Submitted by Mike Grenville on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:07

An “all-in-one” box alarm system automatically sends out Text Messages to alert the engineer when equipment fails.

Ascom's new professional messaging and personal alarm solution UPAC is designed for those with a messaging/alarm need for up to 100 users such as elderly care homes, retail, schools and social welfare offices.

The Ascom UPAC sends messages directly from web browsers or it can automatically generate messages triggered by events such as an elevator stoppage or a broken fan. It distributes the messages to DECT or WiFi handsets, to pagers or to GSM telephones via SMS. The system is based on a solid state server running Linux.

The comapny says that existing communication systems can be enhanced with wireless messaging leading to a quicker and more efficient handling of critical events and shorter response times.

“The application ensures that a message always will reach its target"said Torbjorn Enberg, Product Manager at Ascom. "For example if a lone worker presses the alarm button the system will pinpoint the location and notify a responsible person to assist. If he/she is unavailable or can not answer, the alarm can be directed to the next person/team or be sent to a GSM mobile."