Blog Posts

June 29, 2015 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

All 3 Had the Need for a Notification System Looking back on the recent uncomfortable and downright scary situations involving the deadly Ebola virus in Dallas, the cyberattack on Sony Pictures and the terror threat at the Mall of America a lot can be said about being prepared for the worst. During emergencies, communications can break down creating confusion and …

May 28, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Microsoft Integration

As Chief Technology Evangelist of Pocketstop, one of my jobs is to evangelize our products and help potential customers and partners better understand our platforms and the infrastructure required to deliver them. Having said that, I would like to use this blog post to discuss Pocketstop’s RedFlag Notification System, running on Microsoft Azure.

April 9, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Emergencies and disasters are unpredictable events that can strike any place. Such situations call for advance preparedness so when (or if) a crisis actually occurs, you know what needs to happen and how it should be done. The emergency preparedness plan should take into consideration all the possible scenarios and appropriate personnel should know their roles. It is also important …

February 3, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

With the Winter Olympics starting this week, a major concern among Americans planning to attend the games is security. Considering the fact that security is a huge concern even when the games are held in America, it is understandable that the need for a robust security setup increases manifold when Americans travel overseas to attend the Olympics. In fact, Americans …

February 12, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Having a crisis communication plan for severe winter storms is a critical need for organizations based in areas prone to chilly storms that can impact driving conditions and business opening. Such a plan of action can help to significantly minimize or even prevent the damage associated with these winter storms. If you are located in an area exposed to cold …

November 20, 2013 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

Crisis communication plays an undeniably important role in the effective management of shopping centers, which like most other big to medium-sized businesses, are highly prone to situations requiring immediate action. As a shopping center owner or property manager, you can’t afford to think like an ostrich, either believing that nothing bad will ever happen to your business, or thinking that …

October 30, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

In practical terms, a mass notification system is a rapid-response system designed for internal communication to broadcast notifications to pre-subscribed individuals, mostly employees, thus keeping them informed before, during or after a specific event.

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, …