IPAWS | Alert Origination Software by Desktop Alert Inc.
PingAlert enables the Nation’s military, and civilian emergency response teams to communicate emergency messages in seconds to global networks and targeted users. Highly secure, PingAlert is the only US internal communications company with DISA certification from the DoD and, is the sole provider to NATO worldwide. PingAlert can broadcast FEMA, NOAA, CAP and IPAWS alerts. The US Army, US Air Force, The United States Military Academy at West Point and the National Guard are among our clients who utilize the DTA mass notification platform.
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IPAWS Solutions
The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is an architecture that unifies the United States’ Emergency Alert System, National Warning System, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and NOAA Weather Radio, under a single platform. IPAWS was designed to modernize these systems by enabling alerts to be aggregated over a network and distributed to the appropriate system for public dissemination.
The program is organized and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security. The system allows for alerts to be originated by Federal, State, local and tribal officials, and subsequently disseminated to the public using a range of national and local alerting systems including EAS, CMAS and NWR.[5] The system uses open standard digital formats such as the EDXL-based Common Alerting Protocol v1.2 for its messages, allowing for interoperable dissemination to a wide range of third party receivers.
IPAWS History
In June 2006, following criticism over the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13407[2] ordering the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a new program to integrate and modernize the nation’s existing population warning systems. These systems include the:
- Emergency Alert System (EAS),
- National Warning System (NAWAS),
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA, formerly known as the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), and
- NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards.
The new network, subsequently termed the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) is designed to integrate these various systems into one modern network, and also update them to take into account newer forms of communication such as cellular telephony and Cell Broadcast, satellite and cable television, electronic billboards and the internet.
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IT Operations Team, SAIC
PingAlert has transformed how we communicate urgent updates across our teams. Critical alerts now reach everyone instantly, helping us respond faster during time-sensitive situations.
Communications Division, New York State Police
In emergency environments, speed and visibility are essential. PingAlert allows us to deliver immediate on-screen alerts that ensure important information reaches personnel without delay.
Campus IT Services, Vanderbilt University
PingAlert makes campus-wide communication simple and effective. Important announcements and safety alerts appear instantly across devices, ensuring students and staff stay informed.
Technology Operations, FOX
PingAlert helps us distribute urgent updates quickly across our organization. The ability to push instant popup notifications ensures critical messages are never missed.