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MEET THE WALT SMART RADIO SYSTEM

AI-Powered Frontline Communications for the Modern Workforce

The Walt® Smart Radio System transforms frontline communications with seamless, real-time connectivity across teams, locations, and devices. Designed for clarity, safety, and ease of use, Walt ensures every worker stays connected and informed, no matter where they are.

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A Trusted Partner in Radio Communication Solutions

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McCain
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Say Adiós to Lost in Translation with a Frontline Communication Platform

Walt® Smart Radio System by weavix® breaks barriers and unites your workforce with the power of direct frontline communications via real-time AI-powered translation and transcription. Supporting over 20 languages and counting, Walt enables seamless, person-to-person communication, eliminating the cost and time delays of a translator, ensuring mission-critical details are never lost in translation.

united states

English

Albanian

Burmese

Burmese

china

Chinese (Mandarin)

Filipino

Filipino

French

French

German

German

Italian

Italian

Japanese

Japanese

Korean

Korean

Pashto

Pashto

Portuguese

Portuguese

Spanish

Spanish

Swahili

Thai

Thai

Ukrainian

Ukrainian

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

Walt Turns Workforce Communications into Proven Results:

  • 506%

    annual increase in frontline communication.
    Based on internal customer data

  • 113%

    increase in frontline communications across different languages
    Based on internal customer data

  • 3 hours

    saved per shift through media efficiencies
    Based on internal customer data

Industry-Leading Workforce Communication Features

  • Multimedia Messaging

    Multimedia Messaging

    Effortlessly send texts, voice memos, pictures, and videos — connecting with workers in the way that works best.

  • Global Directory

    Global Directory

    Easily connect with employees or contractors across departments to collaborate, provide Ginput, and keep projects on track.

  • Custom Channels

    Channel Creation

    Create on-the-fly 1-to-1, group, or proximity-based channels to adapt to your team’s changing needs.

  • Dedicated Channels

    Have a set of admin-defined channels, like Safety or Maintenance, that users cannot delete or modify.

  • Instant Authentication

    Streamline registrations with Tap-and-Go Authentication on the Walt Smart Radio. Update profiles instantly to stay current.

  • AI-Powered Language Translation

    Language Translation

    Break language barriers with real-time native translation and transcription, fostering inclusivity and connecting every worker.

  • Talk-to-Text Dictation

    Talk-to-Text Dictation

    Enable clear communication, even in noisy environments, with instant dictation in your native language — never miss a message again.

  • global directory

    Interoperability of Platform

    While frontline workers utilize Walt Smart Radio, management can communicate with them via the Walt Mobile App or Web Radio.

Hear from Frontline Leaders

  • We took our security communications platform from almost nothing to 100 percent. Typical radio licenses are restricted to a geographical area. With this, you can cross the country line, and the state line.

    Ronald Gromak

    Global Security Operations Manager, MillerKnoll

    MillerKnoll
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Walt: A Catalyst for Seamless Workforce Communication

PT3™ communications, powered by advanced AI language translation and transcription, ensure that Walt goes where your workers go. It offers instant access to our radio communication solutions, enhancing safety, streamlining operations, and bridging the gap between the frontline and the office. Rugged for frontline challenges yet compact for convenience, Walt is the perfect digital tool for empowering your workforce.

Frontline Communication Challenges

35%

of frontline workers feel that their company’s communication is effective – Axonify

60%

boost in productivity and innovation when workers collaborate effectively. – Deloitte

$62M

Average annual loss per large company due to poor employee communication. – The Grossman Group

Walt: Open Communication for the Frontline

With our built-in radio communication solutions, Walt sets a new standard, empowering your frontline workforce to connect, collaborate, and conquer challenges more effectively.

Unlimited Channel Creation

Walt lets you create and control channels tailored to your unique workforce needs. As your team evolves, our frontline communication solutions adapt, ensuring communication stays seamless and effective.

Multi-Network Compatible

Unlike most industrial radio communication solutions, Walt utilizes Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity from all 3 of the major national carriers, or your private LTE network, foregoing the time, costs, and headaches associated with managing FCC licenses required for legacy LMR and GMRS radios.

Instant Access to Subject Matter Experts

Your experts can’t be everywhere at once. With Walt, connect with them anytime, anywhere. The global directory shows who’s online and available, enabling on-site or video collaboration for specialized tasks in real time — everything you expect from a frontline communication platform.

PT3 Collaboration: Modernizing Frontline Communication Solutions

Say goodbye to voice-only communication. With Walt, every worker can seamlessly share voice, pictures, and videos—all at the push of a button. Walt sets a new standard, empowering your frontline workforce to connect, collaborate, and conquer challenges more effectively.

