While physical pagers were once the undisputed gold standard for urgent communication, their technological limitations now create dangerous bottlenecks for modern healthcare and IT teams. Carrying multiple devices is not only inconvenient but increasingly inefficient, prompting a widespread shift away from legacy hardware. As of May 2026, the obsolescence of traditional pagers is undeniable. A … Continued
As of May 2026, the IT landscape demands faster, more automated, and hyper-reliable incident response strategies. System downtimes are costlier than ever, and choosing the right on-call management platform is critical for maintaining uptime and preventing alert fatigue. Three heavyweight contenders dominate the conversation: OnPage, xMatters, and VictorOps (now widely known as Splunk On-Call). When … Continued
You requested, we implemented it. OnPage’s new web console with an improved and more modern interface design is coming to you in the next few days! But we’re aware of how difficult it is to introduce change for healthcare organizations. Not because clinicians and hospital admins are averse to learning new tools. But more so … Continued
Introduction: The Modernization of Healthcare Communication In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, patient outcomes rely entirely on immediate, accurate, and secure information transfer. Mismanaged communication is costly; industry data suggests that communication failures contribute to an estimated $12 billion in annual revenue loss and are linked to nearly 30% of malpractice claims. Despite these high stakes, … Continued
Healthcare Users Review: Gartner Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to review OnPage. We truly appreciate your support. For those who haven’t had a chance yet, we’d really value an honest review on Gartner Peer Insights™. The first 50 reviewers in the healthcare market with an approved review will receive a … Continued
Remember the small rectangular devices that could receive short messages? Some may think of it as an outdated device that people have long forgotten about, while others still use it to this day. Pagers, although becoming less and less relevant, are still used by many large hospitals that deem them an essential tool for their … Continued
We’ve all seen scenes in Grey’s Anatomy where a Code Silver or a Code Purple is announced, and suddenly everyone is seeking cover or springing into action. But how are these critical alerts actually communicated inside hospitals? Behind the scenes, mass notification systems power the rapid, coordinated delivery of these codes, ensuring patients, staff and the … Continued
Disclosure: This comparison is written by our product marketing team that works closely with IT operations and on-call workflows. While we build on-call management and incident alerting software ourselves, this guide is designed to help teams understand how different tools fit different operational needs. We believe there is no single “best” tool. Only the right … Continued
Veterinary clinics typically operate during standard 9–5 business hours. But emergencies don’t follow a schedule. The puppy you just brought home might decide that the rubber duck your toddler dropped on the floor looks like the perfect snack. Or your dog might get into a box of Valentine’s Day desserts you left on the counter. … Continued
You probably use ambient AI every day without even knowing it. When your Apple Watch is telling you to stand up after sitting too long, your CGM recommends you eat a snack, or even when your smart home lights dim around the time you go to bed, every night…that’s ambient AI. Among other things, ambient … Continued
