Crisis Management Plans: “We Had No Idea What to Do” – Why Most Crisis Plans Fail and How to Fix Them
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When a real crisis strikes, many organisations freeze. Despite having documented procedures and approval-ready plans, confusion often takes over in the moments that matter most. One phrase we hear time and again after a major incident is: “We had no idea what to do.” That sentence doesn’t […]
Staying Connected When It Matters: Why Emergency Notification Systems Are Vital for Remote Teams
Written by Asipe Nokenke | Marketing Assistant Picture this: a ransomware attack locks your systems in the middle of the night. You need to alert your IT teams, loop in leadership, and protect customer data, but half the team is working remotely, some are in a different time zone, and no one’s answering emails. This […]
Mass Notification Software: Turning Business Continuity Plans into Action in the Middle East
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The cost of silence when every second counts Picture a late-afternoon dust storm rolling across Dubai’s main logistics corridor. Flights are diverted, major roads close in minutes and your warehouse network grinds to a halt. Truck drivers need new routes, the safety team must track anyone caught […]
Silence Isn’t Safe: Empowering Students and Staff with Two-Way Mass Notification Software
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When emergencies happen on a campus, every second counts. Yet many schools and universities still use one-way alert systems that send messages without allowing anyone to respond. This leaves students, staff and emergency teams disconnected, with little idea of who is safe or what’s really happening on […]
Not Just for the Big Guys: Why Mass Notification Software Is a Game-Changer for SMEs
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Most small and medium-sized businesses assume that mass notification software is something only big corporations need. That it’s expensive, complex, and designed for teams with entire departments dedicated to crisis management. But here’s the truth: the smaller your team and the tighter your margins, the more vital […]
When ‘What If’ Becomes ‘Now What’: Why Tabletop Exercises Are Critical to Crisis Preparedness
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Facing the Unknown: Why Plans Alone Aren’t Enough Imagine a sudden crisis, maybe a cyberattack or a severe storm, that throws your operations into chaos. You have a crisis management plan, but do your teams know how to act when the pressure is on? In many companies, […]
The Machine Just Died. Now What? Managing Machinery Malfunctions and Workplace Accidents with Mass Notification Software
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The Cost of Silence When Machinery Fails A line goes silent. A warning light flashes. Your lead engineer is off-site. No one is sure who’s in charge. And now the entire shift is standing around waiting for instructions. This is not just a technical hiccup. It’s the […]
When Every Minute Counts: Improve Airport Security with Mass Notification Software
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Airports operate under constant pressure. They’re hubs of activity, moving thousands of people, goods and aircraft every day. With this complexity comes a serious challenge: how do you keep everyone safe when something goes wrong? Security threats at airports can escalate quickly. A suspicious bag, a cyberattack, […]
Flood-Proof Your Business: Why Every Manager Needs Mass Notification Software
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Floods are becoming more frequent, more intense, and harder to predict. For businesses, the impact can be devastating. Offices can be damaged. Teams may be unable to reach the workplace. IT systems and stock can be ruined in hours. In some cases, entire operations grind to a […]
Not Just for Emergencies: 7 Ways Mass Notification Software Can Streamline Property Management
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Why Property Managers Need Better Communication Tools If you’re managing residential buildings, office spaces, or a mixed-use portfolio, you already know how difficult it can be to keep everyone informed. Tenants miss important notices. Staff get updates too late. Contractors turn up on the wrong day. And […]