American Signal Corporation (ASC), Two-Time Winner of the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards and Platinum Award Winner for Best Disaster Preparedness, Recovery Solution, is launching its new in-network mass notification and alerting system: ASC AWARE.
This product represents the company’s investment in layered mass notification within campus-style networks and across Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
ASC AWARE is designed to effectively utilize all connected devices within a network, to distribute critical alerts and messages to an affected campus population.
Messages can be pushed to computer stations, laptops, television monitors and other connected IoT devices across the network—indoors or out—regardless of campus size or geographic location(s).
The application also works in conjunction with existing alerting protocols, for layered alerting across sirens, strobes, message boards, cellular networks and a wide variety of other channels.
The remote nature of ASC AWARE notification system makes pushing notifications and updates to an entire network easy.
- Alerts are triggered as pop-ups or screen-blocking warnings, ensuring they’re seen as soon as they’re issued.
- Issue alerts manually from a central command site or pre-program them for automatic distribution on NOAA feed criteria when combining with ASC’s NEXGen mass notification platform.
“In environments with hundreds or thousands of network-connected devices, ASC AWARE makes it easy to get emergency messages in front of people quickly,” explains Richard Roe, Executive Vice President at American Signal Corporation.
“This technology is an integral part of safety operations on a grand scale and a premier example of our scalable approach to mass communications.”
Desktop Alerts and More: IOT Alerting Across an Entire Network of Devices
For institutions or companies with thousands of computer stations, laptops, television monitors and other connected IoT devices, connectivity in the event of a threat is paramount.
ASC answers the call for preparedness with our ASC AWARE notification system.
It ensures any internet-enabled device connected to your server is ready to receive notice of a threat if or when one arises.
ASC AWARE notification system supports completely customizable notifications, including text, picture and video.
The ability to template alerts enables emergency managers to pre-load messages into the system, for instant execution in a moment of crisis.
Emergency managers are given complete control in customizing ASC AWARE notification system.
User permissions can be granted at every level of accessibility, with a simple management interface that allows for a variety of pre- and post-alert tasks to be run.
This includes report generation, user permissions setting and backups to a server. Customize the platform with your school or business’ branding for authentic recognition and system integration.
The remote nature of ASC AWARE notification system makes pushing notifications and updates to an entire network easy.
And, with CompuLert™ NEXGen integration, the platform can be leveraged into an already-robust emergency management system with simplicity.
(Learn about the changes and benefits of CompuLert™ NEXGen. Courtesy of ASC, John Coultas and YouTube)
For campuses and geographically-separated worksites, there’s no more effective option for alerting across network-connected devices.
Getting alert messages out in front of the users who need to see them is paramount.
ASC AWARE notification system offers simplicity for quick deployment and far-reaching impact that
ensures they won’t go ignored or overlooked.
- Create and re-use alerting templates specific to your location or organizational protocols, to ensure rapid messaging with appropriate instruction. Optional preset alerts also allow managers to send alerts based on preset groups of users.
- Send undeniable alerts with custom text, pictures and/or video w/duration, as pop-up messages or to block the entire screen.
- User acknowledgement receipts are even sent for emergency managers to review.
- Enjoy a simple manager user interface that makes tasks like creating alerts, user management and report generation from audit logs easy and efficient.
- Alert messaging benefits from international language support and can be supplemented with text and email third-party access. Send emails or mobile app notifications to registered users to increase the broad distribution of alert messaging.
Configure ASC AWARE notification system to meet the specific visual and functional needs of your institution, for seamless integration into your emergency management operations.
The platform supports a full gamut of customizable variables, including:
- Tailor the program’s interface around your institution or business’ branding — colors and images — for a fully-custom look and feel.
- A high-security design enables administrators to assign specific permissions across the app, supporting all levels of user interaction.
- Remote update client and server software enables the app to be updated remotely, with no need to visit each individual device across a network.
Myriad features make ASC AWARE notification system a powerful tool for emergency managers, both as alerts are being issued and after a threat has passed.
Strong data and smart function provide much-needed insight into the efficacy of alerts on their intended population.
- After dismissing alerts, emergency managers can reopen them or
choose to maintain active alerts as-needed, based on the situation. - Clients have the option to use backup servers, enabling them to generate alert history reports based on archived alerts.
- Utilize the ability to pre-schedule alerts or set up automatic alert triggering via NOAA feed criteria through ASC’s CompuLert™ NEXGen platform.
ASC AWARE is fully customizable for institutions and businesses, including text, images, video and more, for a branded approach to official communications.
User permissions can be granted at every level of accessibility, with a simple management interface that enables a variety of pre- and post-alert tasks to be run.
The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program
American Security Today’s 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East was an overwhelming success, with distinguished guests from National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Executives from companies allied to Government.
Over 100 professionals gathered from across North America and the Middle East to be honored from disciplines across the Security Industry in their respective fields which included:
- The Department of Homeland Security
- The Department of Justice
- The Security Exchange Commission
- State and Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies, and
- Leaders in Private Security
These changes have called for a new generation of security experts in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields who need real time knowledge of our ever growing threats.
These current circumstances have put forward another rapid expansion of new ideas, products and solutions to combat these ever changing challenges.
Recognized for their Innovative Training and Education Programs, Outstanding Product Development Achievements and Exciting New Technologies to address the growing Homeland Security Threats our Nation is facing.
American Security Today was formed after careful reflection of 9/11 and its aftermath when the Department of Homeland Security was established and there was an immediate explosion of new products and solutions for what was perceived as an imminent second attack on primary targets in the United States.
As time moved forward from 9/11 itself and in recent years, the threats to our nation have evolved from a large scale 9/11 type attack to:
- Domestic and International Terrorist Attacks carried out by ‘lone wolves’ and coordinated individuals
- Cybersecurity breach attacks against our government agencies, financial institutions and critical infrastructure facilities
- Unprecedented urban violence
- Cultural shifts and societal media bias, which make it increasingly difficult to secure our nation in this constantly evolving threat environment.
These experts include the Government at the Federal, State and Local levels as well as from Private Firms specializing in Physical Security, Port Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security responsible for implementing coordinated security measures to ensure our Nation’s Security and improve Public Safety.
Together, each of these entities work together seamlessly on the front lines of protecting our communities, to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’
AST focuses on Homeland Security and Public Safety Breaking News, the Newest Initiatives and Hottest Technologies in Physical & IT Security, essential to meeting today’s growing security challenges.
To highlight the tremendous accomplishments of agencies and firms receiving this prestigious award, check out American Security Today’s 2017 December ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Year in Review.’
To learn more about American Signal Corporation, its products or its life-saving solutions, please visit https://www.americansignal.com/.
American Signal Corporation (ASC) combines advanced engineering, innovative software and state-of-the-art equipment with an extraordinary record of longevity and expertise in the field, to develop and install compliant, versatile and effective notification systems.
They aim to save lives every day.
