Internal communication for Windows workstations

Internal messages directly on the desktop.

DeskNotify shows internal messages in a notification bar at the edge of the screen on Windows workstations. Department admins create messages centrally and define recipients and display period. Users do not need to open their inbox or the intranet.

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  • Notification bar at the edge of the screen
  • Recipients: users and Active Directory groups
  • Scheduled publication and expiration
  • Runs on-premises
ActiveNotification BarWindows Client
DeskNotify notification bar with an active message on the Windows desktop
Notification bar with an active message. Like the Windows taskbar, it reserves its own space on the desktop and does not cover application windows.
OpenedDetail ViewWindows Client
DeskNotify message detail view with sender and the “Mark as read” action

Detail View

Open messages directly from the bar.

Users open the full message from the bar and mark it as read. It then no longer appears in the bar but remains available in the history.

The challenge

Email and intranet do not reach everyone in time.

Conventional channels

  • Emails are overlooked in full inboxes
  • Intranet pages have to be opened actively
  • Time-critical notices arrive late
  • Recipient groups can only be narrowed down roughly

With DeskNotify

  • Messages appear on the desktop without user action
  • Recipients are defined as users or groups
  • Publication and expiration are scheduled
  • Read messages remain available in the history

How it works

From message to display in four steps.

  1. Create message

    Department admins enter title, sender, and text, optionally based on a template, and choose a color for the bar.

  2. Select recipients

    Recipients are individual users, DeskNotify groups, or linked Active Directory groups.

  3. Set time period

    Publication and expiration times determine when the message is displayed.

  4. Display and history

    The message appears in the recipients' notification bar. Messages marked as read move to the history.

Features

Features at a glance.

Notification bar

The bar docks to the edge of the screen and, like the Windows taskbar, reserves its own space. Position, height, and font size are adjustable.

Targeted recipients

Messages are addressed to individual users, DeskNotify groups, or linked Active Directory groups. Memberships are read directly from the directory.

Scheduling

Each message has a publication and an expiration time. Expired messages are deleted automatically after a configurable retention period.

Templates and colors

Recurring texts are saved as templates. Centrally maintained color presets mark messages in the bar.

Searchable history

Read messages are kept in the history and can be searched by title, text, or sender.

Permissions via groups

The permissions “Manage messages” and “Manage groups” are assigned through groups. Users without these permissions only see the bar, history, and settings.

Screenshots

Views from the application.

The screenshots show the DeskNotify interfaces for users and department admins.

DeskNotify notification bar with an active message
User

Notification bar

Active message in the bar at the edge of the screen.

DeskNotify message detail view
User

Message detail view

Full message text with sender and the “Mark as read” action.

DeskNotify message list with status, color, sender, publication, and expiration
Department admin

Message overview with status filter

DeskNotify message editor with time window and color selection for the notification bar
Department admin

Set time window and color

DeskNotify message editor with recipient selection for groups and users
Department admin

Select recipients

DeskNotify group management with permissions for messages and groups
Department admin

Manage groups and permissions

DeskNotify history with search by title, text, or sender
User

Searchable history

DeskNotify settings for display and position of the notification bar
User

Bar position and display

Operations

Installed and operated in your own network.

DeskNotify consists of a server and a Windows client. Both are installed in your environment; no external cloud is involved.

  • Server as a Windows service with its own installer
  • Client installers for Windows x64 and ARM64
  • Sign-in with the Windows account, no additional password
  • Active Directory integration via LDAP
  • Real-time delivery, alternatively via periodic polling
  • Planned: clients for macOS and Linux, sign-in via OIDC and Microsoft Entra ID

Pricing

Licensing based on active clients.

The price depends on the number of actively used Windows clients. Maintenance and support are billed annually.

Starter

Smaller environments

from EUR 4,900

Up to 100 active clients

EUR 1,190/year maintenance and support

  • Standard license
  • Updates during the maintenance term
  • Support via email
  • One remote onboarding session for admins
Business

Regular rollouts

from EUR 9,900

Up to 500 active clients

EUR 2,980/year maintenance and support

  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Assistance with AD and permission configuration
  • Onboarding for multiple admins
Enterprise

Larger organizations

custom

Multiple locations or larger rollouts

Maintenance and services by agreement

  • Individually agreed operating model
  • Rollout support
  • Onboarding services as required
  • Service packages by agreement

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is DeskNotify?

DeskNotify is internal communication software for Windows workstations. Messages are created centrally and appear in a notification bar at the edge of the recipients' screens.

What kind of organizations is DeskNotify designed for?

For organizations with Windows workstations that send notices such as maintenance windows, outages, or organizational announcements to specific employees.

Does DeskNotify replace email or intranet?

No. DeskNotify complements email and intranet for short, time-critical notices that need to be seen without delay.

Can messages be sent to specific groups?

Yes. Recipients can be individual users, DeskNotify groups, and linked Active Directory groups. For Active Directory groups, direct memberships are taken into account.

What happens to read messages?

Messages marked as read disappear from the bar and remain available in the history. After expiration and a configurable retention period, they are deleted automatically.

Is DeskNotify cloud-hosted or run on-premises?

On-premises. The DeskNotify server runs as a Windows service in your environment, and clients connect directly to it. No external cloud is required.

How do users sign in?

With their signed-in Windows account. No separate user account or password is required. Sign-in via OIDC and Microsoft Entra ID is planned.

Which platforms are supported?

The client runs on Windows (x64 and ARM64), the server as a Windows service. Clients for macOS and Linux are planned.

How much does DeskNotify cost?

Starter from EUR 4,900 for up to 100 active clients, Business from EUR 9,900 for up to 500 active clients, Enterprise on individual quote. Maintenance and support are billed annually. All prices exclude applicable VAT.

Is there support for deployment and operations?

Yes. On request, we support installation, configuration, pilot operation, and rollout as a separate service.

Contact

See DeskNotify in a demo.

In a demo, we show the application and answer questions about installation, Active Directory integration, and licensing.

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