Inova Solutions Helps Virginia Tech Acquire Instant Emergency Notification Capability
OnAlert™ LED displays play integral role in emergency notification plans on college campuses
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Creating Value Every Day
Virginia Tech installed more than 200 OnAlert LED displays just prior to the commencement of the 2008-2009 school year in general assignment classrooms and other high-traffic locations. Full deployment of the LED displays was completed within 60 days of the purchasing decision. The university is currently reviewing possible installation of additional messages boards in other campus locations. Virginia Tech included the addition of electronic message boards in general purpose classrooms following its comprehensive internal review of the events related to the April 16, 2007 tragedy.
When an important message is posted to the LED message boards, a brief audible tone and message color changes draw attention to the boards and indicate urgency. When not utilized for emergency messages, the electronic boards display the current date and time, adding value to the university's investment.
In October 2008, Virginia Tech conducted its first campus-wide test of its emergency notification system since the installation of Inova Solutions' OnAlert LED displays. During this multi-modal test, Virginia Tech was successful in communicating to a vast majority of the campus community instantly. Inova Solution's OnAlert LED displays throughout the campus were activated instantly, while other modes of communication, such as SMS/text and email messages, took up to 20 minutes to deliver.
A Proactive Approach to Multi-modal Emergency Notification
As the need for efficient instant emergency communication has grown over the past few years, Virginia Tech has taken a proactive approach to providing the best possible multi-modal coverage to its campus community. Using its innovative VT Alerts system as the backbone, and Inova Solutions' OnAlert LED displays as one of the many modes of communication, Virginia Tech has taken great strides in ensuring the protection and safety of students, faculty, and staff. Inova Solutions is committed to its partnership with Virginia Tech, and is proud to play an integral part in protecting the lives of the largest full-time student population in Virginia.
About Inova Solutions
Since 1984, Inova Solutions has been helping schools and universities, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, call centers and others communicate vital real-time information. To learn more, visit www.inovasolutions.com or call 1.866.686.8774.
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