Press Release
iJET Enhances Its Traveler Tracking Service and Initiates Travel Intelligence Monitoring of 50 U.S. Cities
Annapolis, Maryland - July 29, 2002 - iJET® Travel Intelligence® announced today that its recently upgraded Worldcue® services provide enhanced traveler tracking, expanded domestic and international monitoring and improved communication with travelers.
In response to requests from Worldcue clients who have been using the service since it was launched in April 2001, iJET´s WorldcueTracker™ now tracks and locates travelers by their airport, airline, flight and hotel, as well as their travel dates and destinations. WorldcueTracker is an integrated component of the Worldcue platform, which enables companies' travel, security, human resources and risk management professionals to stay abreast of changing conditions that may impact travelers, instantly see which of their travelers are affected and, if desired, immediately contact those travelers.
iJET also launched Travel Intelligence coverage of U.S. destinations with 24/7 monitoring of 50 cities, with a focus on airports, airlines, security-related issues and ground transportation. Travelers covered by iJET´s Worldcue services receive real-time travel alerts via e-mail or wireless device about events that may impact their travel. These alerts include recommendations from iJET´s professional intelligence analysts for avoiding or minimizing travel disruptions.
"Our enhancement of iJET´s traveler tracker service and the initiation of U.S. monitoring directly responds to feedback we received from clients and marketing affiliates such as GetThere," said Bruce McIndoe, CEO of iJET. "These are important steps in our mission to help companies and their travelers enjoy the safest, most productive travel possible, both internationally and in the U.S."
The value of U.S. monitoring for travelers was substantiated immediately upon the expanded service launch. Travelers to Washington, D.C. received a travel alert about the high likelihood of street demonstrations during April 20-22 World Bank and IMF meetings in that city. In contrast to general news reports, the iJET alert contained specific details on street closures, expected behavior by demonstrators and police and areas to avoid-with enough advance warning that travelers could change their plans if appropriate.
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.
