Compare CU Alert vs. Everbridge Mass Notification

CU Alert is specifically created to ensure the safety of both your employees and your members. We can easily envision situations requiring immediate communication during emergencies, where rapid dissemination of information is crucial. These scenarios can involve physical threats and may happen while individuals are dispersed across various locations, such as their offices, meeting rooms, or while interacting with members. Some staff members might be commuting to work, returning home, stationed at a remote branch, or simply enjoying their lunch break. No matter their location or activity, there are times when urgent notifications must be sent to everyone. CU Alert is equipped to deliver alerts across a wide range of emergency situations. It ensures that everyone you need to reach can be contacted through email, phone calls, text messages, or pop-up notifications on their computers. Additionally, you can empower your staff to update their own contact information, ensuring that the data is always current and accurate. This feature enhances the overall efficacy of communication during critical moments.

Every day, a range of critical incidents occur, such as extreme weather events, workplace violence, active shooter situations, terrorism, and IT or power outages. With Everbridge Mass Notification, you can rapidly connect with and inform your entire organization in the event of an emergency, all within mere seconds. This platform supports two-way communication, enabling you to effectively mobilize your response team. It ensures the safety of your personnel while safeguarding your operations, supply chains, and brand reputation. You can communicate swiftly and reliably during crises with a system that is trusted by millions across more than 200 countries and territories. Additionally, the platform features secure collaboration that protects your data through over 325 security controls, allowing you to store information in your chosen country. You can broadcast messages to nearly any communication device or channel, whether it be audio, text, or mobile. Selecting your audience is straightforward, as you can choose individuals or groups using lists or geo-targeting. This functionality facilitates critical two-way communication, ensuring that you remain informed about the safety of your people. Ultimately, having a dependable communication strategy in place can make all the difference in effectively managing emergencies and maintaining operational continuity.