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- Journalists, aid workers and employees in dangerous environments make up an increasingly vulnerable group today. Our mission is to give these people increased safety and security by developing technologies around the wearer. We know that the opportunity to immediately report an incident is crucial, and our technology allows a wearer to do just that, says Johan Carlsson, CEO of PFO Tech AB.
Johan Carlsson
Due to the nature of work these individuals do and the risks they take daily against oppressive regimes, it is paramount that we utilise every square inch of cells available to establish a fast and accurate position when an alarm is triggered
Johan Carlsson, CEO PFO tech
With the bracelet now having been made available to any organisation with staff in unsafe areas, such as journalists, lone workers, aid workers and value transport drivers, we must also ensure a seamless transition of cell-id usage for wearers who move quickly across borders,
Johan Carlsson, CEO PFO tech
The bracelets provided by PFO Tech are supporting a very important purpose. We are glad and proud that our technology is used in this way. In critical situations the access of an accurate position can save lives
Rikard Windh, Chairman Combain
Increasing the safety of journalists is key to the freedom of expression around the world, and we believe this type of initiative can make an important difference for our members' safety.
Ernest Sagaga, IFJ
Information is the very foundation of our morals and ideals, and protecting the people who bring us that information is key to knowing where to direct our resources for development. Reporters are a target for doing their job, and it's our job to report when and where they are being targeted.
Johan Carlsson, CEO PFO Tech
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There are 1,000 bracelets that measure your performance – There is only one that is created for your safety.

Today, we at PFO Tech AB are launching a Kickstarter campaign  with the aim to create the obvious companion for sports and fitness people – PFO Shield. With our new bracelet, climbers, snowboarders, runners, and others can soon increase their safety with the same high precision GSM- and GPS technology as our other services used by companies, organizations and journalists. With the bracelet on your wrist, you can immediately send your position to the phone of the person or people connected to

New, world-leading security technology for companies, journalists and humanitarian organisations, worldwide.

PFO Tech's wearable security technology already protects human rights activists, political dissidents and aid workers in 15 countries. Today sees the launch of the new generation "PFO Shield" - the market's most advanced safety and security concept with GPS / GSM for journalists, humanitarian organisations and companies in dangerous environments, the world over.PFO Shield  is an app for smartphones that is combined with a patented GPS/GSM bracelet, or any other of PFO Tech's security products . The system gives the user the ability

KENYA ACTIVIST LATEST TO RECEIVE GPS ALARM BRACELET

A human rights defender from Kenya is the latest to be equipped with the security bracelet developed by PFO Tech for the Natalia Project initiative to protect activists at risk.The Natalia Project, launched last year, is a tracking bracelet with alarm and GPS technology developed by PFO Tech for the international Civil Rights Defenders organisation. In an emergency, a wearer can trigger the alarm, which sends a live position to the organisation's headquarters, local colleagues and alarm receiving centres. David Kuria, a human rights activist from Kenya is the latest to be fitted with the

AZERBAIJAN ACTIVIST LATEST TO RECEIVE GPS ALARM BRACELET

A human rights defender from Azerbaijan is the latest to be equipped with the security bracelet developed by PFO Tech  for the Natalia Project initiative to protect activists at risk.The Natalia Project , launched last year, is a tracking bracelet with alarm and GPS technology developed by PFO Tech  for the international Civil Rights Defenders organisation. In an emergency, a wearer can trigger the alarm, which sends a live position to the organisation's headquarters, local colleagues and alarm receiving centres.

PFO TECH TO USE COMBAIN FOR BEST GPS BRACELET POSITIONING

PFO Tech, the company behind the first tracking bracelet for human rights activists and journalists at risk, have signed an agreement with Combain for unparalleled positioning capacity.With over 44 million cell-ids and 400 million Wi-Fi spots, Combain have the world's largest available database for mobile positioning. Their nearly 6 billion positions are updated daily, thus continuously improving their services and accuracy. PFO Tech  is the Swedish technology company that designed and developed the alarm bracelet with GPS 

