Aaron Cohen

Somewhere on your site right now, a critical update is getting buried under chatter, a safety alert is coming through unclear, and a new hire is guessing at what “On…

If you worked a job site or a plant floor in the early 2000s, you already recognize that sound. Two notes.  Beep-beep.  Then a voice.  Nobody dialed. Nobody waited. You…

Key Takeaways Nextel's Direct Connect feature revolutionized construction communication with its speed and rugged design, but the iDEN network's shutdown left a gap. After Nextel, construction sites often turned to…

Manufacturing | Food Production “Walt’s capabilities make it possible for me to reach onsite team members from specific departments and support functions at the plant with one single chat message.…

Does your dumb radio capture critical frontline data? Key Takeaways 70% of critical operational communication happens outside formal data systems. Traditional sensors capture machine data but miss worker communication, movement,…

Key Takeaways Push to talk devices evolved from basic walkie-talkies to advanced communication platforms. Modern PTT includes features like multimedia sharing, real-time translation, and automatic message transcription. Smart radios enhance…

Key Takeaways Duress alarms are safety devices that instantly alert responders when workers face emergencies through manual button presses or automatic detection. Manufacturing environments require specialized man-down detection systems that…

Key Takeaways In 2025, manufacturing faced a workforce crisis with nearly 500,000 unfilled jobs, prompting companies to invest more in automation and productivity technologies. AI transitioned from experimental to essential,…

Manufacturing facilities are high-risk environments where heavy machinery and fast production cycles leave little room for error. When communication breaks down or hazards go unnoticed, routine tasks turn into safety…

Key Takeaways Smart manufacturing solutions integrate people, machines, and processes to enhance production efficiency. Communication infrastructure plays a crucial role, yet it often gets overlooked, leading to an intelligence gap.…

Key Takeaways Two-way radios facilitate real-time communication, crucial for industries like construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. Analog and digital two-way radios serve different needs, with digital radios offering better audio quality…

A few years ago, I remember standing in the middle of a production floor, watching a critical quality issue spiral into a costly shutdown. The problem? Their team couldn’t communicate…