MessageNet systems

MessageNet Systems, Inc.
Private
Industry Computer software
Founded 1991 (founded as Orchid Systems)
Founder Kevin Brown
Jerry Geis[1]
Headquarters 101 E Carmel Dr,
Carmel, Indiana
, U.S.
Area served
North America (global via partners)
Products "Connections"
Website http://www.messagenetsystems.com

MessageNet systems is a privately held company[2] which sells a primarily software-based product called "Connections" for facilitating an organization's emergency and routine communications.

Company Overview

MessageNet systems is located in Carmel, Indiana, United States, and is active in much of the country. It markets itself as providing a broad ranging solution that could be used for communications in several types of organizations, and in varying ways. The company's slogan (as stated on its website) connotes that by touting "Everyday & Emergency Communications — Unified."[3] Its primary product is called "Connections", which may consist of any combination of several features and capabilities (which are outlined and explained briefly, later in this article), depending on the organization's needs.[4]

Mission

According to the company's website, the mission of MessageNet systems is to provide impactful and life changing communication solutions to resolve the daily and emergency communication challenges organizations face.[5]

Culture

The company claims to have a long-standing culture of innovation and openness about software development and adopting new technologies. For example, according to an interview, its founders take particular pride in being among the first entities to utilize a web-browser as a user interface for its web application-based product in 1995, when the practice was not yet in widespread use. The company's software development team purports to also be involved with many open-source software projects.[6] One aspect of its involvement and utilization of open-source technologies is exemplified in the usage of Linux-based products, including text-to-speech technology.[7]

Market Involvement

MessageNet systems participates in the marketplace via direct sales, partnerships with resellers, and agreements with other third parties.[8] As part of its sales efforts and expansion goals, the company recently participated in the Channel Partners Conference and Expo, in Las Vegas.[9]

History

MessageNet's old logo
MessageNet's new logo

The Early Years & Growth

Continued Growth & Expansion

Product

MediaPort
Visual PA
PC Alert
Scrolling PC Alert Demo

MessageNet's main (and only) offering is an all-encompassing product called "Connections."

Connections

Connections is a broad product that may include several different features & capabilities, depending on the customer's needs. Notable environments that this product may be well-suited for, include:

Connections is an example of an emergency communication system. According to the company's marketing materials, "MessageNet Connections is a browser-based, integrated system that unifies private and public, everyday and emergency communications into one powerful system. Connections integrates your existing communication systems to create communication bridges between people, places, and things. One of the unique advantages of the MessageNet Connections system is scalability: you can start with your specific needs now, and later uniquely upgrade your system to include additional functionality."[16]

Alternative Product Names

Throughout the company's history and growth their main product has evolved, and consequently, undergone several name changes. Following are some of these:

Customer Service

MessageNet systems' primary focus is in offering its Connections product; however, the company does provide some services to customers who have purchased, or are in the process of purchasing Connections. MessageNet provides customer service as well as installation and upgrade support.

Primary Markets

MessageNet systems' solutions are currently deployed in these markets:[29]

External links

References

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  3. "MessageNet Communications Systems". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  4. "MessageNet Connections Capabilities". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  5. "About Us". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  6. Brown, Kevin (May 9, 2009). Interview With MessageNet CEO. Interview with Chris Rider. Carmel.
  7. "Fonix releases FAAST Text-to-Speech for Linux x86". PR Newswire for Journalists. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  8. Brown, Kevin (May 9, 2009). Interview With MessageNet CEO. Interview with Chris Rider. Carmel.
  9. "Channel Partners Expo Exhibitors". Exhibitors Listing. Channel Partners Conference and Expo. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  10. "About Us". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  11. "About Us". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  12. "Our Work at Fat Atom". Fat Atom Marketing website. Fat Atom Marketing. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  13. Paul Jakubiak (2011). Communications Solutions for Industrial Environments (YouTube) (Internet). Michigan: Cantaloupe. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  14. George Bittles (2011). Ivy Tech Community College (YouTube) (Internet). Lafayette, IN: Cantaloupe. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  15. Sandra Edwards (2011). Equal Access to Information (YouTube) (Internet). Jackson, MS: Cantaloupe. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  16. "MessageNet Connections Capabilities". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  17. "Digital Signage & LCD HDTV — MediaPort". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  18. "LED Electronic Signs — Visual PA". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  19. "PC Pop-Ups Instant Messaging — PC Alert (for PC and Mac)". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  20. "SMS Text Messaging & Paging — PageStation". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  21. "Fire, Safety, Security & Alerting Systems Integration — MESA". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  22. "Telephone Communications — CallVista". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  23. "VoIP & Analog PA Systems — Secure PA". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  24. "Communication Accessibility". Technology Access Program. Gallaudet University. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  25. "Visual Intercom". Hearing Loss Web website. Hearing Loss Web. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  26. "Visual Intercom". Hearing Loss Web website. Hearing Loss Web. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  27. "Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing". Agency of Human Services website. Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  28. "Emergency Management and Communications System". Indiana Paging Network website. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  29. "See What MessageNet Connections Can Do For You". MessageNet systems website. MessageNet systems. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  30. "GCCC Tests New Emergency Communications System". WMBB. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  31. "Mississippi Schools for the Blind and the Deaf Visual PA System" (PDF). Tech Bytes (Mississippi Department of Education) (2): 1. December 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
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