Why organizations should rely on automated alerting via email
In many organizations, email is still the primary communication channel, including for safety-critical information. But what happens when emails are:
- read too late
- lost in the spam folder
- not forwarded to the right people
The consequences can be severe, from production downtime to increased security risks. An automated alerting solution like email2alarm from safeREACH ensures that critical emails are delivered immediately and forwarded to the right recipients.
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The weaknesses of traditional email alerting
Despite the widespread use of email as a communication tool, there are significant weaknesses when it comes to alerting in critical situations:
- Messages being overlooked: important emails can get lost among daily communication or end up in spam
- Dependence on individuals: if an email is sent to a specific person or team member who is unavailable, the warning may not be read in time
- No escalation mechanisms: without automatic forwarding or escalation, critical incidents may remain unhandled
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The solution: automated alerting with email2alarm
With email2alarm from safeREACH, traditional email-based alerting is taken to the next level. Organizations benefit from:
- Automated alerting for critical emails: when machines or systems send critical notifications, an automatic alert is triggered
- Immediate alerting of relevant personnel: critical emails are converted into structured alerts and delivered through multiple channels such as app push notifications, text messages (SMS) or automated phone calls
- Escalation mechanisms: if an alert is not acknowledged, additional team members are automatically notified
- Higher visibility: critical alerts appear clearly and unmistakably inside the alerting app
- Seamless integration: email2alarm integrates smoothly into existing IT and communication systems
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Comparison: traditional email vs. email2alarm
| Criterion | Traditional email | email2alarm |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery speed | Unclear, depends on inbox checks | Real-time alerting |
| Escalation | Not available | Escalation if not confirmed |
| Channels | Email only | Push, SMS, phone |
| System integration | manual | Automated and adaptable |
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Use case: distributing IT security warnings in real time
One organization uses email2alarm to monitor IT security notifications.
When an email arrives from a CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) with a critical threat alert, the system automatically detects the message, generates an alert and informs the responsible IT security team in real time.
This ensures that no important security warnings are overlooked.
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Conclusion: Why organizations should switch to automated alerting now
Relying on email alone for critical notifications is no longer sufficient. Organizations that want to optimize response times and reduce security risks increasingly depend on automated alerting solutions.
email2alarm from safeREACH ensures that important notifications are no longer missed and that critical information reaches the right people as quickly as possible.
▶︎ Read more: Delivering critical emails securely
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Test email2alarm for free with just a few clicks. Create a test account, enter your email address & receive an alarm.