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Smarter Emergency Communication with Genesis for RingCentral

by lisa August 21, 2025

When emergencies happen, speed and clarity of communication matter. Genesis Systems, fully integrated with RingCentral, provides organizations with a powerful platform that unifies emergency alerting, incident tracking, and call management.

With Genesis, alerts can be dispatched instantly through multiple channels: SMS, voice, email, app notifications, and even overhead paging. Notifications can include GPS location data, giving responders the precise information needed to act quickly. Whether it’s a 911 call, a weather event, or a panic alarm, the system ensures that critical information reaches the right people at the right time.

What sets Genesis apart is its ability to integrate with existing on-site multicast and SIP paging equipment, amplifying messages across facilities for maximum reach. This bridges the gap between cloud-based RingCentral communications and the physical infrastructure already in place—without costly replacements.

Beyond emergency response, Genesis also enhances daily operations with detailed call analytics, usage tracking, and advanced reporting. These insights help organizations control costs, prevent misuse, and improve efficiency while keeping staff and stakeholders connected.

By choosing Genesis for your RingCentral system, organizations gain a unified, future-ready communication system that improves safety, compliance, and decision-making—ensuring that every call and every alert contributes to a smarter, safer workplace.

Contact Genesis to learn more.

Benefits of Overhead Paging During an Emergency

by lisa August 12, 2025

In an emergency, every second counts. Overhead paging provides one of the fastest and most effective ways to communicate critical information to everyone in a building or campus. Overhead paging instantly broadcasts clear instructions to all occupants, ensuring no one is left uninformed.

 With a single announcement, staff can direct people to evacuate, shelter in place, or avoid hazardous areas. Paging systems can also be zoned, allowing targeted messages to specific areas without creating unnecessary panic elsewhere. This level of speed and control helps organizations maintain order, reduce confusion, and protect lives.

Overhead paging is a proven tool that complements modern emergency alerting systems, providing reliable, real-time communication when it matters most.

 Contact Genesis to learn more!

Genesis Call Accounting & Analytics for MEWS Property Management Systems

by lisa June 18, 2025

Genesis Call Accounting & Phone Analytics is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that integrates seamlessly with MEWS Property Management Systems.

Designed specifically for the hospitality industry, our platform delivers clear and actionable insights into telephone usage, including customer billbacks, performance metrics, usage trends, detailed analytics, misuse detection, and 911 call reporting. Customizable reports allow you to focus on the data that matters most to your property.

Whether you operate a boutique hotel or a large corporate chain, Genesis Call Accounting & Phone Analytics is an easy-to-use solution that helps you manage communications more efficiently.

To learn more about pricing or to get started, simply contact us—our sales team is ready to assist you with tailored solutions and account setup.

Mews x Genesis Call Accounting | The Hospitality App Store

Ensuring Staff Safety With Incident Aware

by lisa June 6, 2025

Our intuitive app enables real-time, two-way messaging—complete with media sharing, GPS location tracking, and secure logging. It streamlines everything from daily notices and emergency alerts to managing lockdowns and coordinating on-site response. Whether before, during, or after an incident, Incident Aware helps you communicate clearly, act quickly, and maintain a full record for future needs.

 Instantly broadcast emergency or alert notifications, regardless of employee location

Send real-time weather alerts via SMS, email, push notifications, and overhead paging

Automate alerts and announcements with repeat options and targeted delivery by role, location, or zone

Include specific checklists/step by step instructions or guidelines with different types of situations and emergencies

Broadcast company-wide alerts and lockdowns with instructions and updates

Set up different groups, departments or locations with different broadcast messages

Enable real-time exchange of notes, chats and multimedia

Display GPS location look-up of the incident address or location

Enhance your on-site safety by integrating GenAlert with Incident Aware. GenAlert provides real-time alerts triggered by 9-1-1 calls. When paired with Incident Aware, you gain a comprehensive, end-to-end alerting system that ensures no emergency goes unnoticed. Contact us to learn more.

Modernizing Hospitality with Hosted Phone Analytics

by lisa April 14, 2025

In a hospitality industry driven by data and service, efficiency, responsiveness, and cost control are more critical than ever. For hotels looking to modernize their operations and gain deeper insights into communication trends, migrating to a hosted phone analytics solution is a smart, forward-looking move. Genesis Call Analytics is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify telecom management while enhancing guest service and operational oversight.

Why Go Hosted?

Legacy on-premises systems are costly to maintain, difficult to scale, and often lack the flexibility today’s hospitality operations demand. By moving to a hosted environment, hotels can eliminate infrastructure headaches, reduce overhead costs, and access real-time analytics from anywhere. With Genesis Call Analytics, everything you need is securely managed in the cloud—no servers to maintain, no upgrades to worry about.

Purpose-Built for Hospitality

Genesis Call Analytics is tailored to meet the unique needs of hospitality environments. Whether you're running a single boutique hotel or managing multiple properties, this cloud-based platform provides visibility into call trends, staff performance, 911 reporting and communication expenses across all your locations.

