Intersec is a French technology company that specializes in telecom metadata and

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services. It is based in Puteaux, France.

History

Intersec was founded in 2004 by Yann Chevalier, Jean-Marc Coïc and Olivier Guillaumin. In its initial years, it was mainly known for its texting software developed for telecom operators. The company has since expanded its operations and now develops software applications that process

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from telecommunications operators internationally. In May 2022, Intersec deployed the FR-Alert system, which sends emergency notifications to mobile phones in areas affected by disasters or attacks in France. In 2023, Intersec became a member of the

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(ITU) to further adoption of early warning systems. Intersec is also a member of the European Emergency Number Association (EENA).

Platform

Intersec's location platform combines multiple location technologies to determine device location with an accuracy of a few meters in urban areas.

References

{{reflist French companies established in 2004 Companies based in Paris