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CWT Teams with iJET for Enhanced Safety and Security Global Programs

PARIS, November 8, 2005 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has signed a reseller agreement with iJET, a leading provider of enterprise risk management technology, to provide enhanced safety and security products and services globally, the business travel management company announced here today at the ACTE (Association for Corporate Travel Executives) Global Education Conference.

CWT will expand its core safety and security offering with tools designed to monitor risk, prepare and protect corporate travelers, and respond to life-threatening incidents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Clients who opt for CWT’s new safety and security services will benefit from an integrated offering of CWT and iJET Intelligent Risk Systems capabilities. They will have immediate access to an advanced threatmonitoring system, 24x7 reporting on individual exposures, as well as the ability to communicate with affected travelers.

Loren Brown, global chief information officer for CWT, said, “Recent world events underscore the necessity for an integrated travel risk management solution. We’re confident that iJET’s unique suite of services will help our clients respond even more effectively to the unpredictable aspects of today’s travel environment.”

Marty Pfinsgraff, chief operating officer for iJET, added, ”We’re proud to be working with Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Their commitment to security services, legacy of customer satisfaction and global reach is noteworthy. By providing a seamless solution to CWT clients, we can help support them in their emergency response and risk management objectives.”

CWT will demonstrate its new safety and security suite of services at the ACTE Global Education Conference through Tuesday, October 25.

 
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Carlson Wagonlit Travel is a world leader in business travel management partnering with large corporations, small- and medium-sized companies, and government institutions. CWT designs and implements superior travel management programs for clients based upon its recognized consulting expertise, strong purchasing power, technological prowess, and consistent delivery of high-quality service. CWT has operations in more than 145 countries and services 60 of the world’s 100 largest companies. Annual sales of $19 billion are generated under the Carlson Wagonlit Travel brand. The company is co-owned by Paris-based Accor group and Minneapolis-based Carlson Companies. For more information, visit www.carlsonwagonlit.com.

 
About iJET

iJET® is a leader in enterprise risk management technology and integrated crisis response services. Since 1999, iJET has helped over 380 of the world's largest multinational organizations to cost-effectively mitigate global risks, reduce corporate liability, and successfully prepare for and respond to crises. iJET's patented Worldcue® system integrates world-class intelligence with unmatched technology to help organizations monitor and assess threats relative to facilities and assets, track and communicate with traveling employees, and deploy emergency response services throughout the world at a moments notice. iJET's diverse and experienced intelligence analysts speak a combined 23 languages and work around the clock to monitor changing conditions worldwide and deliver timely, actionable intelligence to clients, so they can make pertinent, informed decisions across all classes of risk. iJET continues to receive high praise for its groundbreaking innovations and efficiency, and was most recently recognized by CIO Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Agile Companies of 2004."

Media Contacts:

Kim Derderian
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
+33 (0)6 03 07 69 92
Extension 201
kderderian@carlsonwagonlit.com

For iJET

Sarah Nicholson
DBC Public Relations Experts
+1 (202) 298-7600 
sarah@dbcpr.com

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