effectively protect their workforce across numerous diverse industries.”
About ACR Electronics, Inc.
As a world leader in safety and survival technologies for over 65 years, ACR Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures rescue beacons and survival equipment for the marine, outdoor, aviation and military markets. ACR Electronics marine and outdoor products are engineered to work in all conditions when needed the most and include Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), Search and Rescue Transponders (SART), VHF, two-way satellite communication devices, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Man Overboard (MOB), emergency lights, search lights, and other associated safety accessories.
ACR Electronics operates within the ACR Group of companies, which spans a portfolio of brands including Bivy, ARTEX, Ocean Signal, United Moulders Ltd (UML), SKYTRAC Systems, Flight Data Systems, Latitude Technologies, NAL Research, and FreeFlight Systems. ACR Electronics is the foremost development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. For more information go to www.ACRARTEX.com
About Vismo
Vismo is a leading provider of advanced location tracking and risk management solutions. With its innovative technology, Vismo empowers organizations to effectively manage and mitigate risks faced by their employees, whether they are traveling locally or globally.
By combining precise location tracking, mass notification capabilities, and proactive risk level alerts, Vismo enables organizations to enhance employee safety and respond swiftly to incidents. With over 450,000 individuals safeguarded by Vismo, it is a trusted solution that provides peace of mind and cost advantages for all. Learn more at www.vismo.com
