EmerGeo Welcomes Mr. B.J. (Bert) Cowan to the Board of Directors
Vancouver, B.C., – December 17, 2010 – EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V: EMG) (“EmerGeo” or the “Company”), a leading provider of emergency management software and consulting services, today announced that it has appointed Mr. B.J. (Bert) Cowan to its board of directors.
Mr. Cowan, BA CFE PCIP, is a founding member and Partner at Competitive Insights Incorporated, a private Canadian-based security management consulting firm. Mr. Cowan has nearly 50 years experience in the fields of threat and risk assessment, intelligence analysis, business continuity planning, risk management, strategy development, leadership training and team development. A former member of the RCMP, he achieved the rank of Inspector during his 23 year career. In 1984, he joined Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and was appointed CSIS Liaison Officer and Counselor at the Canadian High Commission in Hong Kong. Subsequently he was appointed Deputy Director General of the CSIS Foreign Liaison Branch, and then Deputy Director General of the Analysis & Production Branch (RAP) of CSIS. Mr. Cowan left government service in 1992, and has worked as an industry consultant since that time.
Rick MacDonald, CEO of EmerGeo, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Cowan to our board of directors. His knowledge and industry experience, both in Canada and around the world, will be extremely valuable to EmerGeo as we continue to expand our reach around the globe.”
EmerGeo also announced that Mr. Michael Morrow, President and Chairman of the Board, has chosen to step down as a director, and from the position of Chairman of the board. Mr. Morrow will remain with the Company and will continue to focus on Canadian and international sales, supporting channel partners and aligning the company with large system integrators to secure large implementations around the world. Mr. Allan Larmour, a member of EmerGeo’s board of directors since 2008, has been appointed as Chairman.
EmerGeo also announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it has granted 575,500 incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, exercisable at a price of $0.25 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. Any shares issued under the option grant will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date of granting, pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About EmerGeo:
EmerGeo develops emergency management software solutions and provides consulting services and support to government and industry around the world. EmerGeo’s Fusionpoint™ and emergency mapping applications are used to log, track and communicate critical information required by emergency and security personnel. By leveraging open web standards, EmerGeo’s software brings together data from dispatch, crisis management, mapping, camera and other third-party systems, providing a common operating picture. EmerGeo’s technology and people have been at the forefront of some of the world’s largest disasters and are proven effective in helping government and industry to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from potential or actual incidents, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or pre-planned events.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
EMERGEO SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE INC.
“Rick MacDonald”
Rick MacDonald, CEO
For more information contact the Company at:
Telephone: (001) 604-681-0989
Facsimile: (001) 604-681-0079
Email: info
emergeo
com
Website: http://www.emergeo.com
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Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop
Victoria, BC – December 5-8, 2010 – The Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop aims to bring together a broad base of public safety and emergency management practitioners to develop a mutual understanding of the key voice and data – interoperability issues facing today’s public safety sector. With a focus on information exchange, topic-specific discussion and interactive break-outs, the fourth national workshop aims to support and promote the transfer of best practices and experience, and the development of a more unified approach to public safety interoperability across the country, between nations and internationally. More conference information is available at http://www.citig.ca/fourth-canadian-public-safety-interoperability-workshop-2010-12-05.aspx.
Futureshield and EmerGeo will be participating and EmerGeo software will be displayed at the Futureshield exhibition booth.
2010 Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management Provincial Conference
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – November 7-10, 2010 – EmerGeo is pleased to announce that EmerGeo crisis management software will be on display at the 2010 Canadian Red Cross’ Emergency Provincial Conference. Futureshield, an EmerGeo Reseller based in Toronto, will be representing EmerGeo at their exhibition booth.
The conference will have a series of plenary sessions, expert presentations and workshops to present emerging trends in emergency management and integrated approaches in disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. More conference information is at http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=33430&tid=067
The JIBC and EmerGeo Cooperate to Deliver Emergency Management Education and Technology Solutions to Organizations World-Wide
September 16, 2010 (New Westminster, BC) – The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) and EmerGeo Solutions (EmerGeo) announce a memorandum of understanding to offer a complete package of emergency management education, training and technology services to communities, government agencies and organizations across Canada and internationally.
“From GIS mapping and social media to information management systems, technology is becoming a key part of every organization’s emergency management program — and integral to helping keep employees and communities safe,” comments Murray Day, Director of the JIBC Emergency Management Division. “At the JIBC, we are continually integrating technology into our applied training and academic programs, and are now pleased to offer a complete training and technology package to our government and private sector clients.”
A public post-secondary institution, the JIBC through its Emergency Management Division (EMD), offers comprehensive emergency management academic programs and applied training to students and clients across Canada and internationally. Through this agreement, the JIBC will now be able to recommend world-class technology solutions in addition to emergency management training.
