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Microsoft Teams vs Smart Radios: The Industrial Communication Head-to-Head
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Microsoft Teams vs Smart Radios: The Industrial Communication Head-to-Head

Key Takeaways Microsoft Teams faces challenges in industrial environments due to delays and distractions, risking safety and efficiency. Smart radios provide instant push-to-talk communication with sub-1 second response times, eliminating…

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Why Microsoft Teams on Smartphones Fails Industrial Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis
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Why Microsoft Teams on Smartphones Fails Industrial Workers: A Data-Driven Analysis

These aren't minor incidents. When approximately 80-90% of workplace incidents are derived from human factors, and smartphone distraction is a growing contributor to that statistic, the stakes couldn't be higher.…

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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities
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Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities

Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just…

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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?
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Is the weavix Walt Smart Radio Really the Only True Industrial System of Record for Frontline Communications?

TL;DR Traditional radios forget everything once you release the button, creating hidden costs in downtime, safety, and compliance. Walt Smart Radio System acts as a frontline System of Record, preserving…

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How Universal Communication Saves Lives in Industrial Facilities
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How Universal Communication Saves Lives in Industrial Facilities

It was mid-afternoon on Tuesday when Miguel left his station on the production line because he wasn’t feeling well, but he was afraid to tell anyone. He headed to the…

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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?
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What Is an Intrinsically Safe Radio?

Frontline teams in oil refineries, chemical plants, and other hazardous environments face more than just tough conditions — they risk disaster when electrical equipment sparks or overheats near flammable substances.…

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Nationwide Walkie-Talkies: A Buyer’s Guide
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Nationwide Walkie-Talkies: A Buyer’s Guide

When your operation spans multiple facilities across different states, it’s easy for frontline teams to fall out of sync, especially when legacy radios or spotty cellular service get in the…

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How a Real-Time Translation Device Strengthens Your Frontline Workforce
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How a Real-Time Translation Device Strengthens Your Frontline Workforce

One simple misunderstanding. That’s all it takes to create costly delays or even life-threatening injuries on the frontlines. In industries like manufacturing, construction, and hospitality, worker safety and productivity depend…

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Is Texting an Effective Form of Industrial Communications?
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Is Texting an Effective Form of Industrial Communications?

Texting is a quick and easy way to communicate with people from basically anywhere, that’s why most people use it every day. While texting is the most popular form of…

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Small Spaces, Smart Solutions: How weavix™ Reinvents Confined Space Management

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Small Spaces, Smart Solutions: How weavix™ Reinvents Confined Space Management

Even the smallest spaces in your facility can have a huge impact. Experience innovative solutions for your confined space management needs with weavix™. We’ve reinvented the way confined space management…

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The Benefits of Deploying a Temporary Private LTE Network
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The Benefits of Deploying a Temporary Private LTE Network

Industrial facilities from different business sectors are choosing private LTE over Wi-Fi and other options for their network coverage. Many facilities, ranging in size from giant chemical plants and oil…

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