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by lisa December 24, 2025

Did You Know? Genesis Provides Unlimited Remote Support to Help You Get the Most Out of Your System

At Genesis Systems, ensuring your success doesn’t stop after installation — it’s just the beginning. One of the standout benefits of choosing Genesis is unlimited access to expert remote support and training, designed to help you maximize the value of your Genesis Software.

Whether you need help troubleshooting an issue, configuring features, optimizing workflows, or just learning how to use the system more effectively, Genesis’ support team is there for you. Their highly trained specialists can diagnose and resolve problems remotely, guide you through best practices, and provide ongoing assistance to ensure your solution continues to perform at its best. 

This unlimited remote support means you’ll never be on your own when challenges arise — giving your organization peace of mind and the confidence to leverage your system to its fullest potential.

Genesis provides unlimited remote support & training to all customers under an active support subscription within regular business hours. 

Why Phone Analytics Software Is a Powerful Advantage for Modern Companies

by lisa December 11, 2025

For many organizations, the phone system is still one of the most critical yet least understood business tools. Calls drive sales, support customers, coordinate staff, and handle urgent situations. But without visibility into how phones are actually being used, companies are often operating blind. Phone analytics software changes that.

By turning raw call data into clear, actionable insights, phone analytics helps organizations reduce costs, improve customer experience, strengthen accountability, and make smarter operational decisions.

Every phone call leaves behind valuable data: who called, when, how long the call lasted, whether it was answered, transferred, or abandoned. Phone analytics software aggregates this information and presents it in dashboards and reports that decision-makers can actually use.

Improve Customer Experience and Responsiveness

Missed calls, long hold times, and unanswered extensions directly impact customer satisfaction. Phone analytics highlights these issues by showing:

  • Peak call volumes by time of day
  • Average answer and hold times
  • Abandoned or missed calls
  • Departments or locations struggling to keep up

With this insight, companies can adjust staffing levels, improve call routing, and ensure customers reach the right person faster without relying on anecdotal complaints or guesswork.

For more information contact Genesis!

Why an Incident Reporting App Is Essential for Staff Safety

by lisa December 4, 2025

Creating a safe workplace starts with visibility. When incidents go unreported or are delayed due to unclear processes, risks remain unaddressed and staff safety is compromised. Incident Aware gives employees a fast, reliable way to report safety concerns directly from their mobile device.

With a dedicated incident reporting app, staff can submit incidents, hazards, near-misses, or safety concerns with precise details such as time, location, photos, and notes. This real-time information allows management and safety teams to respond immediately, coordinate support, and prevent escalation.

Beyond immediate response, Incident Aware creates a centralized record of all events. This data supports continuous safety improvements and helping organizations identify recurring risks.

Most importantly, providing staff with a simple, accessible reporting tool empowers them to speak up. It reinforces a culture of safety, accountability, and care where employees know their concerns are taken seriously and acted upon.

Investing in Incident Aware isn’t just about technology; it’s about protecting people and building a safer workplace for everyone.

Contact Genesis to learn more!

What is a Mass Notification System?

by lisa November 28, 2025

A Mass Notification System (MNS) is a communication tool that allows organizations to send emergency alerts, updates, and critical messages to large groups of people. These systems are designed to deliver messages through SMS, email, voice and social media to ensure that information reaches its intended audience no matter where they are or what device they're using.

The most significant advantage of a mass notification app is the ability to send messages in real-time during emergencies. Whether it’s a weather alert, an active shooter situation, or a local evacuation order, quick communication can save lives.

Incident Aware by Genesis Systems ensures that notifications are sent to multiple communication channels, including text messages, emails, and even social media, allowing emergency information to reach individuals across various platforms simultaneously.

Incident Aware is an ideal solution, offering multi-channel notifications, real-time updates, and the scalability to meet your organization’s needs. In times of crisis, being able to communicate swiftly and effectively could make all the difference.

Phone Service Outage – How to Reach Us

by lisa November 24, 2025

We are currently experiencing a phone service outage affecting our area. As a result, our main phone lines may be unavailable or you may have difficulty reaching our team by phone.

Our team is still here and ready to help. During this interruption, please contact us by email:

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Strengthen Your RingCentral System With Integrated Emergency Alerting

by lisa November 13, 2025

If you're already using RingCentral and want to enhance safety and response capabilities, adding an integrated emergency alerting solution is a powerful next step. Genesis Systems provides a seamless integration that delivers real-time alerts, incident tracking, on-site paging, and call analytics.

 Instant Emergency Notifications: Critical alerts trigger automatically when 911 or other emergency numbers are dialed, sending notifications by SMS, voice, email, and app so the right people are informed immediately. Alerts for lockdowns, evacuations, drills, and weather events ensure rapid communication across your organization.