Push-to-Talk

Push-to-Talk

Stay connected with in-line dictation, ensuring you never miss a message.

Push-to-Picture

Push-to-Picture

Communicate visually with picture messaging for quicker problem-solving.

Push-to-Video

Push-to-Video

Enable real-time visual and audio collaboration from any location.

How Cornerstone Chemicals Stays Connected Anywhere

Walt powered Cornerstone Chemical’s digital transformation, enhancing frontline communications and keeping frontline workers connected in any situation. Don’t just take our word for it — see our worker communication system in action.

Frequently asked questions

What is frontline communication?

Frontline communication is the exchange of information between workers who operate directly in the field or on-site, such as operations, maintenance, or safety teams. Unlike desk-based teams who rely on email and video calls, these employees need tools that function in dynamic, often hazardous environments.

Effective frontline communication improves safety, productivity, and quality control. It covers coordinating tasks, reporting equipment status, and issuing emergency alerts. A digital communication platform that’s purpose-built for these environments improves clarity and response times, addressing the specific challenges frontline workers face every day.

Keep reading: How weavix solves classic workplace communication barriers

Why are workforce communication tools critical for frontline operations?

Workforce communication tools facilitate the real-time information sharing needed for quick decision-making and precise coordination. Without them, frontline teams in fast-paced industrial environments rely on outdated, inefficient analog radios that lead to delays and errors.

Most importantly, these tools prevent incidents and enable faster response. An effective alerting system integrated into a workforce communication platform ensures that warnings about hazards or emergencies reach every worker instantly. With this capability, you minimize the risk of accidents and maintain a secure work environment, all while boosting the efficiency that keeps a business competitive.

Keep reading: Explore the top benefits of workforce danger alert systems

What is a common challenge associated with frontline workers in internal communication?

A common challenge associated with frontline workers in internal communication is when they are out of the loop on corporate or managerial updates. Many organizations rely on communication channels like email or intranets that non-desk employees rarely access. This gap leaves workers feeling uninformed about company goals or even their own performance.

This lack of communication can hurt morale and make the frontline employee experience frustrating. It also poses safety risks if critical information doesn’t reach the team. Implementing a dedicated platform for frontline communications bridges this gap by providing an accessible channel for all internal communications, keeping the whole team informed and engaged.

Keep reading: Discover all the benefits of investing in a connected worker platform

What is the key difference between radios, messaging apps, and smart frontline communication platforms?

The key difference between legacy radios, messaging apps, and smart frontline communication platforms lies in how they integrate communication into the broader operational workflow, impacting everything from safety to efficiency.

Traditional radios lack features, and messaging apps are too fragile for demanding industrial environments, so neither meets the specific needs of the frontline. A smart radio like Walt combines the best of both worlds with capabilities designed for industrial work.

With Walt, teams communicate seamlessly across radios, mobile apps, or desktops without extra infrastructure. Its glove-friendly, plug-and-play design requires minimal training and no IT overhead, enabling teams to get up and running in days.

Keep reading: Compare Walt vs smartphones vs two-way radios

What are the key benefits of using Walt for frontline communications?

The key benefits of using Walt for frontline communications include:

  • Continuous connectivity across sites: Teams stay aligned in real time, reducing miscommunication and ensuring critical updates reach the right people instantly
  • Improved safety and risk reduction: Instant mass notifications or targeted alerts help teams respond faster to emergencies while lowering legal and regulatory exposure
  • Operational accountability: Timestamped, transcribed communications create a clear record of actions, decisions, and safety protocols, reducing errors and disputes
  • Faster problem resolution: Multimedia messaging software (including images, videos, and audio transcripts) helps teams diagnose and fix issues quickly, minimizing downtime
  • Enhanced workforce efficiency: By breaking down communication silos and eliminating delays, Walt reduces idle time and keeps operations running smoothly
  • Clear communication across languages: With integrated AI language translation, every worker receives and understands critical information
  • Cost savings and productivity gains: Efficient workflows, faster decision-making, and reduced downtime translate into measurable savings and improved operational performance

Keep reading: See 10 reasons to give every worker a reliable industrial radio like Walt

Can Walt handle the challenges of frontline workforce communications in noisy environments?

Yes. Walt’s radio communication solutions serve industrial and high-noise environments. Features like noise-canceling speakers, glove-friendly buttons, and multi-channel voice, video, and text messaging ensure teams hear and understand messages clearly, even in challenging conditions.

What features matter most when choosing radio communication solutions?

The most important features and capabilities when choosing radio communication solutions include:

  • PT3 and multimedia messaging: Send voice, text, images, and video directly to the right team to resolve issues faster and reduce downtime
  • Noise-canceling speakers: Ensure clear communication in loud environments to prevent misunderstandings
  • