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Best Emergency Notification Software

Nana Serwah Nkrahene
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Researched and written by Nana Serwah Nkrahene

Emergency notification software is part of broader risk management, company-wide communication and emergency planning strategies, to improve communication, workflow, and service before, during, and after an emergency. The software can be deployed within a company to prepare for any event or emergency that may halt business operations or within organizations as a public service messaging system. The software automates necessary actions like sending out mass notifications, sharing information, and mobilizing teams to prevent operational disruptions and quicken emergency response. Emergency notification systems are personalized to the requirements and needs of whatever organization implements the software. Emergency notification software can integrate with or feature GIS to create maps and documents as visual aids during crises.

To qualify for inclusion in the Emergency Notification category, a product must:

Push out mass notifications to multiple devices in multiple locations
Allow two-way messaging
Encrypt sensitive information
Organize contacts into different groups
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AlertMedia
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Highest Performer:
Regroup Mass Notification
Regroup Mass Notification
Easiest to Use:
AlertMedia
AlertMedia
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AlertMedia
(499)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Reduce risk and recover faster with AlertMedia’s emergency communication, threat intelligence, and travel risk management solutions. Purpose-built to help you navigate critical events with confidence,

    Users
    • IT Manager
    Industries
    • Hospital & Health Care
    • Banking
    Market Segment
    • 59% Mid-Market
    • 36% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • AlertMedia Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    99
    Customer Support
    49
    Alerts Management
    44
    Communication
    41
    Notifications
    32
    Cons
    Notification Issues
    17
    Inefficiency
    7
    Integration Issues
    7
    Limited Functionality
    7
    Limitations
    6
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • AlertMedia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Alert Media
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Austin, Texas
    Twitter
    @alertmedia
    4,899 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    469 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Reduce risk and recover faster with AlertMedia’s emergency communication, threat intelligence, and travel risk management solutions. Purpose-built to help you navigate critical events with confidence,

Users
  • IT Manager
Industries
  • Hospital & Health Care
  • Banking
Market Segment
  • 59% Mid-Market
  • 36% Enterprise
AlertMedia Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
99
Customer Support
49
Alerts Management
44
Communication
41
Notifications
32
Cons
Notification Issues
17
Inefficiency
7
Integration Issues
7
Limited Functionality
7
Limitations
6
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AlertMedia features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Alert Media
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Austin, Texas
Twitter
@alertmedia
4,899 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
469 employees on LinkedIn®
Everbridge 360 (Critical Event Management)
(251)4.5 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Every day, critical events impact people, productivity and revenue by causing production slowdowns, threatening life safety, delaying responses to time-sensitive issues, and much more. Organizations n

    Users
    • Business Continuity Analyst
    Industries
    • Government Administration
    • Consumer Services
    Market Segment
    • 34% Mid-Market
    • 34% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Everbridge 360 (Critical Event Management) Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    91
    Alerts Management
    49
    Notifications
    44
    Communication
    43
    Features
    43
    Cons
    Limitations
    27
    Inefficiency
    22
    Limited Functionality
    20
    Integration Issues
    17
    Complexity
    14
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Everbridge 360 (Critical Event Management) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Everbridge
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Vienna, VA
    Twitter
    @Everbridge
    4,794 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,574 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Every day, critical events impact people, productivity and revenue by causing production slowdowns, threatening life safety, delaying responses to time-sensitive issues, and much more. Organizations n

Users
  • Business Continuity Analyst
Industries
  • Government Administration
  • Consumer Services
Market Segment
  • 34% Mid-Market
  • 34% Enterprise
Everbridge 360 (Critical Event Management) Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
91
Alerts Management
49
Notifications
44
Communication
43
Features
43
Cons
Limitations
27
Inefficiency
22
Limited Functionality
20
Integration Issues
17
Complexity
14
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Everbridge 360 (Critical Event Management) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Everbridge
Company Website
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Vienna, VA
Twitter
@Everbridge
4,794 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,574 employees on LinkedIn®

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DialMyCalls
(917)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    DialMyCalls is a web-based mass notification solution designed to help organizations efficiently communicate with large groups of people through text messages, phone calls, and emails. With over 15 ye

