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From credit unions to universities, there are multiple industries that need to be prepared for emergencies. ZipBridge, a reverse conference calling company, has addressed this need by offering unique software that allows users to set up customized groups that can be simultaneously contacted in just the click of a button. This is a critical feature when outages ranging from the Internet to security systems occur and time-sensitive reactions are required. To commemorate a successful 2016, the company has announced their first annual ZipBridge Use of the Year Award.

PalmCentrix a Drexel Hill-based security solutions consulting firm works directly with developers, manufacturers, and end users to provide mobile security solutions that leverage best practices in physical security, personal safety, and mobile security technologies. PalmCentix's expertise in security technologies has uniquely positioned them to work with individuals, businesses, healthcare institutions, malls, transportation services, critical infrastructure facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.In order to truly be prepared for emergencies, companies must have strict policies in place to avoid mishandling a situation. This is where ZipBridge steps in.

ZipBridge is excited to announce new outbound international conference call capabilities that is available as an optional feature made possible by the company's partnership with TouchTone Communications. Technically, international calls were already possible (USA to Canada), but this new feature now permits instant conference calls across the globe. This feature saves clients and businesses time and money by eliminating barriers and connection surcharges when global participants need to join a conference bridge. With international outbound conference calling from ZipBridge, companies with personnel in different countries have a simple, fast, and economical method to bring those people into a standard or emergency conference call from anywhere in the world.

Communication is and always has been the focal point of emergency incident response. Immediate team communication is critical when assessing situations and implementing pre-planned responses. Strategic BCP, an organization that offers emergency incident response, recognized the opportunity to improve their award-winning ResilienceONE software that focuses on Business Continuity Management Planning (BCMP), by incorporating the ZipBridge conference call platform.

Emergencies are unpredictable which is why preparation is critical. Time is of the essence when it comes to protecting a company's most valuable assets during an emergency, and communication is cited and the key factor in prompt and efficient resolution. Any issue from impending weather to power or internet outages to security breaches or water leaks requires getting the right specialists and decision makers on the phone in a timely matter to determine what is happening and the best course of action. The antiquated conference call with dial-in numbers and PIN's is not able to address the need for instant and ubiquitous communication in these situations - which is why ZipBridge's emergency communication solutions were developed.

ZipBridge is an innovative telecommunication service that allows groups to connect quickly and efficiently for conference calls from mobile phones, desk phones or computers. The company founders possess over 50 years of combined experience with a passion to solve communication problems with innovative technologic advances. The company realized that there were some critical needs to be met when they spoke with a college IT director who had issues organizing emergency phone calls at his school. The school had a mass notification tool, but no way to assemble the response team for a quick conference call to analysis the situation and decide on next steps. Traditional conference calling technology was too slow and cumbersome so ZipBridge was born to being a team on a conference call in seconds.

Executives and Information Technology departments throughout corporate America are utilizing ZipBridge's unique product offerings. The company combines an easy-to-use platform with prompt and efficient group calling solutions to provide a valuable tool for any organization. According to CTEH's Director of Technology "Getting a large group people together at a moment's notice can be challenging. ZipBridge takes away the pain of logistics and lets us focus on solving problems with the situation at hand." This service is critical for CTEH®, who specialize in emergency response and crisis management while controlling chemical, physical, and biological agents.