GPS TRACKING BRACELET PROPOSED AT UNESCO TO SAFEGUARD JOURNALISTS

PFO Tech, the company behind the technology of security bracelets protecting human rights activists at risk, was at UNESCO this week presenting their solution at the World Press Freedom Day conference in Paris.Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions today, and in places like Syria it is often called "an impossible job." Journalists are constantly at risk of attacks, imprisonment and even death for seeking to tell the truth. A two-day conference marking the World Press Freedom Day  at UNESCO  Headquarters aimed

GPS ALARM BRACELET WINS BIG AT GOLDEN EGG AWARDS

The Natalia Project , the world's first assault alarm for human rights defenders, won two gold and one silver at the 53rd annual Guldägget Awards in Stockholm. PFO Tech , suppliers of the GPS bracelet and tracking system, joined the creators of the project, RBK Communications  and Civil Rights Defenders  at the ceremony.The Guldägget is Sweden's oldest, largest and most prestigious competition in creative communication. For the Natalia Project, it was the culmination of being

PFO TECH PART OF NATALIA PROJECT NOMINATION FOR GULDÄGGET 2014

The wearable technology by PFO Tech  has been nominated for the Guldägget (the Golden Egg Award) 2014 as used in the Natalia Project campaign by RBK Communications . It is the pinnacle of an immense year of recognition for the Natalia Project behind which PFO Tech developed the GPS bracelet  and server infrastructure .The Guldägget  is Sweden's oldest, largest and most prestigious competition in creative communication. The

PFO Tech release new version of award-winning GPS bracelet

This week, on the first anniversary of the acclaimed Natalia Project by Civil Rights Defenders, Swedish Wearable Technology firm PFO Tech unveil their next generation of GPS alarm bracelets. Named the PFO Shield, the new personal safety bracelet is the latest in wearable GPS technology for lone worker protection. When discretely triggered, the bracelet sends an alarm to designated groups or individuals with the wearer's live location. Its predecessor, the first alarm bracelet with GPS and GSM on the market, became the star of the Natalia Project to protect human rights defenders

PFO-powered security bracelet for human rights activists now in Western Balkans

In the past weeks the Natalia Project , a security bracelet with GPS and GSM technology developed by Swedish based PFO Tech  for Civil Rights Defenders, has been assigned to human rights activists in Albania and Montenegro. The bracelet enables a bearer to send a distress signal with a live GPS position to an assigned group of people.Kristi Pinderi, LGBT activist and Executive Director of the organisation LGBT Pro in Albania, is exposed to threats and hate crime on a daily basis. For him, the bracelet represents a strong moral support

PFO Technologies' GPS Bracelet shortlisted for Cannes Lions Awards

Presentations were held over the weekend by the shortlisted entrants in the Cannes Lions Awards. Among them was the PFO-powered Natalia Project, an innovative GPS safety bracelet developed and designed by PFO Technologies for Civil Rights Defenders. The GPS bracelet, configured to protect human rights activists at risk, has so far been nominated for the categories Innovation, Mobile, PR, and Promo & Activation.The Natalia Project , a GPS bracelet developed and designed by PFO Technologies  to protect human rights activists at

PFO smart bracelet for Civil Rights Defenders as featured on Al Jazeera

Within hours of launch Civil Rights Defenders' Natalia Project GPS bracelet, developed and manufactured by PFO Technologies, reached the world's major news channels. Arabic broadcaster Al Jazeera visited Stockholm, Sweden to gain insight into the world's first assault alarm for human rights defenders at risk.Civil Rights Defenders , in collaboration with PFO Technologies , launched the bracelet which alerts social media sites Facebook and Twitter, as well as the organisation's headquarters, using a mobile signal to notify

PFO are proud to announce their participation in the Natalia Project by Civil Rights Defenders

PFO  have worked with Civil Rights Defenders  to design and develop a safety device and system for civil rights defenders around the world. Natalia Project was launched today at the Defenders' Days conference in Stockholm.PFO have further developed and customised their personal assault bracelet and alarm receiving system to suit the the specific needs of human rights defenders at risk, taking int o account these individuals' difficult working conditions. The bracelet has several functions and specific technology aligned with the

PFO personal safety bracelet at Swedish design exhibition

The personal security bracelet with GPS tracking PFO One is being shown at the Falkenberg Museum in southern Sweden as part of an exhibition on Swedish innovation and design in safety.Historically Sweden has always been at the forefront of safety design. The safety match and the three-point car safety belt are both examples of Swedish innovations that have become part of our everyday lives around the world. From 23 February to 27 April this design history is being celebrated at the Falkenberg Museum with the exhibition For Your Safety! The exhibition mirrors our society today, focusing