    Users
    • Pastor
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Religious Institutions
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 37% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • DialMyCalls Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    267
    Customer Support
    111
    Simple
    106
    Text Messaging
    92
    Easy Communication
    79
    Cons
    Messaging Issues
    42
    Expensive
    36
    SMS Issues
    34
    Credit Issues
    24
    Notification Issues
    23
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • DialMyCalls features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    OnTimeTelecom
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    Jupiter, FL
    Twitter
    @DialMyCalls
    5,289 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    14 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

DialMyCalls is a web-based mass notification solution designed to help organizations efficiently communicate with large groups of people through text messages, phone calls, and emails. With over 15 ye

Users
  • Pastor
  • Owner
Industries
  • Religious Institutions
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 37% Mid-Market
DialMyCalls Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
267
Customer Support
111
Simple
106
Text Messaging
92
Easy Communication
79
Cons
Messaging Issues
42
Expensive
36
SMS Issues
34
Credit Issues
24
Notification Issues
23
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DialMyCalls features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
OnTimeTelecom
Company Website
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Jupiter, FL
Twitter
@DialMyCalls
5,289 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
14 employees on LinkedIn®
Text-Em-All
(813)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
3rd Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Text-Em-All is a purpose-driven SMS marketing, mass texting, and automated calling service designed to help organizations communicate effectively with large groups of contacts. This platform serves a

    Users
    • Owner
    • Pastor
    Industries
    • Religious Institutions
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 43% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Text-Em-All Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    50
    Text Messaging
    37
    Communication
    28
    Simple
    26
    Customer Support
    20
    Cons
    Expensive
    21
    Pricing Issues
    13
    Messaging Issues
    12
    Character Limitation
    11
    Limited Texting Features
    11
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Text-Em-All features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Text-Em-All
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2005
    HQ Location
    Frisco, TX
    Twitter
    @TextEmAll
    1,453 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    63 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Text-Em-All is a purpose-driven SMS marketing, mass texting, and automated calling service designed to help organizations communicate effectively with large groups of contacts. This platform serves a

Users
  • Owner
  • Pastor
Industries
  • Religious Institutions
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 43% Mid-Market
Text-Em-All Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
50
Text Messaging
37
Communication
28
Simple
26
Customer Support
20
Cons
Expensive
21
Pricing Issues
13
Messaging Issues
12
Character Limitation
11
Limited Texting Features
11
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Text-Em-All features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Text-Em-All
Company Website
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Frisco, TX
Twitter
@TextEmAll
1,453 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
63 employees on LinkedIn®
RAVE Alert
(71)4.5 out of 5
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Rave Alert: Quick, Reliable, and Comprehensive Mass Notifications at Your Fingertips At the heart of the Rave Platform and interconnected with the expansive Motorola Solutions safety ecosystem, Rave

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    • Public Safety
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 38% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • RAVE Alert Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Account Management Issues
    1
    Inefficiency
    1
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • RAVE Alert features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Rave Mobile Safety
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Framingham, MA
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    108 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Rave Alert: Quick, Reliable, and Comprehensive Mass Notifications at Your Fingertips At the heart of the Rave Platform and interconnected with the expansive Motorola Solutions safety ecosystem, Rave

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Public Safety
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 38% Mid-Market
RAVE Alert Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Account Management Issues
1
Inefficiency
1
View All Pros and Cons
RAVE Alert features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Rave Mobile Safety
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Framingham, MA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
108 employees on LinkedIn®
Regroup Mass Notification
(84)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
8th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $500.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Regroup is a cloud-based mass communication system designed to facilitate effective communication for organizations, ensuring that individuals remain safe and informed during both emergencies and ever

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    • Education Management
    Market Segment
    • 61% Mid-Market
    • 24% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Regroup Mass Notification Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Customer Support
    14
    Helpful
    8
    Implementation Ease
    8
    Communication
    7
    Cons
    Incomplete Information
    4
    User Interface Issues
    4
    Complexity
    3
    Inefficiency
    3
    Limited Functionality
    3
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Regroup Mass Notification features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Regroup Mass Notification
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Twitter
    @RegroupAlerts
    528 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    103 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Regroup is a cloud-based mass communication system designed to facilitate effective communication for organizations, ensuring that individuals remain safe and informed during both emergencies and ever

