As emergency alerting solutions have evolved, managers and officials realize it’s critical to use multiple channels to send out alerts quickly in an emergency. ActiveAlert is the leading solution for delivering alerts directly to the computer desktop, a primary channel due to its heavy use by people in the work, school, hospital and home setting. ActiveAlert easily integrates with current communication procedures and monitors multiple different types of alert feeds whether it is CAP, RSS, or other third party platforms.
ActiveAlert FAQ
Question: How do you deploy the solution?
Answer: You have two different deployment options:
A. We could create an enterprise installer provided as an MSI package. This package is designed to be used in a managed environment where silent/quiet installation is required (GPO/SCCM).
B. We could also create a download button that could be embedded onto a website for public download.
As part of our initial set up, is we speak with your IT staff to determine the best means of mass deployment on your network.
Question: How would your clients handle product upgrades?
Answer: There are two simple methods to manage product upgrades. We will assist you in pushing out a new version that will prompt all users to upgrade now or at a later time. Or, you can do a silent upgrade by pushing an MSI through your network.
Question: Does the application take up a lot of memory?
Answer: No. The application does vary in size based on the number of alert sources that you are following and the interval rate that you are checking for updates. Robust caching however causes the program to runs with the same memory requirements as keeping a browser window open.
Question: Does the application work on Macs?
Answer: It works on all platforms – Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Question: Is there a server or any type of machinery that needs to be installed at a client’s location?
Answer: There is no additional server or machinery that needs to be installed at a client’s location. The download is stored at each machine locally. Following initial deployment, it is minimal effort for a client’s IT staff to maintain.
Question: How is the solution priced?
Answer: The solution is priced as a tiered model based on number of projected downloads. There is a onetime build fee/setup cost associated with the initial setup which covers customizations and deployment assistance.
ActiveAlert for Different Verticals
Education
Most higher education institutions have some form of cell phone alerting in place and our application complements those solutions perfectly. Most classrooms ask students to silence or turn off your cell phones before class. With ActiveAlert, critical alerts can be delivered to students whether they are in a class, at the library, computer lab or their dormitory. Our solution can easily be deployed to computer labs, classroom machines, and student and staff computers.
Hospitals
In a busy environment like a hospital, the more channels to communicate with personnel, the better. ActiveAlert can issue emergency alerts to doctors, nurses, and hospital employees in a different way. Extend your current alerting procedures to the desktop to ensure hospital staff are aware of critical situations quickly. This application can easily be deployed on shared workstations where doctors and nurses access patient information.
Government
As a public service to citizens, ActiveAlert can be offered free to the public to keep them informed of road closures, town hall meeting updates, emergency weather information, and other critical alerts. Local law enforcement can also use this service to issue amber alerts immediately, when time is so critical.
Corporate
One of the most effective ways to communicate with employees in the workplace is reaching them at their computers. Break through the clutter of the email inbox and send an emergency alert on-top of their desktop to get their attention.
