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For organizations of every size, reliable communication is a necessity. In an emergency, it can make all the difference in the final outcome. Security magazine highlights a variety of emergency and mass notification solutions.

AlertMedia

Keeps Track of Employees Using Two-Way Communications

AlertMedia helps notify those who are impacted using dynamic groups, up-to-date location data, and advanced mapping and geospatial analysis tools. Users can verify their people’s safety and get on-the-ground updates using seven distinct, two-way communication channels. Users may deliver updates, important resources, and instructions using a centralized emergency notification system purpose-built for critical events and workflows. Image courtesy of AlertMedia

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Alertus

Sends Unmissable Emergency Alerts

Alertus desktop alert notifications are intrusive, guaranteeing they will get the computer user’s attention. Alertus Desktop can also utilize the computer’s text-to-speech capabilities to ensure alerts are heard and not just seen. The desktop alert software is also helpful for routine communication or non-emergency notification. Use a partial screen pop-up or the ticker mode to send important messages that you don’t want to get lost in inboxes or easily ignored. Image courtesy of Alertus
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AtlasIED

Provides Visual Alarms for Accessibility

The AtlasIED IP-F is an indoor, wall-mounted IP-based flasher designed to provide visual signaling to complement audio communications in a facility, including high-traffic or loud environments, such as gymnasiums and lobbies. The IP-F features a single RGB LED flasher to enhance physical security and improve routine communication while meeting accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, the IP-F integrates directly with Singlewire InformaCast and Syn-Apps Revolution and leverages WAN or LAN network architecture. Image courtesy of Atlas IED
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Crisis24

Provides Two-Way Communication

The mass notification module from Crisis24 is embedded in TopoONE and offers access to multiple communications channels to facilitate quick escalations and action. The mass notification solution enables rapid communication with parties, both domestically and internationally, who may be impacted by an incident or critical event. The system integrates with multiple channels for two-way communication delivery including email, SMS, text-to-speech, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. The system also offers crisis response and life safety check-ins by enabling reception of direct notifications from individuals signaling they need assistance. Image courtesy of Crisis24

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Everbridge

Keeps Emergency Communication Secure

Communicate quickly and reliably during emergencies while secure access collaboration protects your data with over 325 security controls. Users can broadcast to virtually any communication device and channel, including audio, text , and mobile. Image courtesy of Everbridge

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Honeywell

Automatically Initiates Lockdown

Honeywell Automatic Gunshot Detection and Lockdown immediately alerts law enforcement once triggered. Mass alerts can also be sent to enrolled recipients by group, such as building occupants or employees, and can be sent by text, email, phone and via public address (PA) systems in the building. The platform can also provide live video stream from nearby cameras, with full access to any other cameras onsite. Lockdown can be automatically initiated, whether it’s a full lockdown or a lockdown limited to geofenced, targeted areas. Image courtesy of Honeywell

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Motorola Solutions

Alerts Public Officials of Emergencies

Motorola Solutions’ Rave Alert is a FedRAMP-authorized mass notification system used by governments, organizations, schools and enterprises to send mass communications, targeted alerts or operational messages when severe weather, health emergencies, lockdowns or evacuations require people to take appropriate action. Rave Alert powers statewide multimodal emergency alerting in Delaware, Iowa and California and provides Louisiana and New Mexico with a platform to trigger Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) messages that unify the U. S. Emergency Alert System, National Warning System, Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio. Rave Alert users can send messages via text, email, desktop, voice, social media, public address systems and digital signage. Image courtesy of Motorola Solutions

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https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101826-product-spotlight-on-emergency-and-mass-notifications