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ACR Bivy and Vismo partner to enhance employee safety in remote areas

August 1, 2024

New partnership to improve employee safety in areas with poor cellular signal

ACR Bivy, part of ACR Electronics, and Vismo have announced a partnership to enhance employee safety in areas with poor or no cellular signal.

As reported by ACR Bivy, this collaboration combines the ACR Bivy Stick Satellite Communicator with Vismo’s safety services, including the Vismo Locate & Protect App and the Vismo Secure Portal, which are used by numerous Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.

The integration aims to provide improved communication capabilities and safety measures for employees in remote locations.

The ACR Bivy Stick Satellite Communicator enables GPS tracking, text-based alerts, and emergency communication in areas without cell coverage.

Vismo’s safety solutions and their integration with ACR Bivy Stick

Vismo’s app offers precise location services, allowing for accurate GPS tracking of employees in challenging environments.

The integration with the Bivy Stick enhances these capabilities by enabling text alerts and efficient emergency responses through satellite communication.

The Vismo Secure Portal offers robust monitoring and management tools, including live maps that display employees’ last known locations, incident trails that track alert history and movements, and encrypted messaging for secure communication between employees and control centers.

Colin Dale, Global Sales Director at Vismo, stated: “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.

“Users will experience seamless global coverage, ensuring that help is always just a click away, no matter how remote their location.”

Comments from ACR and Vismo on the partnership

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.”

Application of the partnership across various sectors

This partnership aims to deliver enhanced security measures across diverse sectors, including aviation, travel, executive protection, oil and gas, and security services.

Colin Dale further commented: “Between us, we aim to deliver enhanced security measures, ensuring that organizations can effectively protect their workforce across numerous diverse industries.”

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