The Picasse communication platform is an easy to use and reliable system for emergency communications . The system was launched in 2001 and since then is extensively being used for situations where the speed of action is essential and the stakes high. With Picasse it is possible to send to (groups of ) recipients messages, for example, to mobile phones. The communication is made available with greatly valued attention to the recipient. The sender sees after sending at a glance who received the message , who read and/or replied to . When direct consultation is desired , the system provides the ability to set a phone call audio conference with just a simple action. Also local safety authorities and mission critical systems can be connected to the communication platform through the use of deployable links. Think, for instance, on linking of fire alarm panels, security and business-critical servers.