Internet Protocol (IP) radio is an excellent way of sending and receiving audio or data-based digital voice packets. Using radio through IP gateways will allow you to piggyback on various LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) networks. You can also use data and voice encryption at the gateway to achieve secure mobile […]

Controlling costs and streamlining your fleet dispatching processes are at the core of many service-oriented companies where you have a crew in the field. The advances in communication technology never takes a break so chances are that the technology you implemented only three years ago is now old news. Today dispatch operators are reaching field […]

Whether for police, fire, ambulance, infrastructure or any other need, municipal dispatch radio systems are essential components of daily operations. In many cases, they are used for mission-critical communication. When you choose a system for your agency, you need to be confident it can meet your significant requirements while also being sufficiently cost-effective. Streamlined User […]

Are you interested in a long-term evolution of your tactical field communications? LTE technology has a lot to offer communication teams in military, commercial, law enforcement, municipal and similar mission critical organizations. However, whether is it a good fit and a worthwhile investment is a more complex question than the features it offers. Is Your […]

Technology can either help or hinder your business operations. This is especially true when it comes to telecommunications systems. You have two viable options for audio and data processing. You can keep your legacy hardware or upgrade to IP-based communications? To make the best decision, you must weigh the pros and cons of each. Legacy […]

Switching establishes connections between telecommunication network nodes or routes. In the past, switchboard operators manually switched connections so that people were able to communicate through telephone networks. Today, switching technology is highly advances allowing digital voice packets travel between IP addresses within telecommunications networks. Let’s take a look at some of the basics. Switching Technology […]

There is nothing new about Voice over IP, the technology was originally developed back in 1973 but not commercially embraced until the year 2000 when companies like Cisco, 3Com and Lucent Technologies began making hardware to allow for the digitization of analog voice and data into packets. Early adopters were using the public internet to […]

After a hurricane has ravaged an area, such as the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the panhandle of Florida, it is critical for communication to be established with utility restoration teams as soon as possible. Many times companies will send linemen and technicians from all over the country to help restore electricity, water, and […]

Reliable communication is vitally important for a bus fleet for reasons of safety as well as logistics. However, the analog communication systems used in the past to connect fleet drivers and dispatchers have distinct disadvantages when it comes to reliability. Drivers that have to drive long distances on their routes may travel out of range […]

Video conferencing is becoming an increasingly important part of how today’s companies do business. Throughout various sectors, companies are opting to conduct long-distance meetings and conversations via videoconferencing rather than the traditional conference call. The benefits of this approach include improved communication and stronger relationships. When video is not optimal for whatever reason, a high-quality […]