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Education Management
Market Segment
  • 61% Mid-Market
  • 24% Enterprise
Regroup Mass Notification Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Customer Support
14
Helpful
8
Implementation Ease
8
Communication
7
Cons
Incomplete Information
4
User Interface Issues
4
Complexity
3
Inefficiency
3
Limited Functionality
3
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Regroup Mass Notification features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Regroup Mass Notification
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Dallas, Texas
Twitter
@RegroupAlerts
528 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
103 employees on LinkedIn®
RedFlag
(78)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
13th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $378.00
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    RedFlag is a comprehensive communication solution designed to facilitate emergency and proactive notifications for organizations of all sizes. This platform enables users to deliver critical messages

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 62% Mid-Market
    • 19% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • RedFlag Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    10
    Notifications
    7
    Effective
    6
    Features
    6
    Communication Ease
    4
    Cons
    Limitations
    6
    Data Management
    3
    Difficult Setup
    3
    Contact Management
    2
    Outdated Design
    2
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • RedFlag features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    RedFlag Alerts
    Company Website
    HQ Location
    Dallas, TX
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

RedFlag is a comprehensive communication solution designed to facilitate emergency and proactive notifications for organizations of all sizes. This platform enables users to deliver critical messages

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 62% Mid-Market
  • 19% Small-Business
RedFlag Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
10
Notifications
7
Effective
6
Features
6
Communication Ease
4
Cons
Limitations
6
Data Management
3
Difficult Setup
3
Contact Management
2
Outdated Design
2
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RedFlag features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
RedFlag Alerts
Company Website
HQ Location
Dallas, TX
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
FacilityOS
(243)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
12th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    FacilityOS is a global leader in facility, asset and visitor management. The integrated FacilityOS platform is supported by robust reporting, turnkey onboarding, and extensive configurability and empo

    Users
    • Security Manager
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Food Production
    Market Segment
    • 63% Mid-Market
    • 26% Enterprise
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • FacilityOS is a system that helps track the entry and exit of individuals in a building.
    • Reviewers like the ease of use, quick visitor invitation, real-time reporting, and the ability to pre-register individuals for events.
    • Users experienced issues such as unverified sign-ins having a negative impact, inconsistent identity card printouts, and the need to login twice which was found to be annoying.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • FacilityOS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    100
    Customer Support
    59
    Simple
    50
    Easy Setup
    43
    Implementation Ease
    39
    Cons
    Expensive
    12
    Limited Functionality
    12
    Limited Features
    11
    Connectivity Issues
    9
    Limited Customization
    9
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • FacilityOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    FacilityOS
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    North York, Ontario
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    204 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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FacilityOS is a global leader in facility, asset and visitor management. The integrated FacilityOS platform is supported by robust reporting, turnkey onboarding, and extensive configurability and empo

Users
  • Security Manager
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Food Production
Market Segment
  • 63% Mid-Market
  • 26% Enterprise
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  • FacilityOS is a system that helps track the entry and exit of individuals in a building.
  • Reviewers like the ease of use, quick visitor invitation, real-time reporting, and the ability to pre-register individuals for events.
  • Users experienced issues such as unverified sign-ins having a negative impact, inconsistent identity card printouts, and the need to login twice which was found to be annoying.
FacilityOS Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
100
Customer Support
59
Simple
50
Easy Setup
43
Implementation Ease
39
Cons
Expensive
12
Limited Functionality
12
Limited Features
11
Connectivity Issues
9
Limited Customization
9
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9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
FacilityOS
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
North York, Ontario
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
204 employees on LinkedIn®
SnapComms
(62)4.7 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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    SnapComms is an Everbridge Company - The only end to end critical event management and employee communication solution in the world. Designed with all workplaces in mind, our software bypasses email

