Budgets are tight on college and university campuses. Emergency management personnel are under pressure from parents and university administration to implement cost-efficient mass notification solutions that don’t sacrifice quality.
Inova Solutions has stepped up to the plate to provide a mass notification solution that is both effective and affordable. The OnAlert system processes and displays customized messages on bright and visible LED wallboards in classrooms and common areas across a university campus.
As detailed in a recent presentation, OnAlert displays offer significant cost-savings per unit. Here’s why:
- Because OnAlert displays are powered by your network, universities can typically save $400-$1,000 per display from not having to install a new AC outlet at every display location.
- OnAlert displays consume less than a tenth of the power of traditional visual notification devices. Over the lifetime of the system, this amounts to more than $1,500 energy cost savings for every display installed.
- Best practices indicate that a multi-modal approach to mass notification is the most effective. For this reason, OnAlert easily integrates with your existing emergency communication systems and allows you to leverage your investment with other tools. Reuse of existing message-deployment tools represents an $80 value and integrating with existing SMS/text messaging tools represents an additional $50 savings per display.
- When there is no need for emergency messages, OnAlert adds value through an accurate and synchronized network clock function. This eliminates the need for a clock at every display location, and saves universities $250 per display location.
- OnAlert provides non-emergency message capability. University officials may choose to broadcast event reminders, transit schedules, or other important informational messaging. This saves $400 by eliminating the need for simple messaging displays at every display location.
- A university’s ability to respond during the initial hour following a crisis has the greatest impact on limiting damage and liability. By providing immediate,location-specific information and instructions, OnAlert provides priceless liability protection for the university. The system also generates goodwill and positive PR for the university, as it demonstrates its commitment to the safety of students and faculty.
All in all, the OnAlert mass notification system easily offers more than $3,000 in cost savings and added value to your university. View the presentation to learn more, or contact an Inova Solutions representative today.
