MessageNet systems
MessageNet systems is a privately held company which sells a primarily software-based product called "Connections" for facilitating an organization's emergency and routine communications. Company overview. MessageNet systems is located in Carmel, Indiana, United States, and is active in much of the country. It markets itself as providing a broad ranging solution that could be used for communications in several types of organizations, and in varying ways. The company's slogan (as stated on its website) connotes that by touting "Everyday & Emergency Communications — Unified." Its primary product is called "Connections", which may consist of any combination of  several features and capabilities "(which are outlined and explained briefly, later in this article)", depending on the organization's needs. Mission. According to the company's website, the mission of MessageNet systems is to provide impactful and life changing communication solutions to resolve the daily and emergency communication challenges organizations face. Culture. The company claims to have a long-standing culture of innovation and openness about software development and adopting new technologies. For example, according to an interview, its founders take particular pride in being among the first entities to utilize a web-browser as a user interface for its  web application-based product in 1995, when the practice was not yet in widespread use. The company's software development team purports to also be involved with many open-source software projects. One aspect of its involvement and utilization of open-source technologies is exemplified in the usage of Linux-based products, including text-to-speech technology. Market involvement. MessageNet systems participates in the marketplace via direct sales, partnerships with resellers, and agreements with other third parties. As part of its sales efforts and expansion goals, the company recently participated in the Channel Partners Conference and Expo, in Las Vegas . Product. MessageNet's main (and only) offering is an all-encompassing product called "Connections." Connections. Connections is a broad product that may include several different features & capabilities, depending on the customer's needs. Notable environments that this product may be well-suited for, include: Connections is an example of an emergency communication system. According to the company's marketing materials, ""MessageNet Connections is a browser-based, integrated system that unifies private and public, everyday and emergency communications into one powerful system. Connections integrates your existing communication systems to create communication bridges between people, places, and things. One of the unique  advantages of the MessageNet Connections system is scalability: you can start with your specific needs now, and later uniquely upgrade your system to include additional functionality."" Alternative product names. Throughout the company's history and growth their main product has evolved, and consequently, undergone several name changes. Following are some of these: Customer service. MessageNet systems' primary focus is in offering its Connections product; however, the company does provide some services to customers who have purchased, or are in the process of purchasing Connections. MessageNet provides customer service as well as installation and upgrade support. Primary markets. MessageNet systems' solutions  are currently deployed in these markets: