Vertosoft and RapidSOS Formed Public Safety Partnership
The agreement allows government agencies to access emergency data technology through existing procurement contracts.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Vertosoft has entered a partnership with RapidSOS to distribute the latter's AI-powered emergency data platform to government entities. The collaboration is designed to provide federal, state, local, and higher education agencies with streamlined access to the Safety Network.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to remove common procurement barriers for public safety agencies that require advanced, interoperable emergency data. It addresses the growing demand for technologies that connect smartphones, vehicles, and wearables to emergency response systems.
RapidSOS operates an AI-powered emergency data platform that links smartphones, vehicles, wearables, and sensors to the Safety Network. The technology enables the seamless transmission of critical, real-time data to public safety agencies.
The players
Vertosoft
This company provides technology solutions and procurement support to federal, state, and local government agencies.
RapidSOS
This technology firm operates an AI-driven platform that integrates data from connected devices with public safety infrastructure.
Hollie Kapos
She serves as the vice president of legal and contracts at Vertosoft.
The details
Vertosoft will provide agencies with access to the platform via its established contract vehicles and partner ecosystem. This move follows a series of recent agreements by Vertosoft, including partnerships with Huntress and Datadog earlier in 2026.
Timeline
January 2026: Vertosoft hired Hollie Kapos as vice president of legal and contracts.
June 2026: Vertosoft partnered with Huntress.
August 2026: Vertosoft partnered with Datadog.
September 17, 2026: Vertosoft announced the partnership with RapidSOS.
November 10, 2026: The Homeland Security Summit will take place.
The Tech Race
This partnership reflects the ongoing shift toward digital interoperability within public safety, where legacy systems are increasingly being supplemented by AI-powered emergency data platforms. It positions Vertosoft to better compete by aggregating essential emergency tools into a single ecosystem for government procurement.
For public safety agencies, this agreement simplifies the acquisition of emergency data tools, potentially reducing the time required to deploy modern response technologies. This translates to more efficient data processing from connected devices during emergency events, ultimately aiding first responders in the field.
The takeaway
The integration of private-sector emergency technology into government procurement channels represents a significant step toward updating public safety response capabilities. Agencies looking to modernize should evaluate how these centralized contract vehicles can reduce administrative friction in their own procurement cycles.
What happens next
The 2026 Homeland Security Summit is scheduled to take place on November 10, 2026, where further discussions on public safety technology may occur.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving landscape of digital protection, visit the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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