 

Key Benefits of Hosted Call Analytics for Hotels

  • Simplified Operations: No more managing complex hardware or worrying about maintenance. Everything is hosted, secured, and updated automatically.
  • Real-Time Call Monitoring: Track call activity across reception, departments, and service areas to ensure prompt responses and optimize staffing levels.
  • Proactive Alerts: Get notified via SMS, email, or audible alarms about 911 calls, misuse, or unusual call patterns—helping ensure guest safety and reducing liability.
  • Custom Reports: Access hundreds of built-in reports or create your own to log calls for compliance, audit staff performance, or justify operational changes.
  • Geographical Insights: Identify where your calls are coming from and assess the effectiveness of regional marketing campaigns.

A Foundation for Growth and Safety

Because Genesis is a hosted solution, it scales effortlessly as your business grows. Whether you open new properties or expand your service lines, Genesis ensures you’re always in control. It also integrates seamlessly with other Genesis tools like GenAlert and Incident Aware, allowing you to combine phone analytics with real-time emergency alerts and safety protocols—all in one hosted ecosystem.

Take the Next Step

Migrating to a hosted call analytics platform isn’t just about modernizing—it’s about future-proofing your business. With Genesis Call Analytics, hotels gain the tools they need to enhance guest service, improve staff performance, and maintain a safe, efficient operation—all without the burden of on-premise infrastructure.

Make the switch to hosted. Optimize smarter. Serve better. Stay connected

 Contact Genesis Today!

Genesis Call Analytics: Practical Reporting Tools for Hosted PBX Customers

by lisa April 8, 2025

Businesses rely on phone systems to stay connected—but without visibility into usage, performance, and cost, it’s hard to manage them effectively. Genesis Call Analytics provides clear, actionable reporting for Hosted PBX environments, helping organizations monitor call activity, control costs, and respond to issues in real time.

What Genesis Call Analytics Delivers

Genesis is a cloud-based reporting solution designed to give you control over your telecom operations. It helps you:

  • Track call trends across front desks, departments, and extensions
  • Analyze staff performance and adjust staffing based on call volume
  • Identify telephone misuse, abuse, and emergency calls (e.g., 911)
  • Review real-time and historical call data to spot patterns and optimize operations
  • Get alerts via email, SMS, or audible notifications for critical events or anomalies
  • Log calls for legal compliance, including 911 documentation and investigation support
  • Run geographic analysis to measure call volume by region and evaluate marketing impact

Reporting and Alerting That Work for You

With many built-in customizable reports, Genesis supports everything from basic call logging to advanced performance and capacity analysis. If a call volume spike occurs or a 911 call is placed, you'll be notified immediately—allowing your team to act quickly.

Genesis Call Analytics integrates with GenAlert and Incident Aware, providing a unified solution for call monitoring and workplace safety. Together, these tools offer complete visibility and control over your phone system and emergency response processes. Contact Genesis today!

Elevate Your Hospitality Property’s Safety with Genesis Systems

by lisa March 14, 2025

The hospitality industry thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences, but behind the scenes, ensuring safety for both guests and staff is just as crucial. Hotels, motels, and resorts face unique security challenges, from emergency response coordination to tracking incidents in real-time. Adopting a comprehensive safety solution like Genesis Systems not only enhances security but also improves operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Here’s why every hospitality business should integrate Genesis Systems’ safety solutions today.

  1. Real-Time Emergency Alerts for Swift Action: When emergencies happen, every second counts. Genesis Systems enables hotel staff to receive instant notifications about 911 calls, panic alarms, and suspicious activity, ensuring a rapid response. Through SMS, email, voice calls, and even visual alerts, security personnel and management stay informed, minimizing risk and preventing incidents from escalating.
  1. Automated Incident Reporting for Compliance & Transparency: The hospitality industry is highly regulated, and proper documentation of safety incidents is essential for compliance and liability protection. Genesis Systems automates the incident reporting process, creating a digital record of all security events, including response times and resolution details. This ensures no critical information is lost and provides an auditable history for compliance and internal reviews.
  1. Seamless Integration with Property Management Systems (PMS): Hotels operate with various technologies to manage guest services, reservations, and billing. Genesis Systems seamlessly integrates with most property management systems, allowing for real-time data synchronization. This ensures emergency notifications, guest call logs, and billing records are accurately tracked without additional administrative burden.
  1. Data-Driven Safety Insights to Optimize Operations: Genesis Systems provides powerful analytics that help hoteliers track trends in safety incidents, call activity, and emergency response times. By leveraging these insights, management can make informed decisions on staff training, security protocols, and operational improvements, ultimately creating a safer environment for guests and employees alike.
  1. Multi-Property Management for Consistent Safety Standards: For hotel chains and multi-location operators, maintaining consistent safety protocols across all properties is a challenge. Genesis Systems offers centralized monitoring and reporting, ensuring that safety measures are standardized, performance metrics are easily accessible, and incidents are documented uniformly across all locations.
  1. Protecting Guests & Staff for Long-Term Success: A safe hospitality environment leads to higher guest satisfaction, positive reviews, and repeat business. With Genesis Systems, hoteliers can proactively prevent security risks, respond quickly to emergencies, and create a reputation for prioritizing safety. Staff also benefit from increased security, knowing they are protected and supported in case of incidents.