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Hospital & Health Care
    • Government Administration
    Market Segment
    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 40% Enterprise
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    • SnapComms Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Communication
    2
    Helpful
    2
    Speed
    2
    Staff Expertise
    2
    Cons
    Navigation Difficulty
    2
    Lack of Mobile App
    1
    Limitations
    1
    Limited Customization
    1
    Limited Editing Capabilities
    1
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    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    SnapComms
    Year Founded
    2007
    HQ Location
    Takapuna, New Zealand
    Twitter
    @snapcomms
    1,060 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    22 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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SnapComms is an Everbridge Company - The only end to end critical event management and employee communication solution in the world. Designed with all workplaces in mind, our software bypasses email

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Hospital & Health Care
  • Government Administration
Market Segment
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 40% Enterprise
SnapComms Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Communication
2
Helpful
2
Speed
2
Staff Expertise
2
Cons
Navigation Difficulty
2
Lack of Mobile App
1
Limitations
1
Limited Customization
1
Limited Editing Capabilities
1
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SnapComms features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
SnapComms
Year Founded
2007
HQ Location
Takapuna, New Zealand
Twitter
@snapcomms
1,060 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
22 employees on LinkedIn®
SIGNL4
(66)4.6 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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    SIGNL4 stands out as the ultimate solution for mobile alerting and team mobilization in the event of a critical incident, ensuring rapid response when it matters most. SIGNL4 is designed to enhanc

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Government Administration
    Market Segment
    • 36% Small-Business
    • 35% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • SIGNL4 Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    20
    Alert Management
    14
    Easy Setup
    13
    Features
    13
    Alerting System
    12
    Cons
    Expensive
    5
    Integration Issues
    5
    Missing Features
    4
    Complex Configuration
    2
    Connectivity Issues
    2
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    8.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Seller
    Derdack
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    Potsdam, Germany
    Twitter
    @Derdack
    10,263 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    32 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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SIGNL4 stands out as the ultimate solution for mobile alerting and team mobilization in the event of a critical incident, ensuring rapid response when it matters most. SIGNL4 is designed to enhanc

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Government Administration
Market Segment
  • 36% Small-Business
  • 35% Enterprise
SIGNL4 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
20
Alert Management
14
Easy Setup
13
Features
13
Alerting System
12
Cons
Expensive
5
Integration Issues
5
Missing Features
4
Complex Configuration
2
Connectivity Issues
2
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SIGNL4 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Derdack
Company Website
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Potsdam, Germany
Twitter
@Derdack
10,263 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
32 employees on LinkedIn®
Alertus Unified Mass Notification System
(11)4.5 out of 5
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    When Minutes Matter, We Notify in Seconds Alertus' 20 years of industry experience and best practices have provided thousands of customers with the most comprehensive mass notification solutions on t

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 55% Mid-Market
    • 45% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Alertus Unified Mass Notification System Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Affordable
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Notifications
    1
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    7.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Seller
    Alertus Technologies
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Baltimore, US
    Twitter
    @alertustech
    553 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    173 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

When Minutes Matter, We Notify in Seconds Alertus' 20 years of industry experience and best practices have provided thousands of customers with the most comprehensive mass notification solutions on t

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 55% Mid-Market
  • 45% Enterprise
Alertus Unified Mass Notification System Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Affordable
1
Customer Support
1
Ease of Use
1
Notifications
1
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
7.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Alertus Technologies
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Baltimore, US
Twitter
@alertustech
553 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
173 employees on LinkedIn®
911cellular
(19)4.8 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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    911Cellular is a critical communications company dedicated to keeping people connected when it matters most. During an emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. We've designed

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 53% Mid-Market
    • 37% Enterprise
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    • 911cellular Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    11
    Ease of Use
    5
    Communication Ease
    4
    Response Time
    3
    Safety
    3
    Cons
    Notification Issues
    2
    Limitations
    1
    Poor Navigation
    1
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    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    10.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Seller
    911Cellular
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Solon, Ohio
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    23 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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911Cellular is a critical communications company dedicated to keeping people connected when it matters most. During an emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. We've designed

