BLAST-911
Every week, some local or national event reminds each of us of our uniqueness in the universe, and our vulnerability. Whether a bomb attack on London, a fire or weather emergency closer to home, we realize how critical it is to get appropriate information to the correct individuals.
For local governments who need to connect first responders for “command and control” of a local event, Forum recommends the ALERT Plus system, which can be equipped with dedicated ring-down circuits and can also call out through a campus phone system to connect with cell phones and off-site agencies.
When you serve a larger population, the ideal solution for local governments, employee notifications, even for fund-raising requests, is the software-driven, Sympozium, which expands to several hundreds of lines and provides more robust web-based system controls, along with desktop sharing and co-browsing.
As more sophisticated systems become available, you don’t need a rocket scientist to see the high-end price tags for some of the latest “find-me” technology. The price-tag for acquiring such systems and the resources to install and manage an emergency satellite system for emergency communications are way beyond the means of most local governments.
Forum offers another option: the BLAST-911 Advanced Messaging Server. The Blast-911 server can be programmed with up to 4 telephone numbers for each individual in the database, with phone numbers coded to indicate the most likely number to reach that person at during a specific time of the day. The system can also be programmed with email addresses, PDA addresses and pager numbers to provide immediate text messages.
Marketing to National Government
With Forum Communications’ marketing focus more and more on national and local emergency response, Forum is now playing an active role in promoting communications products with the nation’s premier federal agencies: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), Department of Commerce, TSA (Transportation Security Agency), the Secret Service, Immigration and Customs, and other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security.
Washington, D.C. is a frequent stop on our travel schedule. Judith Holicky, Director of Marketing and Communications recently attended a face-to-face meeting with Department of Homeland Security Procurement officials in Oxom Hill, Maryland.
Small & Minority-Owned Businesses
Taking advantage of federal government set-aside programs for small businesses is a great way to increase visibility of your company. Forum Communications was recently recognized by the Washington DC Minority and Small Business Center as a “High Growth Potential” company.
Forum Communications has been a member of the DFW Minority Business
Council for many years.
