Press Release
15 February 2022
AETOS, Collinson and Crisis24 Launch ‘AETOS Assist’ – An Integrated Security, Medical, and Travel Risk Management Service for Businesses
- Integrated security services firm AETOS, announces partnership with Collinson, a global leader in traveller experiences and medical assistance, and leading integrated risk management firm Crisis24, to deliver comprehensive security, medical and travel risk management worldwide.
- AETOS will operate out of its Command Centre, providing critical assistance and remote monitoring services for corporate clients travelling in any part of the world.
SINGAPORE, 15 February 2022 – AETOS, Collinson and Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide ‘AETOS Assist’, an end-to-end integrated security and travel risk management service to businesses. Operating out of a 5G-enabled data-driven Command Centre, AETOS Assist will strengthen Crisis24 and Collinson’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region; enabling organisations to fulfil their duty of care and protect employees in the region and around the world.
Under the agreement, all three companies will harness their combined expertise to provide corporate clients with a complete global risk mitigation service and support, enabling them to effectively assess, mitigate and manage risks amidst the continually evolving threat environment.
From pre-travel risk assessment, real-time security intelligence and people tracking through to crisis management, emergency evacuations and global medical assistance, AETOS Assist will provide specialised support and 24/7/365 peace of mind for business travellers and expatriates. Their medical solution will also include seamless and secure COVID-related travel tests and assistance, to help organisations manage the current pandemic and safeguard workforce health.
“We are excited to join forces with Collinson and Crisis24, both leading experts in the integrated risk management, global traveller, and medical assistance spaces. Enhancing and diversifying our capabilities is part of AETOS’ broader vision to provide integrated security and safety solutions to our clients. This partnership will help AETOS grow its regional footprint, and expand our horizon scanning, threat assessment and response capabilities to mitigate security risks anywhere in the world,” said Mr Alfred Fox, Executive Director & CEO of AETOS Holdings.
Francis Chong, Vice President, Collinson Assistance, Asia Pacific, of Collinson said, “As a global leader in the provision of medical and travel risk management solutions, we are delighted to be joining forces with AETOS and further cement our existing partnership with Crisis24. With corporate travel becoming even more complex during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are dedicated to helping companies better protect and support their employees wherever they operate. Additionally, with the new ISO 31030 Standard moving travel risk management onto the C-Suite agenda, this partnership will ensure businesses can safeguard their most valuable assets – their employees.”
Commenting on the partnership, Richard Hancock, Director Consultancy Services APAC, of Crisis24 said, “Crisis24 looks forward to delivering integrated security risk management services and unrivalled customer experience in partnership with AETOS and Collinson. This is the start of a great collaboration with talented teams. Our combined strengths, unique capabilities and innovative technologies provide seamless security, risk management and medical assistance to our clients in the Asia Pacific region and worldwide.”
###
About AETOS
AETOS Holdings Pte Ltd, a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, is a leading integrated security and safety services provider in Singapore providing an extensive portfolio of services - including infrastructure protection, training and consultancy, security technology solutions, and cash and valuables management - to businesses, organizations, and government agencies.
Formed in 2004, following the strategic merger of three established and experienced Auxiliary Police Forces - PSA Corporation (PSA) (1947), Singapore Technologies Kinetics (ST Kinetics) (1967) and Changi International Airport Services (CIAS) (1981), AETOS has more than 70 years of collective experience in providing security solutions to Singapore’s key maritime, aviation, and infrastructure installations. Today, AETOS has over 5,000 personnel and six subsidiary companies, in providing bespoke security and safety services across a diverse range of sectors, include aviation, healthcare, transport, manufacturing, hospitality as well as utilities.
For more information, please visit www.aetos.com.sg.
About Collinson
Collinson is a global leader in the provision of medical assistance and travel medical services. Collinson delivers a broad range of solutions that ensure the safety, welfare and comfort of 55 million people as they travel for business and leisure around the world. Its travel medical assistance business unit delivers international medical assistance and emergency care, including the handling of pandemics such as Ebola, Zika and the coronavirus. Last year alone, Collinson received over 1 million calls and responded to over 95,000 emergency calls across the 170 countries that it serves.
For more information, please visit www.collinsongroup.com
About Crisis24
Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting and global protective solutions firm, serving the world’s most influential people, disruptive brands and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our highly skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, 24/7 security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe.
For more information, please visit www.crisis24.com
Media Contacts:
Louis-Antoine Paquin (on behalf of GardaWorld)
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Phone: +1-438-935-5034
Email: [email protected]