Vocal - 2008 News

VOCAL NEWS ARCHIVE - 2003 - 2008

CIR Business Continuity Awards 2008.

iModus, Vocal's dedicated business communication suite has been nominated in this years CIR Business Continuity Awards 2008 – "Most Innovative Product of the Year".Press Release, click here

High tech addition to the business mix.14th Feb 2008 - Click here to read

City police upgrade real-time comms - click here to read

London councils adopt crisis messaging system - click here to read

City of London Police upgrades business alert system - Click here to read

London police boosts business warning system - Warn and Inform facility gets voice messaging

City of London Police upgrade system to protect residents and businesses from terrorist threat

BAPCO Journal - Click here to read the full story

Warn and Inform Launch City of London Police

The City of London Police has undertaken a major upgrade to their real time emergency communication system Priority Alert. Click here for the full story

Top emergency communications firm supports world's biggest air show

The safety of over 167,000 visitors was ensured during the world's largest military air show after the trial of a new emergency communications system was implemented free of charge by leading response team, Vocal. Click here for the full story.

GT Government Technology - Sponsored by SONY

Vocal iModus - The dedicated business communication suite features in The Business Magazine for Government Technology Volume 6.7. Visit it online at www.governmenttechnologyuk.com.

EPS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2007 - 18TH/19TH JUNE - TORQUAY

The Emergency Planning Society is the professional body for all those professionals with an involvement in emergency planning, crisis and disaster management. The membership is drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, including local government, industry, the utilities, the emergency services, volunteers, educational establishments, the legal profession and independent consultants.

BAPCO 2007

25-26 APRIL 2007, BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, ISLINGTON, LONDON UK

Organised by the British Association of Public Safety Communications Officers (BAPCO), this annual event is Europe's unique forum for all professionals with responsibilities for public safety communications and information management technology.

The Business Continuity Expo 2007

The Definitive Event for Managing Risk, Resilience and Recovery

Business Continuity Expo and Conference 2007 held at EXCEL Docklands from 28th – 29th March 2007 was a resounding success. Here's some of the highlights (pre ABC audit):

• 2,458 attendees

• 56 press

• 309 conference attendees

• 76 high level speakers... Click here for more

Vocal in feature in Times Business Continuity Supplement - To download this please click here.

Vocal Offer Free Trial of 'Gold Business Continuity Package'

In response to the overwhelming level of interest received at the Business Continuity Expo 2006, Vocal are pleased to extend our offer of a Gold Package free trial period. Initially planned for existing customers only, any large organisation is now invited to benefit from our unrivalled suite of critical communication solutions.

For further information, please refer to the product overview or Contact us

**NEW VERSION OF DESKTOP MESSAGING *New!**

Vocal Broadcast provides group messaging to your mobile team, right from your desktop PC. It's always ready to go and there's no need to visit a web page and log-in. Feature packed with group address book, message templates and CSV exportable audit logs. The latest desktop program version is "self contained" and hence requires no installation. Click Here

LIVERPOOL ALERT SCHEME LAUNCHED - 10TH OCTOBER 2005

The Liverpool Alert Scheme was launched in October 2005 by Merseyside Police. The service replicates the successful city centre priority alert concept already in place nationwide. Should you wish to subscribe to Liverpool Alert, further information can be found at www.liverpoolalert.co.uk

CITY OF LONDON LAUNCHES CABWATCH - 27TH SEPTEMBER 2005

Leading representatives from the City of London Police were present to officially launch the City of London CabWatch scheme on 27th September 2005. The scheme replicates the successful system already active in a number of London Boroughs, enabling licensed Taxi drivers to receive and relay information to and from the Police in the event of criminal activity, or other matters relating to public safety. The technology and infrastructure used is identical to that powering the various Priority Alert schemes around the U.K., allowing communication via mobile phone, pager and email.

Article as covered by City of London Police

LTDA article Download PDF Here

BIRMINGHAM ALERT SCHEME NOW LIVE - 30th AUGUST 2005

Vocal are pleased to announce the launch of Birmingham Alert, enabling Birmingham-based businesses to receive live information from West Midlands Police.

Visit www.birminghamalert.co.uk for further details.

