Company type | Private |
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Industry | Telecommunications |
Founded | 2004 |
Founders | Yann Chevalier Jean-Marc Coïc Olivier Guillaumin |
Headquarters | , France |
Key people | Yann Chevalier (CEO) [1] |
Website |
intersec |
Intersec is a French technology company that specializes in telecom metadata and location intelligence services. [2] [1] [3] It is based in Puteaux, France. [1]
Intersec was founded in 2004 by Yann Chevalier, Jean-Marc Coïc and Olivier Guillaumin. [4] [5] In its initial years, it was mainly known for its texting software developed for telecom operators. [4] [6] The company has since expanded its operations and now develops software applications that process big data from telecommunications operators internationally for activity and mobility insights on people and devices. [7] [8] [9]
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. [1] [10]
In 2023, Intersec became a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to further adoption of early warning systems. Intersec is also a member of the European Emergency Number Association (EENA). [11]
As of 2024, Intersec is available in more than 50 countries and has processed metadata of nearly 1 billion devices. [12]
Intersec's location platform combines multiple location technologies to determine device location with an accuracy of a few meters in urban areas. [13]