As a radio communications specialist it’s vital to keep our customers informed of any fundamental changes to their radio communications systems or services that may require their attention… or our attention on their behalf. One of the most common areas of confusion results from frequency licensing and renewals. The following excerpt from the Industry Canada…
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Top 3 Two-Way Radio Accessories for the Hospitality Industry
Whether it’s a single boutique hotel or a large international chain, guests want a comfortable, welcoming experience that lasts from check-in to check-out. In order to maintain a clean, safe, accommodating environment throughout a guest’s stay, hotels require the proper communication tools to ensure that the coordination of various departments and services meet the increasingly…
HSSE SAFETY BULLETIN: Investing in Safety Advancements: Bio Med Wash
Westcan takes employee safety very seriously, as does any company that recognizes that people are the most valuable resource a successful company has. With a dedicated, in-house HSSE department, Westcan is constantly on the lookout for the latest advancements in safety technology to ensure that our staff are protected in the event of adversity. One…
Integration: Key Challenges
in-ti-greyt – verb (used with object), to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole. To make up, combine, or complete to produce a whole or a larger unit, as parts do. Integration is the act of bringing together disparate components, systems or subsystems into a single, larger, more comprehensive system that functions as one,…
Wireless Connectivity in Open Pit Mining
As conventional hydrocarbon reserves decline, oil and gas companies worldwide are sustaining growth and maximizing profitability by building out rugged and reliable broadband wireless solutions for communications. In today’s mining operations, the challenge is in providing the required Wireless Broadband IP bandwidth to support everything from remote office infrastructure and SCADA to autonomous hauling, M2M,…
Considerations for AFRRCS Migration
The Alberta First Responder Radio Communications System is one of the most advanced communications projects in Canada’s history. There has been a fair amount of misinformation regarding the system itself, who qualifies for access, what the various technological and administrative requirements are, and how to best begin the migration process. I’ve taken the time to…
The 7 Principles of a Successful Partnership
Early in my career I was introduced to some key principles in regards to developing meaningful relationships with strategic suppliers. I was introduced to the concept that Suppliers are every bit as important as Customers, and should be treated as such. This continues to resonate through ongoing joint sales, marketing and business development initiatives that…
Planning: Essential to Success
The success of a radio system deployment, like many other operational systems, depends on good planning. From the initial needs analysis, to the creation of a detailed bill of materials, to design and logistics including the in-building location of the radio system’s core infrastructure components, to definition of communications groups and users, and finally the…
Insights from Advanced Communications Integrators 