Essence SmartCare, part of the Essence Group, a company manufacturing IOT remote care solutions, has announced the integration of its Umbrella mPERS device with major North American monitoring service providers: Affiliated Monitoring, AvantGuard/Armstrong’s Monitoring, and Rapid Response Monitoring.
This integration enables the mass market expansion of the ultracompact Umbrella mPERS, ensuring that monitoring stations can swiftly and safely respond to every signal. The device’s sleek, comfortable, and lightweight design promotes daily use, allowing seniors and security-conscious individuals to confidently go about their day, assured they can receive emergency assistance at the push of a button.
In the event of a medical emergency or safety threat, real-time reaction from monitoring services is crucial. By integrating Umbrella mPERS into their software, these leading monitoring providers can synchronise all events and notifications with users, ensuring direct communication with the user and immediate notification to first responders in case of an emergency.
“Boosting Umbrella mPERS’ availability throughout the country is a pivotal step forward in our mission to enhance the safety and independence of everyone in need of an added layer of security,” said Yaniv Amir, President, Essence USA. “Together with these esteemed monitoring service providers, we are setting a new standard in PERS technologies, making advanced monitoring solutions accessible in a lightweight, user-friendly device. We a proud to be key drivers in redefining peace of mind technologies.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Essence on such a groundbreaking product,” said Michael Zydor, Managing Director, Affiliated Monitoring. “Historically, many PERS products could deliver little more than a phone call. Today, through our geolocation-enabled, VoIP-driven Umbrella integration, Affiliated can provide a faster, more elegant response in an emergency situation.”
“We are glad to support Umbrella mPERS as a new solution in the marketplace,” added Justin Bailey, President at AvantGuard Monitoring Centers. “Through this partnership, we are adding new options for senior safety and security providers throughout North America.”
The Umbrella mPERS boasts a comprehensive array of features within an exceptionally compact design, wearable around the neck or on the hip. At the push of a button, or upon detecting a fall, the device notifies family, caregivers, and monitoring stations of the incident and sends the user’s precise location, enabling seniors to live independently both inside and outside the home. Alongside convenient wireless charging, the device’s two-way, hands-free voice communication ensures immediate response, mitigating potential harm and improving quality of life.
“Innovative technologies like Umbrella mPERS from Essence are the future of life safety and protection. Rapid Response is proud to integrate this exciting technology with Triangulum AI, our Mission Critical Software System, and our 100% In-Facility Monitoring services, to deliver secure, reliable, and enhanced protection to our LifeSafety Monitoring customers,” concluded Jeffrey Atkins, President, Rapid Response Monitoring.
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