1. A system for delivering a message using a primary mode of communication between a remote input device and a managed entity, the system comprising: at least one alternate mode of communication; adaptor means for said remote input device to access said at least one available alternate mode of communication said adaptor means activated upon determining that said managed entity is not responsive to said message transmitted using said primary mode of communication to commence transmitting said message using said at least one available alternate mode of communication; switching means for said managed entity to access said at least one available alternate mode of communication; and means for detecting loss of access by said managed entity to said primary mode of communication; whereby, upon said means for detecting loss of access determining that said primary mode is not available for said managed entity to receive said message, said switching means permits the receipt by said managed entity of said message using said at least one available alternate mode of communication.