Alert Now app for iPhone and iPad

Notes about Alert Now for iPhone availability

-- Account enablement is required –
This app is currently limited to a pre-approved list of early adopter institutions. If you have any questions, please email support@blackboardconnect.com.
**This is an administrative application and not intended for recipients.**

The Alert Now iPhone App combines the power and versatility of the iPhone with Alert Now’s easy-to-use mass notification services. Users can create, schedule, and send messages directly from their iPhones and compatible Apple devices.

Messages can be targeted to one or more groups or to an entire community. Status reporting quickly informs users when their messages have been delivered, and a single “Send a Message” button ensures that organization leaders can easily and remotely stay in contact with their communities.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Simple message delivery from an iPhone using a one-button sending feature
• Instant dial-in voice messaging (not available for iPad or iPod Touch).
• Review scheduled and sent messages
• Control message delivery schedules, message types, and device modes
• Send to targeted recipient groups
• Quickly copy message content between modes (voice, TTS, email, SMS)
• Review delivery details and reports


Additional Requirements:

• Alert Now service subscription. Please visit www.blackboard.com/connect to learn more.
• For Alert Now designated users only. (Consult your employer or organization to determine status)
• WiFi or data plan for Internet access is required.
• Telco carrier voice plan required for dial-in messaging card access.