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 53% Mid-Market
  • 37% Enterprise
911cellular Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
11
Ease of Use
5
Communication Ease
4
Response Time
3
Safety
3
Cons
Notification Issues
2
Limitations
1
Poor Navigation
1
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911cellular features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
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911Cellular
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Solon, Ohio
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
23 employees on LinkedIn®
Beekeeper
(68)4.7 out of 5
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    Beekeeper empowers frontline businesses and their workers with the digital solutions they need to do their best possible work. Founded in 2012, Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform was designed and built

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Hospitality
    • Retail
    Market Segment
    • 49% Mid-Market
    • 37% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Beekeeper Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Helpful
    2
    Notifications
    2
    Collaboration
    1
    Communication
    1
    Communication Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Beekeeper AG
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Zurich, Switzerland
    Twitter
    @BeekeeperSocial
    3,480 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    417 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Beekeeper empowers frontline businesses and their workers with the digital solutions they need to do their best possible work. Founded in 2012, Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform was designed and built

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
Market Segment
  • 49% Mid-Market
  • 37% Enterprise
Beekeeper Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Helpful
2
Notifications
2
Collaboration
1
Communication
1
Communication Efficiency
1
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Beekeeper AG
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Twitter
@BeekeeperSocial
3,480 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
417 employees on LinkedIn®
Mobile Text Alerts
(69)4.6 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Emergency Notification software
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    Reach customers at the right time with the easiest-to-use SMS marketing solution available. Mobile Text Alerts makes it easy to communicate with your customers, employees, and audience when it matters

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Religious Institutions
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    Market Segment
    • 67% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
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    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Automation
    2
    Features
    2
    Affordable
    1
    Broadcast Communication
    1
    Cons
    Poor Customer Support
    2
    Difficult Learning
    1
    Feature Improvements
    1
    Not Intuitive
    1
    Poor Interface Design
    1
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    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.1
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Mobile Text Alerts
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    New York, NY
    Twitter
    @MobileTextAlert
    1,034 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    28 employees on LinkedIn®
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Reach customers at the right time with the easiest-to-use SMS marketing solution available. Mobile Text Alerts makes it easy to communicate with your customers, employees, and audience when it matters

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Religious Institutions
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Market Segment
  • 67% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Mobile Text Alerts Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Automation
2
Features
2
Affordable
1
Broadcast Communication
1
Cons
Poor Customer Support
2
Difficult Learning
1
Feature Improvements
1
Not Intuitive
1
Poor Interface Design
1
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9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.1
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
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Mobile Text Alerts
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
New York, NY
Twitter
@MobileTextAlert
1,034 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
28 employees on LinkedIn®
Eptura Visitor
(172)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
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    Eptura Visitor is a visitor management system that helps organizations automate guest registration, enhance physical security, and maintain compliance with global privacy regulations. It is designed f

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Hospitality
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 56% Mid-Market
    • 31% Enterprise
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Features
    4
    Efficiency
    3
    Simple
    3
    Customization
    2
    Cons
    Slow Loading
    3
    Slow Performance
    2
    Difficult Learning
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Integration Issues
    1
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    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.2
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    9.1
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.7
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    Eptura
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Atlanta, US
    Twitter
    @Epturawork
    290 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    763 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Eptura Visitor is a visitor management system that helps organizations automate guest registration, enhance physical security, and maintain compliance with global privacy regulations. It is designed f

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 56% Mid-Market
  • 31% Enterprise
Eptura Visitor Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Features
4
Efficiency
3
Simple
3
Customization
2
Cons
Slow Loading
3
Slow Performance
2
Difficult Learning
1
Expensive
1
Integration Issues
1
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Eptura Visitor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.2
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
9.1
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
Seller Details
Seller
Eptura
Company Website
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Atlanta, US
Twitter
@Epturawork
290 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
763 employees on LinkedIn®
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What is Emergency Notification Software?

Emergency notification software offers mobile communication to recipients via text message or phone call. This should not be confused with emergency management software, which is a system that provides internal communication capabilities for professionals in the emergency services industry. Emergency notification software is used for emergency alerts only, so recipients will never be contacted unless it is related to an emergency situation. Due to its instantaneous nature, recipients receive important emergency messages quickly, so they can respond as soon as possible. Depending on the emergency, the urgency helps recipients take action and prevent injury from prolonged exposure to the emergency at hand. In addition, many emergency notification tools allow users to send texts with audio messages and images alongside text messages, increasing the chance that the critical notification is conveyed appropriately. For example, a recipient that is blind benefits from an audio notification over a text or image notification.

