PRESS RELEASE
AUSTELL, Ga. — Operative IQ, a leading provider of operational readiness software for EMS and public safety agencies, and Signifi Solutions Inc., a provider of intelligent automated dispensing and secure storage solutions, announced their strategic partnership at EMS World 2026. The partnership combines Operative IQ’s inventory and asset management platform with Signifi’s intelligent vending, smart locker, and key locker technologies to provide EMS organizations with secure, automated access to critical supplies, medications, equipment, and assets.
The partnership integrates Signifi’s intelligent vending machines, smart lockers, and key lockers with Operative IQ’s inventory and asset management platform, helping EMS agencies automate access to critical supplies, medications, equipment, and vehicle keys. By connecting automated dispensing and secure storage with centralized inventory management, agencies can improve visibility into resource usage, strengthen accountability, and maintain a more complete record of inventory and asset transactions.
“Our customers are looking for smarter ways to manage and distribute critical resources across their organizations,” said EJ Aufderheide, President and CEO of Operative IQ. “Through our partnership with Signifi, we’re connecting intelligent vending and locker technology with Operative IQ’s inventory and asset management platform to help agencies provide secure, on-demand access to supplies, equipment, vehicle keys, and other essential resources while improving visibility and accountability.”
Powered by SignifiVISION, the integrated solutions support inventory distribution, equipment returns, key management, replenishment, and chain-of-custody tracking. The integration connects automated access and dispensing activity with inventory management workflows, helping agencies reduce manual processes and maintain better oversight of resources across stations, vehicles, and supply locations.
For EMS organizations operating across multiple locations and shifts, secure resource access and accurate inventory records are essential to operational readiness. By combining automated dispensing and storage technology with software built for public safety operations, Operative IQ and Signifi aim to help agencies improve supply availability, strengthen asset accountability, and streamline day-to-day resource management.
“EMS personnel need secure, reliable access to the supplies and equipment that support frontline response,” said Henry Hey, Chief Commercial Officer at Signifi Solutions Inc. “By connecting Signifi’s automated vending and smart locker solutions with Operative IQ’s inventory and asset management software, we help EMS agencies streamline access to medical supplies, equipment, and vehicle keys while strengthening inventory visibility and accountability. This partnership supports operational readiness and allows crews to spend less time managing supplies and more time serving their communities.”
About Operative IQ
Founded in 2007, EMS Technology Solutions is a growing, privately held company that provides affordable, cutting-edge Operations Management Software as a Service to first responders. Encompassed under the brand name Operative IQ, solutions include Inventory & Asset Management, Fleet Maintenance and Telematics, Narcotics Tracking, RFID solutions, Facilities Management, Blood Tracking, Events Management, and a Service Desk Ticketing System. EMS Technology Solutions is the proud recipient of six EMS World Innovation Awards and is recognized as one of America’s fastest growing companies by the INC 5000 four years in a row. For more information, visit www.operativeiq.com.
About Signifi Solutions Inc.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Signifi Solutions Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures automated vending, smart locker, and self-service solutions for organizations worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience, Signifi combines intelligent hardware with its cloud-based SignifiVISION software platform to help customers securely distribute, manage, and track inventory and assets.
Signifi’s solutions support IT asset management, automated retail, order pickup, loss prevention, and secure access to supplies and equipment. Through in-house hardware engineering, software development, manufacturing, and integration capabilities, Signifi delivers solutions tailored to customers’ operational needs. Its deployment, maintenance, and global support services help organizations streamline workflows, improve visibility, and enhance employee and customer experiences.
For more information, visit www.signifi.com