EmerGeo provides emergency management technology and services to clients world-wide. Their solutions include crisis information management systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping solutions and portable Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) options.
“Technology and training go hand in hand,” explains EmerGeo CEO Michael Morrow. “Now, we can offer our clients world-class technology solutions to better gather information, analyze results and manage their programs, along with the necessary training on theory, application and procedures from Canada’s leading emergency management educator.”
For more information on the JIBC, please contact Valder Belgrave at 604-528-5874 or visit www.jibc.ca. For more information on EmerGeo Solutions, please contact Michael Morrow at 604.681.0989 x804 or visit www.EmerGeo.com.
About the Justice Institute of British Columbia
The JIBC is Canada’s leading public safety educator, a dynamic post-secondary institution recognized nationally and internationally for innovative education in the areas of justice and public safety. The JIBC offers a range of applied and academic programs (certificates, diplomas, and degrees) that span the spectrum of safety and security.
As part of the School of Public Safety and Security, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) has been educating emergency managers and first responders in Canada and internationally for more than 20 years. In addition to academic and professional programs, including an Emergency Management Certificate, an Exercise Design Certificate and a Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies, EMD offers applied on-site training in Incident Command System, Emergency Operations Centre, Exercise Design, Search and Rescue and Emergency Social Services. For more information call 604-528-5800, email emergencyjibcca
or visit www.jibc.ca/emergency.
About EmerGeo Solutions
EmerGeo develops emergency management software solutions and provides consulting services and support to government and industry around the world. By leveraging open web standards, EmerGeo’s software brings together, logs and tracks data from dispatch, crisis management, mapping, camera and other third-party systems, providing a common operating picture. EmerGeo’s technology and people have been at the forefront of some of the world’s largest disasters and are proven effective in helping government and industry to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from potential or actual incidents, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or pre-planned events. For more information, visit www.EmerGeo.com.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Chooses EmerGeo Fusionpoint
Vancouver, B.C., July 19, 2010 – EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V: EMG), a global leader in the development of emergency management software and its subsidiary, EmerGeo Software Solutions Middle East LLC, are very pleased to announce that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has chosen to implement EmerGeo’s latest Fusionpoint and Mapping software in its crisis management centre.
ADNOC’s New Headquarters, planned for completion in 2012, will include the new Crisis Management Centre.
Events like the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico highlight the need for rapid and coordinated response operations. EmerGeo’s Fusionpoint software provides a real-time situational picture of events and activities, integrates mapping and hazard models (e.g. oil spill dispersion models), supports multiple languages (e.g. English and Arabic) and provides rapid communication among decision-makers and responders.
“There is a clear leadership commitment to continually develop a world-class crisis management capability across SPC and the ADNOC group of companies” states Craig Buckingham, the crisis management team leader at the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) and ADNOC. “Systems like EmerGeo are useful in supporting preparedness and response activities, codes of practice, planning and continued monitoring of resource capabilities against risks within the group”, Buckingham concluded.
“We are committed to helping ADNOC achieve its goal of protecting people, property and the environment. Our team in Abu Dhabi are working very closely with ADNOC to implement a world-class crisis information management system in the ADNOC Crisis Management Centre to support the entire organization”, states Mike Morrow, President and CEO of EmerGeo Solutions Worldwide.
ADNOC manages and oversees oil production of around 3 million barrels a day which ranks it among the top ten oil and gas companies in the world. ADNOC has 18 subsidiary companies working in the various fields of the oil, gas and petrochemical industry as well as crude oil and gas transport and services. Its track record in occupational health and safety, and protection of the environment, sets the standards for the rest of the Arabian Gulf.
About EmerGeo – www.emergeo.com
EmerGeo develops emergency management software solutions and provides consulting services and support to government and industry around the world. By leveraging open web standards, EmerGeo’s software brings together, logs and tracks data from dispatch, crisis management, mapping, camera and other third-party systems, providing a common operating picture. EmerGeo’s technology and people have been at the forefront of some of the world’s largest disasters and are proven effective in helping government and industry to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from potential or actual incidents, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or pre-planned events. EmerGeo Software Solutions Middle East LLC is a strategic partnership between EmerGeo Worldwide and Atlas Telecom that leverages the expertise of EmerGeo and the regional success of Atlas Telecom in delivering mission critical solutions.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
EMERGEO SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE INC.
“Michael Morrow”
Michael Morrow, President & CEO
For more information contact the Company at:
Telephone: (001) 604-681-0989
Facsimile: (001) 604-681-0079
Email: infoemergeocom
Website: http://www.emergeo.com
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