Why Emergency Alerts Are Ignored, and How a Mass Notification System Can Fix It
Written by Anneri Fourie | Marketing Executive Most organisations assume that when they send out an emergency alert, it’s received, read, and acted upon. But the truth? A worrying number of staff members don’t see these alerts at all, or worse, they ignore them. If you’ve ever launched an emergency communication only to find out […]
Why an Emergency Notification System is Essential for Managing Remote Teams During a Crisis
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When a crisis strikes, whether it’s a cyberattack, IT failure, or even something more disruptive like a natural disaster, the ability to communicate quickly and clearly with your remote team becomes crucial. Yet, many businesses still rely on tools like email, Slack, or WhatsApp to handle critical […]
How Crisis Management Software Keeps Your Business Running During a National Power Outage
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Picture this: It’s a regular workday, and suddenly, the lights flicker and go out. Moments later, everything stops working. Your systems crash. Phones stop ringing. Emails go unanswered. Your business is dead in the water, and nobody can reach you. Worse still, your employees are in the […]
The Role of Critical Event Management Software in Modern Resilience Strategies
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The Problem with Traditional Crisis Response Imagine a situation where a sudden cyber-attack cripples your IT systems, or a natural disaster disrupts your supply chain. How quickly can you react? If your organisation relies on old, manual processes, sending out emails, making phone calls, or checking spreadsheets […]
Effective Healthcare Incident Management: How Crises Control Can Improve Your Crisis Response Strategy
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Healthcare crises can strike unexpectedly, from cyberattacks to natural disasters, pandemics, or even internal system failures. When an incident occurs, how well your team responds can determine the outcome. Unfortunately, many healthcare facilities still rely on outdated communication methods, like phone trees or pagers, that leave gaps […]
Disaster Recovery Platform: How to Protect Your Business When Things Go Wrong
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When Everything Stops, What Gets You Back on Track? Most organisations don’t think about what happens when systems fail—until it’s too late. A cyberattack locks down your network. A power cut wipes out access to your servers. A flood or fire closes your main office. These things […]
Business Resilience vs Business Continuity: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Business Resilience vs Business Continuity: Why Your Current Strategy Might Not Be Enough Most organisations have some form of crisis or continuity plan. But here’s the issue: plans often sit on a shelf, gathering dust until something breaks. When a real disruption hits, these static plans are […]
Crises Control Reviews: Trusted by Businesses for a Reason
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The Hidden Risks of Poor Communication During a Crisis Emergencies don’t wait. Whether it’s a cyberattack, power outage, or extreme weather, how your business responds in those first few moments can make all the difference. Yet many organisations are still relying on outdated communication systems that aren’t […]
Why Every Large Enterprise Needs a Mass Notification System to Safeguard Their Workforce and Operations
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When a crisis hits, large enterprises often find themselves grappling with a significant communication problem. Whether it’s a fire, a cyberattack, or a sudden system failure, the challenge of quickly and clearly informing employees across multiple locations and departments can be overwhelming. In many cases, employees may […]
Why Your Manual Incident Response Plan Is a Liability: The Case for Incident Response Automation
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive You don’t have time to waste when a crisis hits. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a system failure, or a major disruption to operations, the clock starts the moment the incident occurs. But if your team is still leafing through printed playbooks, digging through shared drives, or […]