The Cost Effective Way To Keep In Touch
Almost everybody in the western world owns a mobile phone - from school children to old age pensioners, it seems for some time now the mobile phone has become essential - a global phenomenon. Could you return to life without it? OK, many people get sick and tired of their mobile constantly ringing/vibrating/belting out your favourite albeit quite possibly annoying song, but could you honestly live without it? Come on admit it, it's a fundamental life tool.
Having said that, many companies benefit from alternative communication devices to the mobile phone for many reasons and a more viable option, two way radio systems, are becoming more and more popular as companies look to drive down costs during the current economic recession, and cost is just one of the factors contributing towards the shift to two way radio.
Firstly let's look at what two way radio systems have to offer. Apart from instant communication with an individual, two way radio systems also offer the ability for instant communication with a group of people, known as 'sub group', and also to every single person on the two way radio system, known as 'group call'.
Apart from the obvious health implications attached to using a mobile phone without a hands free earpiece, two way radio systems offer safety features such as a lone worker alarm, a man down alarm - where an alarm sounds if the radio handset hasn't moved for a preset period of time or is tilted at an unnatural angle - and GPS which enables the handset to be tracked at all times.
Other features of two way radio systems include voice storage, voice recording - handy for taking down notes when on-site for example - encryption, and alarm and system integration functions.
A switch to two way radio will require a one off payment and then no other costs will be incurred apart from replacing handsets through wear and tear, and also maintenance costs, which are extremely low as two way radio handsets are renowned for their reliability and longevity.
Many companies employ a communications company to source handsets; design, install and set up the two way system; show employees how to use the system; carry out any equipment or battery maintenance and replace handsets and dispose of old handsets.
Even more appealing to companies looking for a more cost effective mode of communication is two way radio hire which will be a more appealing alternative for companies looking to improve their cash flow - and there are many of those about at the moment!
Two way radio systems can be used over a broad distance range thanks to ever evolving radio technology and there is even the capability to implement a nationwide two way radio system within your company if required. A service called YouPoC is a combination of mobile cellular and two way radio communication that offers nationwide communication from a single communications system.
Where YouPoC differentiates from two way radio systems is that this combined system allows you to keep in contact with not only your mobile workforce but also your office based staff, suppliers, customers and even family and friends. This is implemented via GPRS wireless devices and broadband IP networks offering the ability to communicate with your entire company in an instant and in real-time nationwide, with no added costs for calls, sms messaging etc.
The mobile phone may be King, but two way radio is, in some cases, a more effective method of communication - both in terms of cost and functionality.
About the Author
Shaun Parker is a leading technology expert with many years of experience in the communications industry. Find out more about two way radio at http://www.bc-ltd.co.uk
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Feb/07/2009 Comments
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