Christopher Columbus High School Employs Singlewire InformaCast for Managing Bells, Clocks, Overhead Paging and a Classroom Emergency Call Button

Madison, WI (PRWEB) October 25, 2010

Singlewire Software, LLC, (http://www.singlewire.com), developer of network-based applications centered around secure, fast, and reliable mass notification, announces the deployment and use of InformaCast, at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida.

Christopher Columbus High School utilizes InformaCast to address the need for a unified mass communication system that allows for simple but effective communication to all corners of the school for public address announcements, bell tones for passing bells and as an emergency call button for staff to call for help. The system seamlessly integrates the schools Cisco IP phone and data networks, allowing staff to send text and/or audio messages to public address systems via their Cisco IP phones.

InformaCast provides administrative staff the ability to log into a secure web portal to set the passing bell schedules and clock times for their entire facility. For sending an overhead page to the public address system, staff logs into their IP phone, enters a PIN number to access the paging system and speaks into the phone in the same way they would leave a voice mail.

Christopher Columbus High School also utilizes Singlewires DORA, Direct Observation and Real time Alerting application (http://www.singlewire.com/dora) to enable an emergency call for help button in each classroom. If theres a problem, staff simply pushes a button and an InformaCast message is immediately sent to administrative staff.

InformaCast provided us with a unified system with ease of management that allows us to even communicate with the baseball field and the weightlifting room wirelessly, states Elena Alvarez, Technology Director at Christopher Columbus High School. Also, having the same time (displayed on the clocks) throughout the whole school has been beneficial.

Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, FL, is a private, college preparatory high school. Conducted by the Marist brothers, CCHS has been providing educational excellence since 1958 and currently has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students.

About Singlewire Software:

Singlewire, based in Madison, WI, develops and supports innovative voice applications centered around secure, fast, and reliable mass notification capabilities. Main offerings include: InformaCast, InformaCast CK, PushToTalk, and DORA, which allow customers unprecedented control in designing mass notifications, assigning them to specific recipients, and determining the medium for dissemination IP phones, IP speakers, email, etc. all with the peerless capacity for customization to customers specific environments. To learn more, please visit http://www.singlewire.com.

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Milan Transport Agency Employs Scala-Powered Digital Signage to Jump-Start its Renewal Project

Milan, Italy (PRWEB) March 24, 2011

The Milan Transport Agency (ATM) and the City of Milan are on a mission to modernize both the underground and above-ground public transportation network. The entire revitalization process includes plans to replace all vehicles with more environmentally friendly versions, improve transportation efficiency, and increase safety and comfort for travelers. ATM turned to Scala Certified Partner M-Cube, to design an integrated digital network for this high-profile project.

The new network spans 42-inch LCD displays sealed in unbreakable glass located in underground train station mezzanines. The network communicates ATM corporate messages, network service updates, alternate routes and emergency messages. There is also a panic button connected to the mezzanine monitors to provide default messages in case of an emergency. A push of the button will alert the ATM control room, which will then manage the messaging to stations affected by the situation or the entire network.

At the above-ground transportation stations of the airport bus line San Babila/Linate, M-Cube has implemented information poles with two 26-inch LED monitors per pole, providing visibility from all sides. The monitors have been optically bonded to ensure visibility in all weather conditions and direct sunlight. These displays provide information about the position of the bus on its route, and arrival time at the stop where the traveler is viewing the screen.

ATMs communications offices were searching for a digital signage network that could live up to all of the information tasks needed, while communicating over an extensive network and one that was able to integrate existing system functionality. In addition, ATM needed the network to serve as a communication tool between their staff and headquarters. Scala was chosen to provide the software for this project because it is the most reliable and flexible on the market.

The adoption of the Scala platform as ATMs corporate decision to implement its digital signage network was clearly a strategic choice, said Roberto Carreri, ATM Project Manager. Because of its flexibility to integrate with our existing databases and current application environment, the Scala system enables ATM to communicate important information in an easy-to-understand format, using captivating graphics, while distributing multiple messages simultaneously over a complex network without any extra development work.

About M-Cube

In order to meet the ever growing expectations of POS communica