--- title: Desktop Alert Software description: SnapComms desktop alert software delivers instant pop-up notifications on mobile and desktops, ensuring important messages are seen by all employees. image: https://www.snapcomms.com/hubfs/blog-images/desktop-alert-page-banner-opt-2.jpg --- # Desktop Alert Software ## Deliver urgent messages to employees screens [![Try SnapComms](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/66380779-f6fd-4b42-8191-538cc4bc662b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/66380779-f6fd-4b42-8191-538cc4bc662b)[![Get a Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/ed70a10e-75a0-4b76-b122-6f0cb6a85d4d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/ed70a10e-75a0-4b76-b122-6f0cb6a85d4d) ![desktop alert pop-up notification on laptop and mobile](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/desktop-alert-page-main-image-new.png?width=660&height=520&name=desktop-alert-page-main-image-new.png) ### Notification Alerts Sent Directly To Employee Screens Desktop Alerts are digital, pop-up notification messages sent directly to employee desktop and mobile screens – guaranteed to achieve 100% reach and readership. High priority messages appear on top of other applications, bypassing email completely to get employee attention and drive response. ![Tornado weather warning desktop alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Desktop-alert-page-min.jpg?width=540&height=540&name=Desktop-alert-page-min.jpg) ### Flexible Formats For Every Communication Need Desktop Alerts are most effective for sending high-priority messages to employees, such as emergency notifications, system outages, or essential employee communications. Our ready-to-use templates allow you to send messages fast and effectively. Flexible formats can be personalized with your branding and adapted for your needs, including full-screen emergency alerts, direct on-screen alerts or smaller pop-up notifications. ![Different types of SnapComms alerts](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SnapComms%20alerting%20software.jpg?width=540&height=540&name=SnapComms%20alerting%20software.jpg) ### Dynamic Features Deliver Higher Engagement The rich media features of desktop notifications ensure employees engage with your messages. Text, images, video, hyperlinks, and audio notifications can all be included for greater effectiveness. The more eye-catching and engaging your notification, the more employees will open, read and interact with your message. Our [AI Content Assistant](https://support.snapcomms.com/hc/en-us/articles/31666949679771-AI-Content-Assistant) can generate notification text for your messages, as well as check for grammar and spelling issues. This streamlines the creation process and ensures your message is clear, correct, and impactful. ### Alert Notification Variations ![CEO message video alert on desktop](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Desktop-message-from-ceo.png?width=405&height=233&name=Desktop-message-from-ceo.png) #### **Video Alerts** Deliver video messages in pop-up formats to increase views ![Cyber security RSVP alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Desktop-cyber-security-training.png?width=405&height=233&name=Desktop-cyber-security-training.png) #### **RSVP Alert** Push RSVP invitations directly to employee devices to drive attendance ![Registration desktop alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Desktop-alert-registration.png?width=405&height=233&name=Desktop-alert-registration.png) #### **Registration Alert** Pop-up invitations enable employees to opt in or out of events or communications  ![Full screen emergency panic alert message](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Desktop-code-alert.png?width=405&height=233&name=Desktop-code-alert.png) #### [Panic Button](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/panic-button) Allow employees to trigger emergency alerts from their PC or mobile [![Give SnapComms a Try](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/16a78bb4-f53c-4a36-9bda-5b5a638fa09b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/16a78bb4-f53c-4a36-9bda-5b5a638fa09b) ## Pre-Configured Alert Templates For Immediate Publishing Our library of alert templates covers many scenarios to help streamline your message creation and get notifications to employees fast. ![Cyber Security alerts](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cyber-Security-alerts.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Cyber-Security-alerts.jpg) ### Cyber Security - Alert employees of suspicious emails before they click - Give updates and reminders of best practice online behavior - Avoid costly and time-consuming data breaches - Engage with employees to build their cyber security knowledge/awareness [Read more about Cyber Security](https://www.snapcomms.com/solutions/employee-security-awareness) ![Server outage alerts](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Server-down-alerts.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Server-down-alerts.jpg) ### IT Communications - Inform employees before or during an IT outage - Avoid time-consuming confusion when email is down - Share important information on system updates or maintenance - Inform employees of new corporate IT procedures or guidelines [Read more about IT Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/it-communications) ![Leadership Team News](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadership-Team-News.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Leadership-Team-News.jpg) ### Leadership - Bridge the gap between employees and leadership - Send Video Alerts to interact with employees visually - Ensure leadership communications are seen by employees - Align leadership values with employees [Read more about Leadership Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/solutions/leadership-communications) ![hr comms message examples](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hr-comms-min.png?width=520&height=390&name=hr-comms-min.png) ### HR Communications - Welcome new hires with employee introduction spotlights - Congratulate employee promotions and award recipients - Communicate employee benefit updates and enrollments - Remind employees to complete surveys and mandatory training [Read more about HR Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/hr-communications) ![New Policy Desktop Alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Policy-Desktop-Alert-1.