Simplified Incident Management: Track and manage events in real time from one centralized system, improving coordination, reporting, and overall safety readiness.

Leverage Existing On-Site Equipment: Integrate seamlessly with your current overhead paging, SIP speakers, and multicast systems to broadcast alerts without costly hardware upgrades.

Added Visibility With Call Analytics: Monitor phone usage, identify trends, and improve communication oversight through detailed analytics.

Enhancing RingCentral with emergency alerting gives your organization a unified, smarter, and more responsive safety and communication platform.

Contact Genesis to learn more!

Remembrance Day Office Closure Notice

by lisa November 10, 2025

Please be advised that our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.

Regular business operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12

Incident Aware During a School Lockdown

by lisa November 4, 2025

When a school faces a lockdown scenario — whether prompted by an intruder, threat of violence, or other imminent risk — the speed, clarity, and coordination of response matter more than ever. Standard lockdown procedures (lock doors, bring students inside, evade sight lines, stay quiet) are critical. But to elevate beyond a purely manual protocol, leveraging a dedicated system such as Incident Aware brings a new level of situational awareness, automation, and accountability.

Incident Aware allows staff to instantly trigger lockdown alerts and notify administrators, security, and first responders through multiple channels—mobile, desktop, and overhead paging. Each alert includes precise location details, giving responders immediate awareness of where help is needed.

During the lockdown, staff can share real-time updates, notes, and images, while leadership tracks the event through a live dashboard. Once resolved, a full incident record supports compliance reviews and procedural improvements.

Integrated with existing phone and paging systems, Incident Aware ensures faster communication, consistent messaging, and stronger coordination—helping schools protect students and staff when it matters most.

 

To learn more about Incident Aware contact Genesis.

 
 
 

Upgrading School Paging Systems for Faster Alerts and Clearer Communication

by lisa October 29, 2025

Many schools still rely on aging overhead paging systems that struggle to reach every classroom or portable. Routine announcements are often missed, and during emergencies, messages may need to be repeated by phone or radio. As schools modernize their networks and adopt SIP-based phone systems, they need paging solutions that can keep pace with digital infrastructure and safety demands.

By implementing Genesis Unified Paging, schools can connect their overhead speakers, SIP phones, and even desktops into one cohesive communication platform. Using SIP and multicast technology, messages can be sent instantly to hundreds or even thousands of endpoints without straining the network. Administrators can deliver pages campus-wide or target specific zones — such as the gym, cafeteria, or outdoor areas — with a single click. The system also supports automated bell schedules and pre-recorded messages for smooth day-to-day operation.

Why It Matters

  • Instant communication across classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas
  • Zone-based paging for targeted messages without disrupting instruction
  • Multicast efficiency that keeps bandwidth use low
  • Unified integration with existing SIP and cloud phone systems
  • Audio and visual alerts for improved safety and accessibility

With Genesis Unified Paging, schools can move beyond traditional PA systems toward a faster, smarter, and more connected communication platform — one that enhances daily coordination and ensures critical alerts are heard when it matters most.

Stay One Step Ahead of Severe Weather with Incident Aware

by lisa October 22, 2025

Weather doesn’t wait. Whether it’s a snowstorm, heavy rain flooding access roads, or extreme heat threatening vulnerable personnel, timely and targeted communication is critical. That’s exactly where Incident Aware excels.

Sample scenario
Imagine you manage multiple facilities and a severe windstorm warning is issued. With Incident Aware you could:

  1. Launch an alert to staff at the at-risk site immediately — via push, SMS, and email.
  2. Include a checklist: “Secure outdoor equipment,” “Move vehicles to designated areas,” “Report damage via app with photo.”
  3. Enable staff in the field to send updates and photos back into the incident chat in real time.
  4. Trigger existing overhead paging or building alerts for the site, if configured.
  5. After the event, conclude the incident, review the timeline of responses, and archive for analysis.

Best practices for getting the most out of it

  • Pre-build alert templates for weather categories (e.g., high wind, flooding, extreme heat) so you can act immediately.
  • Define recipient groups by location and role so only relevant people are alerted.
  • Train users on how to send updates and use the checklists. Familiarity saves time when every minute counts.
  • Review the post-incident data: which alerts were acknowledged, how quickly staff responded, and what actions were taken.
  • Integrate with your weather monitoring process to automatically or semi-automatically trigger alerts.

Severe weather is a reality for many organizations. The cost of delayed or incomplete communication can be high — safety risks, property damage, and business disruption. With Incident Aware, you gain a purpose-built platform to reach your team, focus action, track progress, and continuously improve preparedness. Contact Genesis today to learn more!

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