Press Release
IMC WorldCell and iJET Travel Intelligence Launch WorldLink "Personal Guardian"
Service
Annapolis, Maryland - January 29, 2002 - IMC WorldCell, a provider of international mobile voice
and data services for enterprises and mobile professionals, and iJET Travel Intelligence,
the leading provider of real-time travel intelligence for the global travel industry,
today announced the launch of WorldLink, a wireless travel intelligence and assistance
service for international business and leisure travelers. With WorldLink, your
phone becomes your personal guardian.WorldLink, the first service to offer a comprehensive traveler safety net, provides coverage in more than 130 countries through cellular networks and globally by satellite network. WorldLink provides unparalleled peace of mind for international travelers by combining IMC WorldCell´s global wireless services, iJET´s real-time travel alerts, and travel and medical assistance from Travel Guard, America´s leading travel insurance company.
Through their WorldCell phone and e-mail, WorldLink travelers receive iJET alerts that provide immediate notice of emerging or evolving conditions on their route that may impact their trip, along with recommendations for minimizing disruptions. Travelers can be connected around-the-clock to the WorldLink travel and assistance center for help with travel problems including medical referrals, emergency claims assistance, passport replacement, and legal referrals.
"Our goal for the WorldCell service has always been to provide a lifeline to the office or home when traveling abroad. We have done this for years by providing a single phone and phone number for our customers, regardless of their destination. The WorldLink program takes that commitment a significant step further by putting the power of information in our customers' hands when they need it the most," said Blake Swensrud, IMC WorldCell´s Chairman and CEO. "It is one thing to check travel advisories before leaving home, but something else entirely in an ever-changing world to receive real-time, relevant security updates once you are on the road."
In addition to real-time wireless alerts, WorldLink provides travelers with a personal WorldcueTraveler™ Web site from iJET that contains detailed destination intelligence based on each traveler´s itinerary and profile, taking into account such factors as age, gender, and health conditions. iJET continuously monitors more than 5,000 sources from around the world, covering issues related to security, health, entry/exit, transportation, communication, finance, culture, environment, legal and language.
"Staying informed of changing conditions while traveling abroad saves time, money and even lives," said Bruce McIndoe, CEO of iJET. "Transportation problems, civil unrest and terrorist activities represent just a few of the disruptions regularly faced by international travelers. Through WorldLink, travelers can feel secure knowing that their itinerary is being monitored 24/7, that they will be contacted if there is a development that may affect their trip, and that travel assistance is just a call away."
WorldLink pricing is based on package features and trip length. Introductory pricing for a seven-day trip starts at $47.95, less than most standard phone rental rates.
About iJET Intelligent Risk Systems
iJET Intelligent Risk Systems is a leader in business resiliency, helping multinational corporations and government organizations monitor, protect against and respond to global threats. Integrating world-class open source intelligence with patented technology, iJET’s award-winning Worldcue® solutions help clients monitor and assess global threats relative to their key people, facilities and supply chain assets; automatically track and communicate with travelers and expatriates; and deploy emergency response services throughout the world at a moment's notice. Providing a unified view of threats to assets, iJET enables clients to mitigate risks, reduce corporate liability and prepare for and respond to business disruptions.