Guest expectations continue to evolve, and safety is now a top priority when choosing accommodations. By adopting Genesis Systems’ safety solutions, hospitality businesses can enhance security, streamline incident response, and boost operational efficiency. Contact Genesis today to learn more

Incident Aware by GenAlert

by lisa March 7, 2025

Incident Aware is an advanced emergency communication system that enables instant alerts, mass notifications via SMS and email, real-time incident reporting with GPS data, and direct responder collaboration. With just two clicks, users can activate panic alarms, lockdowns, or evacuation notices for immediate response.

Seamlessly integrating with SIP and paging systems, Incident Aware enhances workplace safety with geofence monitoring, GPS tracking, two-way internal chat, and comprehensive record management. It provides a reliable, efficient solution for emergency preparedness. To lean more contact Genesis Systems!

Enhancing Workplace Safety with GenAlert: The Need for Effective 911 Reporting in Your Organization

by lisa November 22, 2024

Emergencies can arise unexpectedly, and organizations must be prepared to respond efficiently to protect their employees, clients, and assets. A critical part of this preparedness is ensuring robust 911 reporting systems that comply with regulatory standards like Kari's Law and the Ray Baum Act. Tools like GenAlert provide innovative solutions that enhance emergency response and communication, making workplaces safer for everyone.

 Why 911 Reporting is Vital

  1. Timely Emergency Response
    Effective 911 reporting ensures emergency responders are contacted immediately, reducing delays in addressing critical incidents like medical emergencies or workplace violence.
  2. Regulatory Compliance
    Compliance with laws like Kari's Law, which mandates direct 911 dialing, and the Ray Baum Act, requiring precise caller location, is essential. GenAlert helps organizations meet these requirements seamlessly.
  3. Improved Staff Awareness
    During emergencies, timely alerts and clear communication can save lives. GenAlert delivers real-time notifications through web apps, SMS, email, and other channels, ensuring key personnel are informed and ready to act.

 The Role of GenAlert in Emergency Preparedness

GenAlert is an all-in-one emergency alerting solution designed to detect and respond to emergencies effectively. Here’s how it supports organizations in creating safer workplaces:

  • Real-Time Emergency Detection and Notification
    The system detects 911 calls instantly and retrieves crucial details, including the caller’s location. It then alerts the appropriate staff through multiple channels, such as desktop notifications, text messages, and paging systems.
  • Location Accuracy
    Pinpointing the exact location of the emergency caller is crucial, especially in large or multi-building organizations. GenAlert captures mobile user locations and directs responders precisely to the incident site.
  • Customized Alerts and Record Keeping
    GenAlert allows for tailored notifications, including additional medical or situational details, ensuring responders have all necessary information. The solution also archives all calls for compliance and analysis purposes.
  • Multi-Site Monitoring
    For organizations with multiple locations, GenAlert centralizes alerting across buildings and platforms, simplifying emergency management.

 Addressing Workplace Violence

Workplace violence remains a growing concern, and rapid 911 reporting is a critical element of prevention. GenAlert, combined with its Incident Aware expansion, supports Alyssa's Law compliance through panic button integration and overhead paging, enabling swift responses to active threats.

 911 reporting is a cornerstone of workplace safety, and GenAlert is a powerful tool to help organizations respond to emergencies effectively and comply with regulatory requirements. By integrating advanced alerting systems and fostering a culture of preparedness, organizations can safeguard their people and operations in critical moments.

 Are your emergency reporting systems up to date? Contact Genesis to learn more.

Enhance RingCentral Hospitality Operations with Genesis

by lisa October 18, 2024

In the hospitality industry, smooth communication and efficient operations are essential for delivering great guest experiences. Genesis Systems, integrated with RingCentral, offers solutions that boost communication, streamline operations, and ensure safety. Here’s how Genesis makes a difference:

  1. Real-Time Emergency Alerts & Incident Reporting
  • Genesis ensures safety with instant notifications for emergencies like 911 calls or suspicious activity, allowing staff to respond rapidly. Automated incident reporting provides a thorough record of safety events, making compliance and transparency simple.
  1. Seamless PMS Integration
  • Sync billing and communication data with your property management system (PMS) for faster check-outs and accurate revenue tracking. Genesis also streamlines call management, enabling real-time tracking of calls, adding charges directly to guest folios, and helping generate revenue while improving operational efficiency.
  1. Data-Driven Insights & Multi-Site Management
  • Access comprehensive analytics to make data-driven decisions, optimize staff resources, and enhance service quality. Genesis also supports managing multiple properties from a single platform, ensuring consistency across locations without complex infrastructure changes.

Transform Your Hospitality Business

Genesis Systems helps your property enhance communication, improve safety, and optimize operations, delivering a seamless experience for both guests and staff.

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