At Whelen, our mission has always been clear: to protect first responders. It’s the reason we engineer our products with precision, build everything from start to finish in America, and never compromise on quality. That same mission guided the development of Whelen Cloud Platform® (WCP®), a powerful, responsive, and reliable solution designed to help emergency fleets operate more safely and effectively.
To fulfill that mission in the most impactful way, we believe in working with partners who share our purpose. By collaborating with trusted companies across the industry, we’re able to expand WCP’s capabilities, accelerate innovation, and deliver smarter, more connected solutions to the people who rely on them most.
“We’re extremely deliberate when it comes to choosing our partners,” says Burak Unalmiser, Whelen’s Head of Strategic Cloud Partnerships. “Our only priority is delivering the best possible technology to the people who rely on it, so every integration has to serve that mission.”
Built on Trust and Technology
WCP is designed to work within a connected ecosystem. That means it must integrate seamlessly with a range of fleet management tools, vehicle hardware, emergency vehicle preemption systems, and more. Our strategic partnerships make that possible, and each one is developed with careful attention to performance, reliability, and the real-world needs of first responders.
“We don’t just say yes to a partnership because the technology is interesting,” Burak explains. “We ask: Does this make WCP better? Will this improve the way our customers work? And most importantly, will it help keep them safe?”
If the answer is not a clear and resounding yes, we move on. Our commitment to quality extends beyond what we build ourselves. We expect the same high standards from every partner we bring into the WCP ecosystem.
A Smarter Way to Scale
One of the biggest benefits of our partnership model is the ability to scale quickly and effectively. By working closely with trusted partners, we can expand WCP’s capabilities without adding unnecessary complexity for users.
“Our goal is to unify technologies in a way that removes duplication,” says Burak. “If someone is already doing something well, we do not need to reinvent it. We just need to integrate it intelligently and make it work seamlessly within WCP.”
This approach gives agencies the flexibility to use the tools they trust, while taking advantage of the added automation, visibility, and operational improvements WCP delivers. For example, WCP brings together safety solutions like Traffic Preemption, fleet management features such as Analytics & Reporting, equipment management through Fleet Vehicle Registry, and many other integrations. So, instead of juggling multiple apps, departments can access everything they need in one inclusive, easy-to-use platform. That not only streamlines daily operations, but also future-proofs agency investments as WCP continues to adapt and grow with them.
Fair, Open, and Focused on the End User
WCP is not a closed system. It is designed to work with a wide variety of technologies, including tools developed by companies that may compete in the same space. That openness is intentional.
“We’re not interested in playing favorites,” Burak says. “What matters most is giving our customers options that are reliable, effective, and aligned with their mission. That means staying open and neutral, and making sure every integration serves the user, not us.”
That philosophy has helped us build strong, trusted relationships with partners across the industry. It also ensures that WCP continues to be a truly interoperable platform, giving departments more choice and more control without the burden of proprietary limitations.
Partnerships That Put First Responders First
We are proud to design, engineer, and manufacture our products in America from start to finish. That level of control helps us maintain the quality our customers expect. But when it comes to expanding the power and reach of Whelen Cloud Platform, the right partnerships make all the difference.
“This is not about volume, it is about value,” Burak adds. “We partner with companies that are as committed to protecting first responders as we are. And when we do, we hold ourselves to the highest standard every step of the way.”
WCP continues to grow, evolve, and push the boundaries of what is possible in emergency fleet operations. And thanks to the strength of our partnerships, we are delivering a smarter, faster, and more capable platform to the people who need it most.
Because for us, it has always been about one thing: giving first responders the tools to act quickly and get home safe.
