Mass notification systems (MNS), since becoming part of the Clery Act in 2010, are an integral part of how colleges and universities communicate with students and faculty. Security and police departments put in the time and effort to implement these notifications systems for important security situations.

A new report shows how mass notification technology has become mission-critical for a broad array of businesses, agencies and institutions.

As the Emergency Alert System reported an imminent zombie attack last week, broadcasters started to realize it was time to change their passwords... and maybe more.

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn unveiled two new applications the city will use to keep businesses and residents up-to-date about trouble spots around downtown during the Republican National Convention in August.