Philips, Securitas and Medic Assist partner to create more heart-safe places

Philips, a global leader in health technology, Securitas, the world-leading safety and security solutions partner, and Medic Assist GmbH, a leading innovative global service provider specializing in AEDs, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate Philips Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) into Securitas’ guarding and security solutions.

This collaboration will enable Securitas’ security personnel, trained in CPR and AED use, to respond quickly and effectively to sudden cardiac arrests. Cardiac arrests are one of the most critical medical emergencies. Through this offering, Securitas aims to provide its clients and the communities they serve with more ‘heart-safe’ places, where life-saving help is within reach and commits to our shared purpose of helping to make the world a safer place.

“At Securitas, nothing is more important than safeguarding the people and assets of our clients. Adding AEDs to our guarding solutions means we are better prepared to respond in those critical first minutes of a sudden cardiac arrest,” said Kim Høyberg Andersen, Vice President, Global Clients Sales at Securitas. “Equipping our people with both the right training and the right tools can make all the difference when every second counts. We are proud to bring this additional layer of safety to our clients around the world. Together, Philips, Securitas and Medic Assist want to set a new standard for workplace safety.”

Combining technology and human response

By embedding connected Philips AEDs into the global security offering of Securitas, clients will benefit from its connected and monitored AED-as-a-service model. This ensures that AEDs are properly maintained, ready to use, and supported by trained personnel who know how to act. Together, the companies aim to improve survival chances during cardiac emergencies and raise awareness of the importance of CPR and early defibrillation.

“It is estimated that 15% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the workplace. And when that happens every second counts” said Agnieszka Romero, Head of Emergency Care EMEAI at Philips. “By creating meaningful partnerships, we can bring better care to more people not only through life-saving technology, but also by empowering those on the frontline to act with confidence. We are excited about how this partnership with Medic Assist and Securitas will help making workplaces and communities across the world more heart-safe.”