Spanish version of PFO Shield safety app with unique Pull Plug function released

Swedish company PFO’s Pull Plug function turns your headset and mobile phone into a discrete and easy-to-use personal alarm. The function is part of the PFO Shield app that launches its Spanish version today.PFO Shield's Pull Plug function lets you send an alarm with your location simply by pulling out your headset. For many young people on whom the headset is a permanent fixture, the lone walk home has never felt so safe. By making it available in Spanish, PFO hope to make life safer for speakers of the world's second biggest language, as well as the majority of their 224,000 strong

PFO releases new safety app for Android phones with unique Pull Plug function

Swedish company PFO’s Pull Plug function turns your headset and mobile phone into a discrete and easy-to-use rape alarm. The function is part of the PFO Shield app that launches for Android phones today.Sweden is known as a modern equal country that places high value on design and function. It is also regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. However, what you may not know is that Sweden has the highest rate of rape in Europe. PFO Shield's Pull Plug function lets you send an alarm with your location simply by pulling out your headset. For many young people on whom the headset

Fashion bracelet with GPS at Heyerdahl

PFO, the designer bracelet with GPS is now available at Heyerdahl in Oslo. Heyerdahl is one of the major jewellers in Norway, dealing mainly with diamonds, pearls, precious jewellery and Swiss watches.Since its launch in the summer, the PFO bracelet, which is the first to combine design with personal safety, has had regular presence in the Swedish fashion scene. From the runways, to fashion magazine stories to editorial hot-picks, it is clear that the world is ready for accessories that do more than just look good.  Heyerdahl CEO Thomas Heyerdahl is himself keen to develop functional

No tricks, the PFO Shield personal safety app is Halloween's safest treat

Swedish fashion technology company PFO are treating iPhone users to free Halloween downloads of their personal safety app. The PFO Shield  app is a top-rated lifestyle app with the innovative, instinctive and discreet 'Pull Plug' alarm function which alerts chosen contacts with your location simply by pulling your headset out of your phone.Halloween is always a time of concern for safety. Most of us feel that unease of not knowing who are behind those masks. The PFO Shield  app allows you to alert your parents or closest friends with your

PFO alarm bracelet with GPS launches in Norway

PFO, the designer bracelet with personal alarm and GPS function developed by top product designers and military navigation engineers, is now available in Norway. Oslo jewellers Hellman were the first to stock the safety bracelet in their two shops.Since its launch in the summer, the PFO bracelet , which is the first to combine design with personal safety, has had regular presence in Swedish fashion scene. From the runways, to fashion magazine stories to editorial hot-picks, it is clear that the world is ready for accessories that do more than just look good.

PFO Shield - Wear your accessory as an app

With its sleek design and classic colours, the PFO  bracelet has become a favourite amongst the world's fashion elite. The fact that the accessory conceals a personal alarm makes it especially unique. Now PFO are taking the same concept and launching the world's safest mobile application .On your way home after a night on the town, during your jog in the park, or in a new city for the weekend - no matter where you may find yourself, that feeling of anxiety can suddenly appear. The moment where you no longer feel totally safe. With the new iPhone

New smart personal safety app by PFO – Pull your headset to send an alarm with your position

PFO , the Swedish design- and technology company behind the world’s first GPS fashion accessory, is within days of releasing their anticipated PFO Shield app  - a personal safety app that turns your iPhone in to a smart personal alarm and tracking device. By turning instinctive actions into user-friendly functions , such as pulling out the headset plug, your chosen friends are sent an alarm message with your position.PFO Shield  has four functions by which to

PFO Personal Alarm and GPS Bracelet Gets Green Light for South African Market

PFO, the world's first designer accessory with personal alarm and GPS, has received approval for the South African market by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). Distribution of the GPS bracelet's first version, PFO One, will commence in the next few weeks through watch and jewellery distributor Cartelli Imports.PFO, the world's first designer accessory with personal alarm and GPS, has received approval for the South African market by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). Distribution of the GPS bracelet's first version, PFO One, will

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