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Alertus Unified Mass Notification

by Alertus Technologies · Since 2002
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Quick facts
VendorAlertus Technologies
Year launched2002
StatusActive
Location10 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages11
Integrations
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Alertus Unified Mass Notification

Alertus Unified Mass Notification is a notification software from Alertus Technologies [designed for emergency and event communication]. It provides real-time alerts, customizable messaging, and multi-channel distribution so organizations can effectively communicate during critical situations. The platform supports alerts via desktop, mobile, and outdoor systems to ensure information reaches all stakeholders promptly. It also offers integration with existing systems, allowing for easy implementation across various platforms. Key capabilities: real-time alerts customizable messaging multi-channel distribution integration options user-friendly interface Best for: organizations that need to ensure effective communication during emergencies and events.

The Alertus Unified Mass Notification (UMN) System is a highly robust and enterprise-grade emergency communication solution that stands out for its ability to unify fragmented alerting tools into one streamlined, powerful platform. Designed for environments where reliability and scale are critical—such as schools, universities, healthcare facilities, corporations, industrial plants, government, military, and transportation sectors—it enables organizations to consolidate legacy systems like fire alarm panels, PA systems, and digital signage under a single, intuitive web-based console. The system excels in its multilayered approach to notifications, combining voice (text-to-speech), visual signals (Alert Beacons, LED marquees), and digital messaging (desktops, mobile apps, signage) to ensure alerts penetrate every environment and reach everyone, whether on-site or remote. Users praise the console for its simplicity and intuitive design, particularly features like preset alerts, one-click targeting, and multiple activation methods via panic buttons, desktop icons, or mobile activators.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Seamless integration with legacy systems via open API
  • +Unified mass notification across multiple devices and platforms
  • +One-touch activation for entire alerting portfolio
  • +Supports desktop computers, digital signage, PA systems, fire alarm panels, IP speakers, and VoIP phones
  • +Cost-effective by leveraging existing infrastructure
  • +Intuitive Alertus Console for centralized management
What users flag
  • Requires existing IP network infrastructure for full functionality
  • Integration with legacy systems may need technical customization
  • Initial setup and configuration could be complex for non-technical users
  • May involve additional costs for hardware like beacons, speakers, and consoles
  • Limited visibility into third-party integration partner list
  • Potential training required for staff to use Alertus Console effectively

Features

Key features

System Unification
Unifies an organization's entire alerting portfolio and disparate notification investments under one powerful platform.
Multilayered Notification Approach
Provides consistent and timely alerts using voice, text, visible signaling, and graphics across various modalities.
Unmatched Integration Capabilities
Offers an open API for seamless interoperability with a wide variety of existing and legacy notification systems and products.
Network-Based Alerting
Leverages existing IP networks and connected devices for cost-effective, facility-wide notification coverage.
One-Step System Activation
Enables users to activate their entire alerting portfolio from a single platform or console with a single touch.
Immediate Incident Reporting & Activation
Provides tools for both initial staff incident reporting and rapid, emergency dispatcher system activation.

Additional features

System Unification
Delivers the tools to consolidate an organization’s entire notification investment and alerting portfolio under one powerful platform.
Multilayered Notification
Utilizes various communication methods, including voice, text, visible signaling, and graphics, to ensure alerts are received.
Intelligible Voice Communications
A feature of the multilayered approach that ensures voice messages are clear and understandable.
Preset Alerts
Allows for pre-configured alert messages for rapid response.
Visible Signaling
Part of the multilayered approach, ensuring alerts are visible.
Text and Graphics Transmission
Allows for the sending of written messages and visual information as part of the alert.
Unmatched Integration Capabilities
Provides an open API for seamless interoperability with a variety of legacy and existing notification systems.
Network-Based Alerting
Utilizes the organization's existing IP network and connected devices for cost-effective, facility-wide notification coverage.
Leverage Existing Investments
A benefit of network-based alerting that allows for cost savings by utilizing current technology.
Unified, One-Step Activation
Enables a single touch or action to trigger the entire alerting portfolio and notification investment.
Alertus Console Management
An intuitive platform used to manage the entire notification investment, including alert presets and on-the-fly activations.
Alert Presets (Console)
Configurable templates within the console for quick activation of common alerts.
On-the-Fly Activations (Console)
The ability to quickly create and send alerts that were not preset.
Immediate Incident Reporting
Provides tools for staff to quickly report an incident as it occurs.
Emergency Dispatcher System Activation
Provides the capability for emergency dispatchers to rapidly activate the entire mass notification system.
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Technology
An innovative product feature used to instantly grab everyone's attention with synthesized voice messages.
Audible-Visual Alerting
Innovative products that combine sound and visible signals to deliver alerts.
Business Continuity Systems
Provides features to help organizations maintain operations during a crisis.
Giant Voice Systems
Offers high-power audible notification systems for outdoor or large area coverage.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
11
Interface languages
6
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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