Schools can’t afford delays, confusion, or disjointed communication systems.

 

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Multiple systems for bells, announcements, and emergency alerts create costly inefficiencies and safety gaps.

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Outdated clocks cause late starts, missed instructional time, and ongoing maintenance headaches.

Wall-mounted speaker emitting sound waves with a blue hourglass, indicating delayed or unclear emergency communication.

Emergency communication is often slow, unclear, or inconsistent from room to room.

The Leader in Synchronized Time and Communication Solutions

Parallel Technologies designs and supports communication and synchronized time systems that keep schools safe, on schedule, and connected. In partnership with American Time, we deliver reliable Wi-Fi and PoE clocks as well as the EverAlert® platform for integrated messaging and emergency alerts, backed by over 45 years of proven performance.

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The Power of Synchronized Time and Communication

Safety & Communication in One

Replace fragmented systems with a single solution for daily messaging, bell scheduling, and emergency alerts.

Instant, Targeted Alerts

StationSOS buttons and zone-based messaging send instructions in seconds, campus-wide or to specific areas.

Synchronized Time

Wi-Fi and PoE clocks keep every classroom and hallway on the same precise schedule, reducing tardiness and confusion.

The Tools You Need for a Safer, More Efficient School Day

Our solutions combine proven American Time technology with Parallel’s expertise in design, installation, and support so you can keep schedules aligned, messages heard, and students safe.

LOCKDOWN

Lockdown, weather, evacuation, and custom notifications that follow the Standard Response Protocol. EverAlert integrates with systems like fire alarms, PA, and Raptor Technologies so every device and platform responds as one — delivering consistent visual and audio instructions so everyone knows exactly what to do, no matter where they are on campus.

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From bell scheduling through inCloud’s calendar-based dashboard to live audio paging and on-screen messages, we make daily communication simple and flexible. Send reminders, play announcements, or share videos whether to one room, a zone, or the entire campus.

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Our Wi-Fi and PoE network clocks automatically stay accurate to within one second, reducing the need for manual adjustments. With built-in countdown timers, tones, and remote management tools, it is easy to keep classes on track and school days running smoothly.

Emergency Alerts

Instant, clear instructions when it matters most.

Daily Communication

Keep every classroom connected and on schedule.

Timekeeping

Accurate, reliable clocks for every space.

Without a unified system, your school risks:

Slower emergency response when every second counts.

Classrooms and departments running on different schedules.

Gaps in compliance requirements that risk fines or audit issues.

Frustrated staff and lost productivity from disorganized systems.

Let us help you protect your students. staff. communication. schedules. operations. compliance.

We help schools and organizations stay connected, informed, and ready for anything.

We especially like the alert and safety notifications of EverAlert that allow us to inform classrooms of a lockdown drill, fire alarm, severe weather, or anything else we want to program into the system. The teachers appreciate EverAlert’s ability to display analog or digital clock times, the daily school news and even classroom-specific messages like upcoming test reminders. EverAlert is a cost‑effective communications tool that we use every day and not only in times of emergencies.

| Blooming Prairie Public Schools

The fact that EverAlert can serve multiple functions really impressed me, from displaying news and
lunch menus to alerts and emergency information…it’s really unlimited.

| Rushford-Peterson Schools

The inCloud bell scheduler was
probably the biggest selling point
for me. To schedule bells or change
schedules with just a click of a
button was a great change.

| Esko Public Schools

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We help schools stay safe, connected, and on schedule.

About Our School Communication and Timekeeping Solutions

Communication and Timekeeping Solutions in Minnesota and the Midwest
Parallel Technologies partners with American Time to deliver synchronized timekeeping, daily communication, and emergency notification solutions for schools across Minnesota, the Twin Cities, and the greater Midwest. Our offerings include Wi-Fi and PoE network clocks, bell scheduling, live audio paging, on-screen messaging, and the EverAlert® platform for integrated safety alerts and announcements.

We serve K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and multi-building districts with solutions designed to keep every classroom on time and informed. Whether you are upgrading your clocks, unifying bell schedules, or implementing campus-wide safety and communication systems, our team delivers reliable, scalable solutions that improve efficiency and enhance safety.

Need help with your communication and timekeeping solutions? Talk to an expert today.