Determine your needs.
Understanding the unique needs of your particular community or organization is critical to developing a successful notification program. Galain’s discovery process will help succinctly define and outline what a notification program should entail, injecting industry best practices and national trends where appropriate. Defining needs is critical to success and we can help you do it right.
Develop an RFP.
Turning general needs into a formalized requirements document is a significant undertaking. Galain can relieve the burden by developing a thorough Request for Proposal suitable for release to the vendor community. And, with our deep experience, we’ll make sure details aren’t missed that might jeopardize your success. Save yourself the headache and let us create a perfect RFP that reflects your needs.
Evaluate your options.
Galain can help lead your team through the process of determining which provider offers the best fit and value relative to your needs. We’ve been around the block and know the tough questions to ask (and how to really interpret “vendor speak.”) Our third-party independence ensures you get the real story.
Consolidate systems.
We don’t sell notification systems. However, we can help bring together the various warning systems you have in place (or are considering buying) into a cohesive, easy-to-use application by using our technical expertise in data and systems integration. Siren controls. Physical security systems. Personnel databases. Automated calling systems. All of these are candidates for consolidation into a single useful application with our help.
Develop procedures.
In many communities, notification systems are accessed by multiple agencies or jurisdictions. Understanding who, when and why notifications should be made can be confusing. Even in less complex situations, clearly defining standard operating procedures for administering and launching a system is a must. Galain can efficiently facilitate policy and governance creation ensuring everyone is on the same page (and you’re not trying to figure it out in an actual crisis).
