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FRIDAY, 02 AUGUST 2013

International SOS Experts to Present at 2013 Global Business Travel Association Convention in San Diego

Experts will participate in sessions focusing on travel apps and cyber security risk management


TREVOSE, PA -- International SOS, the world's leading medical and security services company, will have experts on hand for presentations and one-on-one interviews Aug. 4 through 7, 2013 at the GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego. Presentation topics for discussion will center on how organizations can effectively use mobile travel apps and technology - International SOS pioneered travel tracking technology - as well as how they can ensure employees are capable of mitigating cyber threats while overseas.

In addition to the topics above, the International SOS speakers are available for interviews on the mission of International SOS, the company's new edition of TravelTracker, which employs the latest integrated solution to locate travelers and help keep them safe; business travel best practices; and current world events including management's role in Duty of Care, and tips for starting discussions with the c-suite,.

Sessions with International SOS experts include:

Cyber Security Risk Management: A Front-Line Approach
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, 9:00 – 10:00 AM PT

What the session will address:
Corporate information assets, intellectual property and employees' personal information are at risk every day to malicious attacks and prying eyes. This education session will explore ways to increase the security of these assets both through technical means as well as simple things employees can do to protect data and information.

Speaker:
Jonathan Bar, General Manager, Group Infrastructure Projects, International SOS

Travel Warrior Apps: How to Implement Them Effectively
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30 AM PT

What the session will address:
Business travelers and expatriates are craving new mobile apps that will make their lives easier and more efficient as they travel. However, rolling out a new App within an organization can be difficult due to IT approval processes, data privacy policies, and other deployment challenges. During this session a mobile expert and an Implementation Manager will discuss how to prepare your organization to approve and support an App as well as strategies to increase awareness of an App.

Speakers:
J. Reed Flesher, Client Implementation Manager, International SOS
Matt Domurat, Product Manager, Mobile, International SOS

To learn more about International SOS, as well as the new TravelTracker 6, stop by booth #2413 during GBTA.

About International SOS (www.internationalsos.com)
International SOS is the world's leading medical and travel security services company. We care for clients across the globe, from more than 700 locations in 76 countries. Our expertise is unique: More than 10,000 employees are led by 1,200 physicians and 200 security specialists. Teams work night and day to protect our members.

We have pioneered a range of preventative programmes and offer an unparalleled response to emergencies. We are passionate about helping clients put 'Duty of Care' into practice. With us multinational corporate clients, governments and NGOs can mitigate risks for their people working remotely or overseas.

For more information, contact:

International SOS
Brandon Friedman
T: +1 202 828 8834
M: +1 202 215 2516
Email: brandon.friedman@fleishman.com

Michael Burkhart
International SOS
T: +1-215-942-8040
M: +1-215-500-3390 (cell)
Email: michael.burkhart@internationalsos.com


ORGANIZATION

International SOS
www.internationalsos.com
3600 Horizon Boulevard, Suite 300
USA - Trevose, PA, PA 19053
Phone: (202) 828-8834
Email: brandon.friedman@fleishman.com



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