Blog Posts

May 9, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Life is busy, and most of us need reminders — especially when it comes to remembering doctor’s appointments. But most healthcare professionals send appointment reminders via email, many of which are never seen. If you’re a healthcare provider, that means you get stuck with empty appointment slots and lost revenue. A smarter approach is a patient notification system that texts …

May 9, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Work faster, safer, smarter: Communication Options for Manufacturers Communicating effectively with your workforce is a challenge in any industry, but frontline workers in manufacturing can be especially hard to reach. And that lack of communication can be costly: recent research reveals that 75% of manufacturing delays occur because employees are unable to communicate with co-workers or their supervisors. Ensuring you …

May 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

DALLAS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Reaching people quickly and effectively is a complicated task, especially in noisy, distracting environments – and especially when mobile devices are limited. Desktop notifications are highly effective in capturing employees’ attention, offering an impactful and disruptive way to ensure critical information is immediately seen and acted upon right where employees work – on desktops, laptops, …

March 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Businesses in 2024 run on digital data – making secure business messaging vital to your organization’s success. While some industries such as insurance and healthcare are required by HIPPA to meet certain federal data encryption requirements, every industry should take steps to protect sensitive information. This article explores what secure business communication entails, what industries require it, and how cybersecurity …

February 20, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Internal Communications

You may have felt that emergencies and disasters seem to be on the rise – especially emergencies and crises that affect businesses. Recent data confirms this. According to the Institute for Crises Management Annual Report, “For 2022, 56.74% of crises tracked were smoldering, and 43.26% were sudden crises. Prior to 2020, ICM had typically found that smoldering crises accounted for …

February 9, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Internal Communications

Businesses in 2024 run on digital data – making secure business communication vital to your organization’s success. While some industries such as insurance and healthcare are required by HIPPA to meet certain federal data encryption requirements, every industry should take steps to protect sensitive information. This article explores what secure business communication entails, what industries require it, and how cybersecurity …

January 11, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RedFlag by Pocketstop, an award-winning emergency communication solution, proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the recently released G2 2024 Winter Report. RedFlag has been honored with 22 awards, including the “Easiest to Use” category award for proactive notifications, further solidifying its position as an industry leader in mass notification systems. This recognition is based …

December 20, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — RedFlag, an award-winning provider of innovative emergency communication solutions, is thrilled to announce its integration with Paylocity, a cutting-edge HR and payroll software company. This collaboration brings forth a powerful combination of data management and emergency response capabilities, catering to the needs of critical communications for businesses across various industries. RedFlag’s integration with Paylocity allows organizations to …

October 10, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Authorities in Maui county, Hawaii, utilized reputable Emergency Evacuation Software to alert citizens of a dangerous wild fire raging through the town of Lahaina. So why did the evacuation fail miserably? That’s the question many emergency managers, state and city leaders, and devastated residents are desperately trying to answer. With approximately 100 people dead, $8-10 billion in damages, and thousands …

October 4, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

A custom emergency alert system for your business can be a huge benefit to your organization. The national Emergency Alert System (EAS for short) is how authorized federal, state, and local agencies can send alerts that relate to public safety. The goal is to communicate with the American people at critical moments, across multiple channels, in mere seconds. It’s part …