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International SOS wins 2018 FEM APAC EMMAs award
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International SOS wins 2018 FEM APAC EMMAs award for Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility (Assignee Management)
International SOS’s Digital Travel Risk Management (DTRM) solution won the Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility (Assignee Management) award, which recognises exceptional solutions for end-to-end travel risk management, at the FEM APAC Summit held at the Singapore Expo – MAX Atria on September 6, 2018.
International SOS the world’s leading medical and security risk services company, Digital Travel Risk Management (DTRM) solution has won the award for Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility - Assignee Management” at the 2018 Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) APAC EMMAs (Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards).
The FEM EMMAs are the premier awards for the global mobility and human resources industry. This year’s FEM APAC EMMAs were judged by an independent panel made up of industry experts. Concerning the International SOS team and its DTRM solution, the judges commented: “This is a rising issue in global mobility and International SOS leads the field in innovation and solutions.”
Business travel is on the rise while an influx of new threats around the world is causing concern. Organisations have a legal and moral Duty of Care in keeping their mobile workforce safe. To protect their people in the event of incidents, they must have the processes, resources and technologies in place to ensure their safety and well-being, anytime and anywhere.
The International SOS DTRM solution incorporates its Assistance App, TravelTracker, and TravelReady software, complementing its Corporate Membership programme which provides round-the-clock access to its 26 assistance centres worldwide. The award-winning solution demonstrates the importance of technology to support organisations in delivering accurate and timely pre-departure travel advice, the ability to immediately track and communicate with their mobile workforce in the event of an incident, as well as deliver real-time management reports to keep senior managers informed.
The DTRM solution currently supports 11,000 organisations’ ability to keep their mobile workforce safe and productive globally, including over half of the Fortune Global 500, multi-national corporate clients and mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs.
“We are honoured to receive the FEM APAC EMMAs award. The acknowledgement validates our commitment to enabling business continuity and resilience by helping organisations to keep their key asset – their mobile workforce, safe, healthy and productive. We will continue to innovate to meet our market’s priorities and needs, as well as the ever-changing travel landscape,” said Mr Brian Cheah, Head of Commercial - Singapore, International SOS.
International SOS provides medical and security risk services 24/7 everyday to clients working and travelling aboard. For more information about International SOS, visit https://www.internationalsos.com
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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
