AlertMedia vs CDW Guardian

NOTE: This app is for employers and employees already using AlertMedia’s emergency communication software. AlertMedia enables organizations to rapidly identify threats that impact their people or business and communicate faster to impacted individuals. Perform under pressure and protect your people from anywhere with our intuitive, full-featured mobile app. For administrators: AlertMedia’s mobile app gives you agility and visibility during critical events, wherever you are. In just a few clicks, you can send a multi-channel notification from your phone using the same intuitive screens you’re familiar with from the web or by leveraging your pre-built templates. In addition to sending notifications, you can easily manage your incoming messages and responses, connect with stakeholders via conference call, update event pages, and receive real-time warnings for any local threat that may impact your people or business. For employees: If your organization uses AlertMedia, download the app to ensure you never miss important communications. From the app, you can easily view new notifications, reply with helpful information, respond to surveys, and check event pages for updates from your organization. In the event you need to report an incident to administrators, you can quickly signal for help with your location attached. NOTE: This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.

CDW Guardian is the official safety app of CDW. It is the only app that integrates with CDW's safety and security systems. CDW has worked to develop a unique app that provides staff and visitors with added safety. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. CDW Guardian features include: - Important Contacts: Contact the correct services for the CDW - Self Assessment: Staff and visitors of CDW are to answer a series of questions before gaining access to the premise. Based on the answer of the user, this tool will provide the user with next steps on CDW’s updated safety protocols. - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Locations: Access more information on CDW sites across North America - Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at CDW. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CDW emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.