Overview of Types, Applications and Importance
Alerting is a central component of modern safety and operating concepts. It is used to act quickly and effectively in hazardous situations. From operational alerting in operations management to alerting the population, there are various scenarios that cover specific requirements and areas of application.
Operational Alerting
Operational alerting is primarily used in companies and organizations that monitor infrastructures and processes. It is designed to coordinate internal processes in the event of incidents and emergencies.
Examples are
- Production alarms: In industry, alarms can signal technical faults or safety risks.
- IT alarms: IT (Security) teams can react quickly in the event of cyber attacks or system failures.
- Fire alarm systems: A fire triggers an alarm that informs employees and alerts the fire department.
Emergency Alerting
The aim of emergency alerting is to quickly warn and protect people in acutely dangerous situations.
This includes
- Home emergency call systems: These are used in particular for elderly people or people in need of care.
- School and office alarms: In educational institutions or companies, alarms can be activated in the event of fires, rampages or other dangers. The term “silent alarm” is also occasionally used here if the activation of the alarm should not be noticeable on site.
- Medical alarms: Defibrillators in public areas are often equipped with alarm functions to mobilize help immediately in the event of cardiac arrest.
Alerting for fire departments and police
The fire department and police are classic areas of application for alarms.
There are internal and external alarms:
- Internal alerting: firefighters or police officers are called to an operation via pager, radio or apps.
- External alerting: The population is informed by sirens or loudspeaker announcements, for example.
Population Alerting
Population alerting has become increasingly important in recent years, particularly in the context of natural disasters, terrorist attacks or other large-scale hazardous situations.
- Sirens: These traditional alerting instruments are still in use in many regions.
- Warning apps: Apps such as NINA or Katwarn provide real-time information about dangers and give instructions on what to do.
- Radio announcements: Radio and television stations broadcast important warnings.
- Cell broadcasting: This technology transmits warnings directly to cell phones without the need to install an app.
SIGNL4: Efficient and actionable alerts for Businesses
SIGNL4 falls into the area of operational alerting in companies and is characterized by its flexibility and mobility. The platform enables critical alarms to be forwarded to the right people in real time and offers functions such as shift planning, acknowledgement and escalation.
Thanks to integration with existing (monitoring) systems and the use of push notifications, email, SMS and calls, SIGNL4 ensures that teams in companies can respond to incidents quickly and efficiently. Particularly noteworthy is the intuitive operation, which ensures smooth use even in stressful situations.
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