View animated presentation, Download Here (16.2MB)

COLP COMMISSIONER WARNS OF 'INEVITABLE' FURTHER TERRORIST ATTACKS - BBC NEWS 10TH AUGUST 2005

City of London Police Commissioner James Hart has warned of 'inevitable' terror attacks on the City of London after disclosing details of disrupted terror plots for the area. Click here for the full story.

VOCAL BROADCAST 1/4m MOBILE MESSAGES DURING JULY 2005

During the course of July 2005, the Vocal Messaging System broadcast over 250,000 sms (mobile) messages from Police forces to city-centre businesses. Despite the massive uplift in mobile activity over the course of July 7th, 8th & 21st, the VMS was still delivering within near normal timescales.

VOCAL ALONGSIDE CITY OF LONDON POLICE AT ACPO EXHIBITION - Birmingham NEC 17-19 May 2005

Vocal were proud to present alongside the City of London Police stand at the ACPO exhibition, held at the Birmingham NEC between 17-19 May 2005.The exhibition was a great success, with a number of industry-leading organisations in attendance. Vocal wishes to thank the City of London Police for the opportunity to present with them.

NOTTINGHAM ALERT SCHEME OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

The Nottingham Alert Scheme was officially launched on 28th February 2005, held at the Council House, Nottingham. Nottingham Police, Council, and other public organisations were in attendance, alongside leading members of Nottingham's business community.

GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE LAUNCH BOLTON ALERT

Greater Manchester Police & Vocal - Vocal & Greater Manchester Police are pleased to announce the official launch date of the the Bolton Alert Scheme. From 3rd December 2004 businesses within Bolton will be able to receive messages in the same manner as existing subscribers from other 'live' cities.

POLICE TO CONDUCT LIVE TEST OF LEEDS EMERGENCY ALERT SCHEME

West Yorkshire Police & Vocal - There is to be a live test on the responses to the Leeds Alert Scheme scheduled for late September. The test will be broadcast to all subscribers to the Leeds Alert scheme, and a request will be made for all recipients to call into a response line and answer a short questionnaire. The date of the Leeds test will be confirmed through the platform nearer the time. It is politely requested that all subscribers email customerservices@vocal.co.uk to acknowledge this release.

KINGSTON CABWATCH TO LAUNCH

Vocal & Metropolitan Police (Kingston) - Due to the rapidly growing interest in Vocal's communication solutions, the Metropolitan Police have decided to replicate the already successful Bromley Cabwatch Scheme in Kingston.The service will operate in exactly the same manner as its sister scheme in Bromley. More Cabwatch schemes are set to launch in the coming months.

VOCAL LAUNCHES NEW PRIORITY ALERT WEBSITE

Due to the continued expansion of the Vocal Priority Alert Service on a national level, Vocal have introduced a single website to detail each city scheme that has been launched, and provide a resource for information regarding current and future services. The web site replaces London (www.pageralert.co.uk), Manchester (www.manchesterpriorityalert.co.uk), Bristol (www.bristolalert.co.uk), and Leeds (www.leedsalert.co.uk)

HOME SECRETARY LAUNCHES SHEFFIELD ALERT SCHEME 16th July 2004

South Yorkshire Police & Vocal - Home Secretary Rt Hon David Blunkett MP launched the Vocal Sheffield Alert Scheme during a conference held at The Lyceum Theatre. South Yorkshire Police have been working on the launch of the service since early 2003. Click here to view the Sheffield Priority Alert Homepage

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOCAL- 1st May 2004

British Transport Police & Vocal - Chief Inspector Brian Gosden officially launched the British Transport Police (BTP) in May 2004, the system which compliments the existing City of London Police enables the rapid broadcast of messages direct from the BTP control room to subscribers. The system enables companies to receive real-time information of security threats and incidents in and around Tube and Train Stations.

MISSING CHILD FOUND VIA VOCAL BROMLEY CABWATCH

Bromley Cabwatch was launched in September 2003. On the 17th June 2004, a 14 year old child went missing from home in the early hours of the morning. Bromley Police initiated a broadcast message through the Bromley Cab Watch System, and within minutes a passing Taxi driver spotted the child and called the Police. The child was returned safe and well. Read the full story as reported by the LTDA by Clicking here.

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