Key Benefits of Emergency Notification Software

  • Offers instant calling and messaging capabilities to recipients
  • Sends notifications in a variety of ways, such as image, text, and audio
  • Messages can be sent to large contact groups
  • Notifications and replies are automated and can be managed online

Why Use Emergency Notification Software?

Emergency notification software is the ideal solution for instant, mass communication for a variety of emergency situations. Typical situations vary between severe weather, building lockdown, evacuations, and other crisis and general safety alerts. The need for instant mass communication is important in emergency situations, as it spreads emergency awareness quickly, preventing harm and injury related to the emergency. There are several other reasons why emergency notification tools are worth implementing:

Two notification options — While text messages have greater response and engagement rates, emergency notifications can also be sent in the form of a phone call. Having more than one notification option increases the chance for recipients to receive the message.

Automation — Quickness is key when responding to emergency matters. Automation helps users send out notifications quickly without too much time spent on the curation of the notification itself.

No capacity limits — In many cases, a large group of recipients will need to receive emergency notifications. Luckily, most tools do not have a size limit, so users can send out notifications in bulk without worrying about leaving out any recipients.

Who Uses Emergency Notification Software?

Emergency notification software is primarily used by professionals responsible for public safety workers, but other uses for the software exist as well.

Public safety — Public safety professionals are typically responsible for a specific municipality. In the event of a localized crisis, such as a weather emergency, public safety professionals can use emergency notification software to contact those within the municipality.

Building managers — In the event of a building crisis, building managers can contact tenants using emergency notification software to help quickly evacuate the building.

Schools — Schools benefit from emergency notification tools to communicate to the entire school in the event of an emergency. Students, teachers, and administrators are all contacted so evacuations and awareness are communicated quickly and easily.

Emergency Notification Software Features

Emergency notification tools have several features that benefit both the user and the recipient:

Bulk notifications — Many tools don’t have a limit to how many recipients can receive emergency notifications at once. Users can contact entire contact lists or target areas without worrying about capacity limits.

Automation — Users can automate emergency messages, which helps save time when an emergency arises.

Message management — Users can control outgoing messages and incoming replies through a dashboard. From the dashboard, users can create new messages and edit existing ones. In addition, users can reply to specific recipients and see notification logs.

Resiliency — In many cases, notifications need to be sent in high-stress, less-than-ideal times. For example, power outages and cellular disruptions often complicate normal phone notifications. However, emergency notification management tools often have extra servers and methods to bypass anything that would stand in the way of reaching their contact lists.

Message formats — Notifications can be sent in a variety of ways to ensure the message is conveyed properly to everyone contacted. This includes image notifications, audio notifications, and traditional text message and phone call notifications.

Notification monitoring — Users can monitor notifications in real time to see if everyone on their contact list was properly contacted. Monitoring also measures the effectiveness of the alerts by reading open rates and response rates.

GIS-based targeted outreach — For users that don’t work with a specific contact list, GIS-based targets are an ideal way to contact people residing in specific areas of impact. This allows users to pinpoint people in certain areas that are in the area of an emergency. For example, if a tornado is forecast to hit a certain town, the emergency notification tool can use the GIS-based targeting feature to send out notifications to that town only.

Potential Issues with Emergency Notification Software

Formatting limitations in text notifications — While text messaging is an ideal way to quickly communicate to a massive amount of people, there are some restrictions. Text messages often have a maximum character limit, depending on the device and cellular service a person uses. Because of this, users cannot rely on sending long messages in the event that the message is cut off. Furthermore, many recipients’ phones may not have the capability of receiving multimedia via text. People that only have landlines are also limited in the types of messages they are able to receive. To combat this, users should ensure they craft messages that are short and concise, as well as not rely on only sending text message emergency notifications so landline users are not excluded.

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