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=New-Policy-Desktop-Alert-1.jpg) ### Compliance - Keep employees up to date with your latest policies - Record acknowledgement or receipt of policies - Create a culture of corporate policy understanding - Ensure your organization is compliant [Read more about Compliance](https://www.snapcomms.com/compliance-communications) ![Cyber Security alerts](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cyber-Security-alerts.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Cyber-Security-alerts.jpg) ### Cyber Security - Alert employees of suspicious emails before they click - Give updates and reminders of best practice online behavior - Avoid costly and time-consuming data breaches - Engage with employees to build their cyber security knowledge/awareness [Read more about Cyber Security](https://www.snapcomms.com/solutions/employee-security-awareness) ![Server outage alerts](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Server-down-alerts.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Server-down-alerts.jpg) ### IT Communications - Inform employees before or during an IT outage - Avoid time-consuming confusion when email is down - Share important information on system updates or maintenance - Inform employees of new corporate IT procedures or guidelines [Read more about IT Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/it-communications) ![Leadership Team News](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadership-Team-News.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=Leadership-Team-News.jpg) ### Leadership - Bridge the gap between employees and leadership - Send Video Alerts to interact with employees visually - Ensure leadership communications are seen by employees - Align leadership values with employees [Read more about Leadership Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/solutions/leadership-communications) ![hr comms message examples](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hr-comms-min.png?width=520&height=390&name=hr-comms-min.png) ### HR Communications - Welcome new hires with employee introduction spotlights - Congratulate employee promotions and award recipients - Communicate employee benefit updates and enrollments - Remind employees to complete surveys and mandatory training [Read more about HR Communications](https://www.snapcomms.com/hr-communications) ![New Policy Desktop Alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Policy-Desktop-Alert-1.jpg?width=520&height=390&name=New-Policy-Desktop-Alert-1.jpg) ### Compliance - Keep employees up to date with your latest policies - Record acknowledgement or receipt of policies - Create a culture of corporate policy understanding - Ensure your organization is compliant [Read more about Compliance](https://www.snapcomms.com/compliance-communications) - Cyber Security - IT Communications - Leadership - HR Communications - Compliance ![circle2](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/circle2.png?width=263&height=352&name=circle2.png) ![dots2](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dots2.png?width=186&height=116&name=dots2.png) ### Customer Stories Many of our customers are using SnapComms Desktop Notifications to notify their employees quickly and efficiently of important information they need to know - from high-priority updates and breaking news to emergency notifications. [![arrow-left](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/arrow-left.png?width=50&height=50&name=arrow-left.png) ](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/desktop-alert#carouselExampleIndicators) ![University of California Irvine Health](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/University-of-California-Irvine-Health-opt.png?width=330&height=330&name=University-of-California-Irvine-Health-opt.png) ![UC Irvine Health](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UC-Irvine-Health.jpg?width=136&height=30&name=UC-Irvine-Health.jpg) ### Real-time notifications provide critical link in healthcare operations Time is everything in the medical profession, so real time notifications are critical to UC Irvine Health. They needed reliable tools to alert staff fast when incidents occurred. [ Read More ](https://www.snapcomms.com/case-studies/real-time-notification) ![Texas Institute for Surgery](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Texas-Institute-for-Surgery-opt.png?width=330&height=330&name=Texas-Institute-for-Surgery-opt.png) ### Timely and accurate staff communications for Texas Institute For Surgery With patient care of paramount importance, this Dallas-based facility needed a better way to ensure critical messages were seen by staff. [ Read More ](https://www.snapcomms.com/texas-institute-for-surgery) ![Interstate Blood Bank](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Interstate-Blood-Bank-opt.png?width=330&height=330&name=Interstate-Blood-Bank-opt.png) ### 80% message readership slashes helpdesk calls for urgent IT communications SnapComms has revolutionized IT communications at Memphis-based Interstate Blood Bank. Message delivery is up to 95% and readership at 80%. We're pleased, though not surprised - after all, communications are in our blood. [ Read More ](https://www.snapcomms.com/case-studies/it-helpdesk-inbound-calls-reduced) [![arrow-right](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/arrow-right.png?width=50&height=50&name=arrow-right.png) ](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/desktop-alert#carouselExampleIndicators) ![quote](https://www.snapcomms.com/hubfs/images/Icons/svg/quote%20new-01.svg) ![customer quote](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/customer-quote2.png?width=150&height=150&name=customer-quote2.png) "Employees receive and see our messages quicker than ever before! Staff really appreciate our prompt alerts. It makes things go much smoother around here!" 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