What is alertus desktop alert

Does the alert make any noise? No, there is no audible alert. What language will be used for the alerts? At this time only English is used. I'm a system administrator for an SFU group, how can I install this on my machines? Can I install Alertus on a personal device? Does the system collect any personal information?

No personal information is gathered or transmited through Alertus. Will an alert reach a laptop if it is off campus at the time? Desktop alerting is a popular mass notification and internal communication tool.

Easy-to-use and fast to deploy, desktop alerting offers many options for organizations that need to reach many people over a large area or multiple locations. Desktop alerting is widely used as a key tool in emergency mass notification, but is flexible enough for day-to-day communications, ensuring you get the most out of your investment. Desktop alerts are a powerful tool for emergency notification.

Desktop alerting software is also useful for routine communication or non-emergency notification. Alertus offers user profiles and templates to make internal communication easy and accessible.

Wake-on-LAN Beta Capability : Override sleeping computers, waking them to display a desktop notification when an alert is sent. Currently only available for Alertus Desktop Windows clients. Flexible Display Modes : In addition to full-screen notifications, utilize quarter or partial screen, and scrolling ticker notifications. International Language Support : Send both bilingual and non-English messages.

Images can be easily embedded in the desktop pop up alert, or selected from the provided library of useful emergency alert and informational icon images. Other ways to search: Events Calendar Campus Map. What is this effort about? Why should I install the client? Tell me more about the emergency messaging desktop client. Where do I go to get the software and instructions for installation?

Do I have to be an administrator on my workstation to install the client? Where do I go if I need assistance regarding the installation, use, and troubleshooting the emergency messaging desktop client? Can I contact Alertus directly if I need assistance? What operating systems will the software work on? Can I install the client on my mobile device or tablet?

Will the messages be tracked?