By Pedro Candela Terry, Content Marketing Manager, Genasys Inc.
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- One platform for every scenario: Genasys Protect supports daily operations, small disruptions, and critical emergencies, delivering value year-round.
- Targeted, clear communication: Intelligent zones and dynamic groups ensure the right people get the right message, cutting through noise and confusion.
- Faster, automated response: Integrated sensors and Quick Launch templates reduce alert times from minutes to seconds.
- Proven in high-stakes environments: Trusted by global enterprises and public safety agencies across 100+ countries and all 50 U.S. states.
A wake‑up call for leaders
When a gas leak goes undetected or a production line fails to restart after a routine shutdown, the cost is not just lost minutes but lives and reputation. A 2024 Oxford Economics study estimated that downtime costs Global 2000 companies US $400 billion a year, or $200 million per company. Many enterprises still rely on outdated sirens or mass emails that struggle to cut through noise and reach the right people. Furthermore, many have systems that are only useful during rare large‑scale emergencies which makes users unfamiliar with their usage and prone to making errors over time.
Genasys Protect (formerly Genasys EVAC and ALERT[PC1] ) breaks this mold by providing a versatile communications channel that works every day: from daily operations to small disruptions and life‑threatening emergencies.
Versatile communications that complement your existing stack
Genasys Protect is a multi‑channel, zone‑based platform that delivers targeted communications by SMS, email, the Genasys app, social media, IPAWS and Genasys Acoustics long‑range speakers. You can draw intelligent zones on a map or import your facility’s footprint and then send messages only to people within a floor, wing or field location. Dynamic contact groups allow messages to reach employees assigned to a site or shift, even as rosters change. The platform integrates with sensors and HR systems so alerts can be triggered automatically or pre‑filled with critical information. Additionally, Wifi-autodiscovery enables message broadcasts to anyone in the facility connected to the wifi to cover visitors, contractors, suppliers, or anyone else that’s not in HR databases.
Unlike emergency‑only systems, Protect is designed for routine communications including maintenance updates, event logistics, and daily task completion, ensuring employees stay familiar with the system and ready when a crisis strikes.
Enterprise capabilities at a glance
- Intelligent zones: Define zones around buildings, infrastructure, assets, or event areas to deliver targeted messages and share live area status on a single map. Leaders can see what’s happening and act immediately.
- Contact grouping: Message individuals, teams, or dynamic groups that update automatically as roles or schedules change. It eliminates manual list management and keeps alerts relevant across large, shifting workforces.
- Multi-channel delivery: Send alerts through SMS, email, social media, the Genasys app, or ACOUSTICS speakers. Include text, voice, and maps for clarity and accessibility.
- Common operating picture: A shared map displays site status, asset locations, and road or traffic details, helping leaders coordinate decisions and confirm message delivery in real time.
- Quick Launch templates & sensor integration: Automate alerts by linking predefined messages to sensors like gas detectors or fire alarms. Notifications deploy in seconds instead of minutes or hours.
Real‑world use cases across industries
Oil & gas
In Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field, gas detection sensors trigger automated sirens and voice notifications through Protect’s Acoustics speakers when hazardous levels are detected. Two globally recognized auto manufacturers integrated Genasys ALERT (Now part of Genasys Protect) with its HR systems, enabling two‑way polling and duress buttons for personnel across multiple sites. These examples show how Protect supports remote rigs, pipelines and headquarters with consistent, multilingual messaging.
Utilities and critical infrastructure
At a large Texas power plant, ambient noise made traditional sirens unintelligible. By integrating Acoustics speakers with Protect, the plant now remotely broadcasts pre‑recorded or live voice messages that cut through mechanical noise and be heard and understood by everyone across the facility. The plant also uses the system for general announcements, providing year‑round ROI.
Stadiums, events and large campuses
Large venues must manage thousands of visitors while preparing for weather, power failures or security incidents. The Genasys Stadiums & Events solution leverages Wi‑Fi auto‑discovery to create zones around concourses, seating sections and parking lots; messages go only to affected areas. During a concert, you can notify vendors of a supply delay without alarming fans, or reroute attendees when an entrance closes. If a severe storm approaches, Protect can switch to mass warning mode, sending clear voice messages through Acoustics speakers and the app.
Benefits for enterprise leaders
- Precision: Messages reach the right people, whether it’s maintenance staff on one floor or drivers on a specific route. This reduces alert fatigue and builds trust in communications.
- Responsiveness: Automated triggers and Quick Launch templates cut alert time from minutes to seconds, minimizing downtime and potential damage.
- Continuity and preparedness: Using Protect for everyday communications means employees are comfortable with the system. When a crisis hits, there’s no learning curve.
- Operational advantage: A common operating picture aligns leadership, field teams and partners across facilities, improving coordination and decision‑making.
- Return on investment: Protect provides daily value through operational updates and event logistics, while also safeguarding against high‑impact emergencies. Fewer missed alerts translate into less downtime and stronger regulatory compliance.
- Culture and engagement: By delivering timely information year‑round, Protect signals that management cares about employee safety and transparency.
Trusted by enterprises worldwide
Genasys has protected lives for over 40 years. Its technologies safeguard over 155 million people across more than 100 countries and all 50 U.S. state. From manufacturing plants and critical infrastructure to utilities, oil & gas, and major stadiums, Genasys systems have proven their reliability in high-stakes situations for both public safety agencies and private organizations.
Ready to see how it fits your enterprise?
Whether you manage an oil platform, a nuclear plant or a corporate campus, Genasys Protect adds a safety, communication, and coordination layers that provides value year round, especially during critical events. Use it for employee updates, infrastructure maintenance, event logistics or emergency evacuation, it’s ready whenever you need it. Protect your people, your operations and your reputation with communications that are precise, fast and clear.
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