November 18, 2025 Posted by Dan Banning in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Internal Communications, Other tagged cyber attack, ransomware, employee communications

When a cyber attack hits, it rarely arrives as a clean, contained “IT problem.” It hits people. Picture a regional hospital early on a Tuesday. Registration desks are busy, lab systems are processing orders, and clinicians rely on electronic health records for every decision. Suddenly, screens freeze. Access to the EHR, billing, imaging, and even email disappears. IT announces a …

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 …

April 26, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Every organization out there is vulnerable to emergencies. It is always better to be ready for the crisis before it strikes. A great way of doing so is by using Redflag so it can even be used to send out notifications to your staff across multiple channels at once.

March 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Businesses in 2024 run on digital data – making secure business messaging vital to your organization’s success. While some industries such as insurance and healthcare are required by HIPPA to meet certain federal data encryption requirements, every industry should take steps to protect sensitive information. This article explores what secure business communication entails, what industries require it, and how cybersecurity …

December 26, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

When utilizing a certain technology or implementing a strategy, companies can measure their impact on their revenue through clear metrics that offer them a thorough insight into the way their decisions affect ROI. For example, in 2018, statistics show that for each dollar invested, advertisers have gained $5.97. Today, with the help of advanced technologies and modern software, businesses have …

July 14, 2023 Posted by Pocketstop in Location-Based Alerts, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Other

When cities and counties need to quickly send communications on multiple channels to keep people safe, an emergency mass notification system plays a critical role. While electronic emergency alert systems have existed in various forms for decades, the benefit of mass notification systems such as the #1 rated RedFlag system is the ability to adapt in real time to provide …

November 14, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Learn why a mass alert app (also known as a mass notification system) is essential to your emergency response plan for your business. During a crisis, communication is essential to saving lives and property. While you have likely created an emergency response plan that covers evacuation, shelters, fire extinguishers, and team leads, have you carefully considered all your communication options? …

August 4, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

What is an all-hazards emergency response plan? As a business owner, it’s your chance to consider every type of emergency your business and staff could face, and plan for response and rescue efforts. Think of “all hazards” as literally that — it’s not the typical emergency that comes to mind first, such as a snow emergency or computer hack — …

January 17, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Other

Business continuity and disaster recovery could be the two most vital operations to the future of your business. A natural disaster — or even a human-induced one — can bring down everything you worked for, and can also endanger lives and cause damage. Get in front of a crisis with a business continuity and disaster recovery plan and increase the …