School Notification Systems: Aren’t They All the Same?

From power outages to school lockdowns, there’s always a need for a reliable school notification system. Many schools, K-12 through higher ed, are either shopping for a notification service or evaluating the one they currently use. We are often asked whether or not there is really much difference between one service and another. Don’t they all send phone, text, and email messages quickly?

Yes…. And no. Let me clarify. Yes, most send “multi-modal” messages (text, email, and phone generally), but there are not-so-subtle differences as well. And the differences can be stark and important, especially in a crisis. Read on for some of the differentiating factors to look for that are important to schools in particular.

No rocket science required.
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