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Back in the day wired infrastructure was go-to technology. Homes and businesses were wired with cables, either Ethernet or Fiberoptic, to support digital communications. While these solutions were effective and are in still in use today, they do present limitations. Here, we look at the challenges of wired infrastructure and why wireless technology may be a better option for your business.

When you are part of a public safety agency, where do you go for information? Today, more than ever, police officers, administrators, fire captains and EMTs rely on educational blog posts online to get unique insights into their line of work and creative solutions to the challenges that they face on a daily basis.

Chicago Communication’s Nancy Rezman believes every customer is the most important and the more challenging their situation, the better. “Those are the ones I like the most,” she laughs.

For many companies, the issue of personal cell phones in the workplace is a matter of addressing work time and productivity. But for others, employee cell phones compromise communications and create extra costs and havoc that affect the bottom line. For these businesses, two-way radios may be a better option. Here we look at things to consider when choosing the right device for your operations.

Public safety involves multiple factors, and in today’s modern age it especially calls for public safety software and technology, including radios, cameras, 911 communications, and more. Command Central is a software suite from Motorola that is bolstering communications and helping officials save lives. 

If you need communications equipment for a special event or engagement, ChiComm’s Diane Dupasquier can set you up. As the Rental Sales Representative for over 20 years, Diane is the go-to expert for renting two-way radios and repeaters, supplying organizations and corporations with quality communications for any job, any occasion.

Originally from Canada, Diane began her tenure with Chicago Communications in 1993 in the paging and cellular division. After doing inside sales for a number of years, she ultimately became the rental manager—a “one-woman show” for the entire rental program, along with sales demo equipment and communications devices for staff.

When it comes to communication in manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and transportation, performance and reliability is a must. But too often, this calls for wired infrastructure that is cost-prohibitive and impractical. This is where wireless technology and, specifically, point to point connectivity can be a difference maker.

Hospitality social media accounts are up and running for all aspects of the industry, from consumer trends to innovation, technology and communications. There is no shortage of options for accounts to follow, like or connect with that provide the latest news, updates and forecasts.

If the goal is safety, security, and productivity, video surveillance can deliver value across all industries—manufacturing, public safety, education, hospitality, healthcare, and more. From cameras to video management, the right technology is a necessity. Here, we look at video surveillance solutions, and what new products like Avigilon can do for your business.

For public safety officers, effective and high-quality video surveillance and monitoring equipment is no longer a luxury of big-budget departments. It’s a necessity for doing their jobs, keeping people safe, and protecting officer reputations and jobs. To provide public safety officers the best options in the field, Motorola recently acquired WatchGuard Video, an in-car video system for law enforcement officers that provides unparalleled visibility and transparency. The following are several features of WatchGuard Video that make it a key part of a public safety communications strategy.