WebEOC launches in the UK and Europe
Already the proven and well known backbone of crisis and special event management across the US, WebEOC was the trusted system used to manage Hurricane Irene; the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill; President Obama’s Inauguration; and major sporting events like Superbowl among a plethora of effective key US deployments for the Intermedix solution, to date.
The lack of a similarly vigorous technological system enabling emergency services and key agencies - to easily share real-time information in the event of a disaster or incident in the UK and Europe - has been strongly criticised.
WebEOC was built by emergency managers, for emergency managers. The software combines industry expertise and technology advancements for an enhanced tool that provides users with an intuitive experience, familiar processes, and scalability. In addition, optimised workflows simplify the user’s ability to access and action significant information during an incident.
Intermedix CEO, Joel Portice (right), said: “The WebEOC system is tried and tested in the most demanding environments in the US and we are very excited to now be bringing it to the UK and the rest of the world to meet specific territory crisis management needs.”
Incidents and disasters occur at all hours of the day and WebEOC is a supported software 24x7x365. In the UK, Category 1 and 2 Responders (including the Police Services, Fire and Rescue Authorities, Ambulance Services, Hospital Trusts, Public Health, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency), currently operate using different, disparate systems.
Intermedix’s UK and Europe operation is headed up by Ian Carr (above), Market Development Director. He said: “Many emergency management professionals depend on WebEOC to manage both daily and emergency incidents; to meet these needs, we have always placed a strong emphasis on user feedback in the development. Essentially, WebEOC software supports national and local agencies in handling day-to-day operations, managing special events and responding to disasters.
“The technology makes it possible to intelligently aggregate diverse data sources and share critical information across government and non-government agencies, providing the best possible response to any incident or emergency situation. We’re absolutely delighted to be launching in the UK and Europe from our base in Reading, Berkshire.”