A voice from the grave, cyber style

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April 29, 2005 Australian Internet Company EVOL launched its new online messaging service this week and though the technologies employed are not new, the concept is quite interesting as the messages are primarily intended to give users a voice from the grave. The idea came when entrepreneur Andrew Chan was regularly travelling overseas and on one particular outward-bound trip, was mindful of leaving his young family behind. He had a legal will in place, and his assets and insurance policies would ensure he had provided well in the event of an accident, but he still felt there was more he could do, and in that space created by 12 plus hours of international flight, he conceived an on-line messaging system to deliver final and important audio and video messages to significant others.

“Somehow having a Will and Life Insurance in place just didn’t seem enough,” said Andrew Chan, CEO and founder of EVOL, (which is love spelt backwards). “The EVOL concept is complementary to a will and insurance – it’s the important bits – the reminder of your child’s favourite book you read to them when they went to bed, and an opportunity to tell your wife you love her one last time.”

By collecting audio or video messages through their website, EVOL conveniently stores and delivers everlasting mementos for loved ones, that can be accessed again and again. Additionally, EVOL’s messaging service is the ideal solution for both businesses and individuals sending large files that are too big to send as email attachments such as presentations and photos. Annual subscriptions start from AUD$24.95 and include unlimited updates and usage.

“We’d like all Australians to give EVOL the same important consideration as taking out Life Insurance and completing a Legal Will,” EVOL’s Director of PR & Marketing Melissa Chin told Gizmag. “It’s the final message without being morbid.”