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Aaron Cohen

Aaron has a long-life passion for writing about technology and human interaction. He is currently Vice President of Communications and Brand at weavix. He has led marketing communications efforts for several innovative technology companies. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His writing has appeared in GeekWire, VentureBeat, The Drum, and PR Daily.

Aaron Cohen

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The Quick Guide to Walkie Talkie Code Words
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The Quick Guide to Walkie Talkie Code Words

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…

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Miss the Nextel Chirp? Here’s What It Was, Why It’s Gone, and What Replaced It
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Miss the Nextel Chirp? Here’s What It Was, Why It’s Gone, and What Replaced It

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…

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What Happened to Nextel — and What Construction Sites Are Using Instead
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What Happened to Nextel — and What Construction Sites Are Using Instead

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…

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Case Study: Kraft Heinz Transforms Plant Communication with Walt Smart Radio System
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Case Study: Kraft Heinz Transforms Plant Communication with Walt Smart Radio System

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.…

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Data Collection in Manufacturing: The 70% Your Sensors Miss
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Data Collection in Manufacturing: The 70% Your Sensors Miss

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,…

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The Evolution of Push-to-Talk Technology: From Walkie-Talkies to Smart Radios
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The Evolution of Push-to-Talk Technology: From Walkie-Talkies to Smart Radios

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…

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What is a Duress Alarm? Complete Guide for Industrial Safety
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What is a Duress Alarm? Complete Guide for Industrial Safety

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…

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5 Trends That Reshaped Manufacturing in 2025
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5 Trends That Reshaped Manufacturing in 2025

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,…

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13 Safety Practices in Manufacturing to Implement Today
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13 Safety Practices in Manufacturing to Implement Today

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…

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Smart Manufacturing Solutions: The Critical Infrastructure Gap
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Smart Manufacturing Solutions: The Critical Infrastructure Gap

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.…

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How to Make the Case for Two-Way Radio Systems
A frontline worker uses the push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities of the Walt Smart Radio to communicate with one of their co-workers. Countless interactions like this one can create a better frontline employee experience on your worksite.

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How to Make the Case for Two-Way Radio Systems

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…

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What Are the Best Manufacturing Two-Way Radios? A Plant Manager’s Guide to Making the Right Choice
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What Are the Best Manufacturing Two-Way Radios? A Plant Manager’s Guide to Making the Right Choice

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…

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