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April 5, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of mass notification systems. These systems can be used in different capacities, by …

March 8, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

February 14, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Using a mass notification system effectively is the key to setting your organization apart from the competition. We are fortunate that today’s mass notification system technology makes the transmission of information easier than ever before. But what turns the transmission of information into the art of communication? As an employer, manager or property owner leveraging digital, communication technology can help …

June 14, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Text Message Marketing - M360, Pockestop News

Move allows company to easily auto-scale based on-demand and provides customers with increased performance and high-availability “When Pocketstop first moved to Microsoft Azure back in 2012, the easiest and quickest way to get up and running was to use Virtual Machines or VM(s). While this suited us well for many years, we knew that we ultimately wanted to run our platform …

May 19, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Do you have the attitude “it won’t happen to us”? If so, you need to get ready, get a plan and get shopping. I got a news alert on my phone last night about the EgyptAir Flight that disappeared from radar somewhere over the Mediterranean Sea and immediately, my heart sank. Tragic. What happened? I wondered. A malfunction? Human error? …

May 12, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

No need to grab your remote control. That’s right, it’s not a local news channel I’m talking about, Channel 9 is Microsoft’s online community that showcases the people behind Microsoft products and connects them with those who use them. The site hosts video channels, discussions, podcasts, screencasts, interviews and more. There is a dedication sections for partners called the Microsoft …

May 9, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Text Message Marketing - M360

SMS text message marketing is the best tech tool to drive digital engagement. It just is. Everywhere I go, I look for short codes at my favorite shops and restaurants. I check the bottom of my receipts and I even go to the websites of my favorite places to see if they will text me hot deals, sales and other …

April 25, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Text Message Marketing - M360, Pockestop News

SMS Text Marketing is growing fast and there’s no sign it will slow down anytime soon. Despite the growth, consumer demand and success of SMS text message marketing solutions, some businesses out there are still reluctant to add a SMS service to their marketing mix. Why? Well, I can’t answer that why, but I can answer why you should be …

April 20, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

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March 1, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Text Message Marketing - M360, Pockestop News

Today is Super Tuesday! Here in Texas, it’s Election Day for the presidential primary. What an interesting race it has been so far. Don’t worry, we’re not here to talk politics but technology, of course. Today, I want to talk about one of our favorite subjects—text messaging—and how it is being used by candidates as a communication channel.