1. “Selection of 24COMS by Microsoft justified by customer cases.”
“Microsoft’s decision to exhibit 24COMS at the Web Summit 2016 in the Microsoft Exhibition
Area proofs to be an excellent choice.”, says Mr. Gerben Koopman, Commercial Director of
VHD, the Dutch market leader in global 24/7 professional alarm services
“At VHD we fully understand why Microsoft selected 24COMS as one of their 20 global
partners for the Web Summit 2016.”
According to Mr. Koopman, the collaboration with 24COMS exceeded all expectations. “Our
primary goal for was to launch an App which provided our customers with the basic
functionalities on the device they use most; their smart phones. Our next goal is to utilize the
24COMS platform and start to deploy the platforms infinite range of solutions and launch app
services based on our future customer needs and demands.”
For VHD the choice for 24COMS is justified as the 24 COMS solution is:
 The 1st
solution enabling our high-quality support services through state of the art
technology,
 Providing a differentiator towards our competition,
 Increasing the perceived service value, even though we are valued No. 1 already;
thanks to real time handling and location insights support requests via the App can be
handled more swiftly versus the traditional communication channels,
 For us already proven technology which boosts our effectiveness; Shortly after launch,
from all assistance cases applicable to App use, over 10% of assistance request already
comes in by using the App!
Mr. Vincent Ruinaard, CEO at LiveSafe, market leader in mobile personal alarm services
confirms the above statement. “Our proposition is not about technology, it’s about people, it’s
about aging people. LiveSafe is recognized by our customers and clients as being ahead of the
competition thanks to the versatile 24COMS platform. At LiveSafe, we use accessible
technology translated into easy to use applications and help the silver generation to extend
independent living at home, where they feel comfortable and happy. Together with 24COMS
we are able to deliver an elaborate set of reliable services and fulfill our promises.”
Mr. Brian Hewitt, responsible for Startup Leads at Microsoft; “Worldwide Microsoft is
supporting hundreds of startups, from these we have selected 20 to the Web Summit. We
invited 24COMS to the Web Summit as an example of how deep collaboration can accelerate
innovation, advanced platform technologies and new services. 24COMS obviously succeeded
on its mission to build the best Mobile First communication platform designed around users,
while taking care of privacy and ownership of data. The Web Summit is for Microsoft an
excellent occasion to showcase how committed we at Microsoft are, to support true
innovators like 24COMS. We are excited to partner with 24COMS and help to scale and grow
their company into an enduring entity offering a new global standard for communication and
information sharing for businesses and people.

2. Experience 24COMS at the Web Summit 2016 at the Microsoft booth located in Pavilion no. 1.
On day 1 - Tuesday November 8th from 9am to 1pm. The Microsoft booth number is T893,
On day 3 - Thursday November 10 exhibiting at stand number A-572 in the Microsoft Exhibition Area
About Web Summit 2016 – Lisbon 7 to 10 November
Web Summit is where the tech world meets. It's been called 'the best technology conference on the planet'.
Some figures; Attendees 50,000 - CEOs 7,000 - Senior Management 65% Companies 15,000 - Countries 165
About VHD Alarm Centre
VHD provides a suite of services for our customers and their clients in the business lines: automotive, property,
healthcare and contact center. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff members offer these services 24/7, worldwide,
multi-lingual. Together with our partners we provide the largest aid and support network in the world. We are
proud to serve customers with different expertise’s like; insurance companies, housing associations, car
manufacturers, importers, dealers, leasing companies, health care institutions and government agencies.
www.vhd.nl
About LiveSafe
LiveSafe offers people safety and security through technology, devices and personal service. LiveSafe customers are
guaranteed immediate assistance where and when needed. If support is needed, personal assistants will answer to
the emergency request, locations are tracked through device and GPS, support level is assessed and help is offered
instantly. www.livesafe.nl
About Microsoft
Startups are the engines of innovation. They challenge the status quo, disrupt stagnant industries, bring new
services to customers and helps solve problems. At Microsoft, our goal is to take companies from entrepreneurship
to enterprise. We empower startups to achieve more and support entrepreneurship on a global scale.
About Microsoft BizSpark: The program provides startups with 3 years of free software, developer tools, support,
and Azure cloud services. Over 100,000 startups and 1,500 partners from more than 100 countries have benefited
from BizSpark since 2008. https://bizspark.microsoft.com//plus
About 24COMS
As a technology driven startup 24COMS recognizes the customers need and demand for innovative
communications solutions based on the device we use most. 24COMS offers a secure Mobile First intuitive platform
for successful communications with an infinite range of solutions beyond messaging. www.24coms.com
Contacts:
24COMS: Mr. Norbert Wilmering E-mail n.wilmering@24coms.com Mobile: +31(0)655326660
VHD: Mr. Gerben Koopman E-mail g.koopman@vhd.nl Mobile: +31(0)612198278
LiveSafe: Mr. Vincent Ruinaard E-mail v.ruinaard@livesafe.nl Mobile: +31(0)646336307
Microsoft: Brian Hewitt E-mail v-bhewit@microsoft.com Mobile: +31(0)629499724