Chicomm Blog

As a base field technician for Chicago Communications, Dustin Heuser values being able to work on new things, which he says keeps the job interesting and his knowledge fresh.

Coming up on his third year at ChiComm, Dustin is responsible for the integration and maintenance of base radio systems and 911 systems, along with extra items such as distributed antennae systems (DAS) and bi‑directional amplifiers (BDAs).

Operating a quality hotel, maximizing your facility and creating world‑class service are key to ensuring a positive guest experience and improving guest retention. But where does hotel technology fit into this? And how can it be used to give guests an exceptional experience at your property? Here, we look at what you can do as a professional in hospitality to use technology to your full advantage.

It’s a question posed by professionals in every industry, from education to healthcare, who are charged with ensuring the safety of people and the security of a facility. How can video surveillance cameras help? And how do you set up the best system to meet your safety and security goals? Here, we explore the capabilities of video surveillance and how to best implement the right system for your facility.

Video surveillance plays a key role in increasing safety in education. In line with this, school buses armed with video cameras can capture activities outside and inside each vehicle, providing an extra layer of security for staff and students. Here we look at the Motor GuardianCam technology and what it can mean for your drivers, school, and district.

Professionals charged with ensuring public safety know there are always many factors at play, and part of their job calls for ensuring the safety of everyone involved. This includes emergency personnel at the scene, and employees in the workplace or at the construction site. To assist these professionals, Aervoe safety products can be used to control crowds, direct traffic, and provide safety. Here we explore these products and what they can do for response operations.

For professionals in public safety, the demand for clear, responsive communications is tremendous. To enhance capabilities and give first responders the tools they need to save lives, industry has responded. One example of this is the Motorola APX Next public safety radio, which launched last fall.

Guests expect it, and federal law surrounding protecting guests' safety and avoiding negligence underscore its importance. Here, we look at why hotel guest confidentiality is so important and how hospitality professionals can use communications technology to make it happen.

In the hospitality industry, timing and coordination are essential. This calls for effective hospitality technology that nowadays is expected not just by guests and customers but also by managers, supervisors, front-line staff, and guest personnel. In any given restaurant, hotel, or service environment, the staff’s ability to communicate instantly and efficiently is critical to providing excellent service and customer satisfaction.

New studies show declines in school crime nationwide. While student safety is far from guaranteed, this is positive news when it comes to education, and it may be the result of improved security made possible through communications equipment. Here, we take a closer look at the new statistics and the role of technology.

Wireless communication has come a long way. But many businesses still have questions about whether it is as secure as wired technology, and whether it’s a good investment over time. Here, we took a closer look at this technology, its security, and additional benefits when it comes to connecting people in multiple industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and transportation.