Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Facility Managers Embracing Mass Notification Systems


           The newest innovations in video distribution systems are the optimal technology for facility managers looking for mass notification systems to incorporate into their emergency response plans. Mass notification systems involve the technology used to carry vital information to all affected parties in the event of an emergency. A reliable and effective system is essential for a facility manager, who is generally the first in command to disseminate this information to employees, authorities and the like.


            A+ Technology Solutions offers several solutions including a media distribution system from Long Island-based ETR (Educational Technology Resources) that quickly and easily broadcasts video information to any number of parties over digital signage, televisions, or projection systems. With one log-in a facility manager could turn on and push video messages to all employees of a facility, examples are images from a security camera, an important announcement regarding office safety or a critical live or recorded message from the company president. An advanced audio/visual system like that offered from ETR is a great investment for any size organization as it serves as a multi-function resource for various departments.

            Digital Acoustics’ Talkmaster is an IP intercom and PA system, which greatly complements an existing emergency response plan. With Talkmaster you can quickly and easily broadcast system-wide security alerts, instructions and critical communications. The intercom and PA system is distributed over an existing network infrastructure therefore it is fully expandable, cost efficient and can be deployed over any distance.

            Another innovation that has been making headlines lately is the use of text messages to disseminate information. A+ Technology Solutions recommends IPVideo Corporation’s DynaView Security Operations Center, which is equipped with the technology to automatically send out an alert in the event of a predetermined qualifying event. The text messaging feature can interface with your existing instant messaging or text messaging system or create a text message of its own. With the ubiquity of cell phones, mass notification systems that employ the use of text messaging are becoming the standard in emergency response plans.

            For more information on any of these technologies please contact David Antar at A+ Technology Solutions, (631) 969-2600.

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