With the threat of active shooters, lost children or natural disasters, security leaders need ways to alert an entire organization quickly to a potential threat or incident.
Security magazine highlights emergency and mass notification products for schools, organizations and government systems.
ALTRONIX
Supports fire signaling applications
Altronix FireSwitch108 Network Managed NAC Power Extender features 8-Class B NAC outputs which are also programmable for Aux power or 4-Class A outputs for fire signaling applications. Additional key features include built-in battery charging, CO Temporal Code and programmable EOL resistor values by output saving time and labor. Embedded LINQ Network Power Management allows for remote reset and can enable security professionals to control, monitor and report power/diagnostics from anywhere over the network. Image courtesy of Altronix
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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
Alerts IT departments of security incidents
Everbridge’s AI-powered situational awareness tool enables incident commanders and resolvers to gain visibility into IT service disruptions. The system provides teams with signals for better insight and actionable recommendations to minimize the impact of service interruptions, unplanned events and patch or security incidents. The system has Al-powered insight delivery and management screens with current and historical incident views. There is also root cause analysis for incident resolution. Image courtesy of Everbridge
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GENASYS
Alerts security leaders of environmental hazards
The Genasys Protect platform enables collaboration between emergency and law enforcement personnel to anticipate impact and response needs, conduct comprehensive test plans, and coordinate cross-jurisdictional activities before disasters hit. The platform offers predictive simulation models and empowers proactive management of changing conditions near or during critical events to identify at-risk people, areas and assets that develop and refine location- and context-specific response plans. Image courtesy of Genasys
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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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REGROUP
Automatically initiates emergency procedures
Regroup’s cloud-based emergency notification platform was designed to reduce the margin for human error by automating the emergency notification process. It will issue evacuation orders or instruct people to shelter-in-place automatically, without any human intervention. The platform can transmit critical alerts to multiple communication channels simultaneously, including digital signage, PA systems, websites and social media. Real-time analytics alert to delivery failures of critical alerts. Image courtesy of Regroup
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TELECOR
Locks down classroom and alerts authorities
Telecor released an improved version of its Visual Console Graphical Display that provides real-time classroom status during a school lockdown event. The Alarm Manager allows occupants in locations designed as “shelter in place,” such as classrooms, to report their status directly to the front office or command center. Responders can view the status of all classrooms on a room-by-room basis through interactive 3D and 2D floor plans that use colored icons. A “red” classroom icon immediately alerts security personnel that a classroom has not acknowledged the emergency lockdown and will enable two-way communication between the classroom and responders, including features such as “covert listen.” The solution can also indicate medical/security call-ins. Image courtesy of Telecor
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