What is UEMS?

UEMS, or the University Emergency Management & Security system, is made up of features of MessageNet Connections to meet the unique needs of Universities and higher-education institutions.

How Does it Work?

A typical UEMS integration is affordable, quick to install, and easy to use because the Connections platform it uses is designed to connect and work with technologies that are already deployed while leaving the system open to later additions. UEMS can be used to enhance safety and security, to facilitate mass notification, and for daily announcements.

Daily & Emergency Use

UEMS is designed to meet both the daily and emergency needs of any campus. Because the system is used for emergency, educational and daily communications, it’s used every day, making it easier and faster for staff to send out notifications in the event of an emergency, saving more lives.

Features

Mass Communication

Messages can be sent out to large numbers of pagers, phones, email addresses and computer pop-ups at one time.

LCD/HDTV Screens

LCD screens can be used to play videoswebsites and PowerPoint presentations, and can also be used as audio/visual PA devices in an emergency, as well as providing way-finding and emergency egress information.

Cameras

Cameras in various campus facilities can be used for broadcasting daily video announcements or surveillance and can provide a live feed to emergency responders.

PA Integration

UEMS allows users to speak live or play a pre-recorded message over your PA or giant voice system from anywhere. All PA messages, even speak-live messages, are stored for future accountability and replay.

Features

Audio/Visual PA

PoE signs can be used as both audio PA and visual PA devices, providing a written version of a spoken message. These signs feature LED scrolling text, high-intensity flashers, input/output contact closures, and text-to-speech capabilities with speakers for ADA-compliance.

Scrolling LED Indoor and Outdoor Signs

LED signs can display and scroll text announcements with controllable speed.

Computer Pop-up Instant Messaging

Highly-visible, scrolling messages can be sent directly to any network-connected PC or Mac and pop through all other active programs and non-password-protected screen-savers.

Text Messaging & Paging

Messages can be sent out to any number or combination of mobile phones, pagers and other text-messaging devices, alerting all staff and students, specific groups, or even just a single person.

Fire Panel Integration

UEMS can integrate with existing fire panels to send alert messages based on customizable criteria that is configured in the system.

Location-Aware Signage

UEMS supports location-aware digital signage that can intelligently provide different instructions to different areas of a building, giving people the most accurate information for their situation.

Panic Buttons

Panic buttons can be installed in offices, classrooms or elsewhere on campus, instantly alerting occupants and emergency responders to the problem.

Door-open / Glass-break Detectors

UEMS integrates with these types of devices to issue alerts of intruders or other unauthorized personnel.

Automated Messaging

UEMS can store pre-configured messages that can be scheduled or sent at a user’s discretion.

Other Advantages

• 90-day, no-risk money-back guarantee on software
• Audit trails
• Integrate with pre-existing technologies
• Multi-user access
• User security control
• Ease of use
• Can save lives

Scalability

UEMS can be purchased and installed all at once or gradually built up over time. The only device necessary to get started is the Connections server.

Connectivity

UEMS is browser-based, so users can log on and send messages from any network-connected device.

Automated messages can be sent out by: buttons, fire panels, door-open detectors, other life-safety devices, and by scheduling messages in the browser interface.