# Best Real-Time Push Notifications

Standard mobile push notifications, and a specialized Local Push solution designed for high stakes, enterprise level environments. Know more.

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## Deploy real-time push notifications for iOS and Android
Acrobits push notifications go beyond standard with a specialized solution designed to support high stakes, on both Firebase Cloud Messaging and Apple Push Notification Service.

- Battery efficient: Access the new way to push. Built for efficiency and organizations needing 24/7 connectivity without draining devices.
- Always notified: Our distributed architecture guarantees consistent performance, even under heavy user loads.
- Privacy-focused: Local Push is an evolution of how push notifications can be delivered in secure or restricted environments.
- Choose your approach: Switch seamlessly between local or traditional push, tailoring notifications to any network environment.

## Use Cases
- Send tech support alerts: Notify IT teams instantly when users report system bugs, reducing downtime and boosting response times.
- Notify medical staff: Quickly share urgent patient updates, medication changes, or new appointments with clinicians.
- Enrich guest experience: Send timely updates about onsite deals, classes, or checkouts—ensuring fine guest experiences.

## Business Impact
- Deliver an always-on experience with minimal battery impact, ensuring no missed notifications or calls for your users.
- Achieve robust cross-platform call and message delivery by routing Apple and Google's native push services through SIPIS.
- Use SIPIS infrastructure to scale faster, improve push notification deliverability, and minimize downtime for CSPs.

## Related Features
- Unified login
- White-label video conferencing
- Multi-party rich messaging

## Frequently Asked Questions
### What are push notifications in Cloud Softphone?
They deliver incoming calls and messages even when the app is closed or backgrounded.

### How do they save battery?
The app doesn't need to stay running; the network wakes it only when an event arrives.

### What is Local Push?
A privacy-focused delivery method for secure or restricted environments, as an alternative to traditional push.

### Can I choose between different push methods?
Yes. You can switch between Local Push and traditional push based on security or network needs.

### How reliable are the notifications?
SIPIS' distributed architecture keeps performance consistent under heavy user loads.

### What is SIPIS?
Acrobits' infrastructure that routes Apple and Google native push services for cross-platform delivery.

### Will users miss calls if the app is closed?
No. Push notifications ensure call and message alerts arrive even if the app is closed.