Complex Mission Critical Communications are a cornerstone of the Aviation Industry. Efficient, effective, and failsafe communications are essential to ensure that vital information is relayed between the wide variety of departments required to keep busy travel and shipping hubs running on schedule. From flight and ground crews, to security and customs, to air traffic control…
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Westcan ACS Awarded Certified Service Centre Status
What is the Certified Service Centre Program? The Certified Service Centre (CSC) program is designed as a tool to help consumers find quality service centres, to help electronics and appliance manufacturers select service centres for in-warranty repairs, and to provide a standard for professional service firms that desire to offer outstanding customer service. Why should I choose…
Licensed Frequencies: 5 Things to Know
Did you know that all owners of VHF or UHF two way radios that have either a power output greater than 0.5W or a detachable antenna must be licensed by Industry Canada? In fact, it is illegal to possess, install, or operate a radio without proper authorization from Industry Canada. Here are the 5 things…
The R56 Standard, And What It Means For You
Is your business following industry standards and best practices regarding the installation of new Motorola Two Way radio systems? Not sure? You might want to take a second look at updating your current system to an R56 standard. So What Exactly Is R56 and Why Does My Business Need It? R56 is essentially the correct…
Westcan ACS Awarded Shell Green Band Safety Rating
Shell Upstream Americas has awarded Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions with the Shell Stoplight Band of Green, enabling the capability of managing a Mode 1 Contract, and have been approved to hire and manage subcontractors while performing work for Shell. The Stoplight Band is determined by the strength of the HSSE Management System (as determined by…
Westcan ACS Contributes to Project Nominated for 2016 CEA Award
To service its growth, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has expanded its water and wastewater infrastructure – which includes more than 40 facilities – many located in remote areas. Associated Engineering (AE) designed and implemented a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communication system to operate and monitor all facilities remotely. The municipality contracted…
Building Guest Loyalty Through Effective Communications
In the hospitality industry improved communications can play an essential role in maximizing efficiency and improving customer service. The result is an enhanced customer experience, which ultimately builds guest loyalty. A versatile and powerful two way radio solution allows those in the hospitality industry to evolve work processes and respond quicker to guests; whether you’re responsible…
Why You Need a Professional Site Evaluation
In a mission critical environment a professionally conducted system or site evaluation is critical to mitigating a significant failure/risk point. Radio systems are core risk mitigation tools and must be managed accordingly. Many client sites lack reliable, accurate baseline information regarding the design and architecture of the system, fleet mapping structure, and overall functionality. Without…
3 Keys to Remote Site Connectivity
Remote connectivity is becoming increasingly important for organizations to maintain efficient, effective operations. Reliable connections – particularly to remote or temporary locations – present a unique set of challenges to modern integrators seeking to find an alternative that has comparable strength and speed to leased lines on fibre, but less costly or logistically intensive. There…
Westcan ACS Designated Motorola Service Elite Specialist
Westcan ACS, as a result of the consistent demonstration of our capabilities in service delivery performance and personal expertise, has been awarded the status of SERVICE ELITE SPECIALIST by Motorola Solutions: the first in Western Canada to receive this designation. The Service Elite Specialist designation is a reflection of our ability to sell, design, deploy, support…
5 Keys to Selecting a Capable Integrator
When undertaking any sort of major communications project selecting a CAPABLE INTEGRATOR is vital to success. A capable integrator can conduct a proper needs analysis to ensure that coverage, speed and bandwidth targets are accurately evaluated and met. A communications network must be designed to be robust enough to manage critical operations and maintain the…
What We Do
As Western Canada’s premier supplier of integrated wireless communications, we are able to meet the varied needs of a diverse customer base, including: First Responders, Health Services, Utilities, Government, Oil & Gas, Industrial, Construction, Transportation, Private Security, Hospitality & Agriculture (to name a few). Westcan leads the industry in advanced training, has access to unrivalled…
Insights from Advanced Communications Integrators 