[ANSS-netops] automated text alerts

[Will Kohler]

Mitch,

I think David is referring to our SNPP pager system.  We use the freeware
package "qpage" to send pages to internal users.  Qpage is easy to set up
and works well.  Unfortunately, the reception of pages isn't very good in
our area, so a lot of pages are dropped or come out garbled.  An advantage
to SNPP is that it uses dial-up modems and POTS lines, so pages will likely
be sent even if there is a network meltdown.

- Will


-----Original Message-----
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mwithers at memphis.edu
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:42 AM
To: David Oppenheimer
Cc: anss-netops at geohazards.usgs.gov
Subject: Re: [ANSS-netops] automated text alerts


Thanks Dave.  We do exactly the same thing.  Its that self-notification for
the small group of internal users that I'm talking about.  Relying on "the
cloud" for it makes me nervous.

Mitch

Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI)
University of Memphis                Ph: 901-678-4940
Memphis, TN 38152                   Fax: 901-678-4734


On Mon, 28 Nov 2011, David Oppenheimer wrote:

> The Northern CA Seismic System (UCB and NCSN) directs everyone 
> requesting earthquake notification, other than NCSS staff, to ENS.  
> It's very reliable, fast, and alleviates the NCSS from chasing down 
> bounced messages, and managing lists for different magnitude/polygon 
> needs.  It has worked out very well for the NCSS and recipients.  Best 
> of all, the USGS worries about maintaining the system and meeting demand.
>
> The NCSS self-notifies a small group of internal users. UCB uses one
> package, and the NCSN uses another.   If you need more information,
contact
> Pete Lombard or Will Kohler.
>
> -David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: anss-netops-bounces at geohazards.usgs.gov
> [mailto:anss-netops-bounces at geohazards.usgs.gov] On Behalf Of 
> mwithers at memphis.edu
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 7:52 AM
> To: anss-netops at geohazards.usgs.gov
> Subject: [ANSS-netops] automated text alerts
>
>
> What are people using to send automated earthquake alerts to cell 
> phones and email?  Our University recently outsourced our email to a
"cloud"
> based service (of course "the cloud" is just a euphemism for "behind 
> the
> curtain") and we're having problems with reliability and timely 
> resolution of trouble tickets.
>
> How are others delivering their messages?
>
> Mitch
>
> Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI)
> University of Memphis                Ph: 901-678-4940
> Memphis, TN 38152                   Fax: 901-678-4734
>
>
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