Blog Posts

October 16, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Workplace security is a vital part of the corporate environment, and needs to be thoroughly addressed in order to maintain the safety of everyone involved. Whether we are talking about access control, surveillance, security lighting, alarm systems, first responders, and other security aspects, addressing and implementing plans for proper functioning is essential for all businesses. In today’s times, there are …

October 24, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Whether we are talking about office, retail, or multifamily, property management is a complex and hazardous business, particularly for an environment that is rapidly changing in regards to both property offers and tenant demands, but also in terms of maintenance, and staying one step ahead of trouble. The flexibility and speediness with which the market changes have made it difficult …

May 13, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Most of us live day-to-day, not thinking of those affected by disasters unless it makes the national news. One Emergency Notification Service shows in real-time, worldwide events that require coordination, management and constant communications. Awaking this morning to the news of yet another massive earthquake in Nepal was heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are …

December 4, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

When it comes to workplace safety, all companies, no matter the industry should concern themselves with having effective strategies in place and team of EHS professionals always ready to tackle any situation. Whether you have a retail, industrial, hospitality, or entertainment company, having a strong hold of what environmental, health, and safety entails should be a top priority for you, …

November 19, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

It’s every organization’s duty to keep their workplace safe for their employees. However, there are lots of regulations that you need to follow to accomplish this especially from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which is the regulatory body that looks into these compliances.

February 26, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1971 under the U.S. Department of Labor. Its main purpose is to create safer workplaces in the U.S. by enacting the Occupational Safety and Health Act. OSHA is also responsible for developing enforceable safety standards and regulations that employers must comply with. Moreover, the agency conducts periodic inspections of workplaces …

March 15, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

In the last decade, technology has been a major catalyst behind the development of all industries, as more and more companies have turned to technologically-driven solutions for their business. According to recent statistics, the total technology spending worldwide is forecast to reach $3.3 billion in markets that include telecom services, tech outsourcing, tech consulting, hardware maintenance, software, communication services, and …

October 15, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity

Having a business continuity plan alongside plans for emergency response, crisis management, crisis communications, and disaster recovery is mandatory for all organizations, regardless of their profile, industry, structure, or size. Accounting for the day-to-day priorities of a business means having a plan in place in case of a downtime or disruption of activity. Therefore, all risk managements strategies should come …

April 27, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Resident, Tenant & Vendor Communications

As social distancing and self-isolation become the new normal, many shopping centers are running at limited capacity or have been forced to close down entirely.

December 4, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Cyber attacks have become commonplace, so much so that there’s an attack every 39 seconds effecting 1 in 3 Americans every year. However, individuals aren’t the only targets of hackers. Businesses lose millions of dollars every year due to cyber attacks. In fact, the NotPetya ransomware attack cost Merck over $300 million every quarter.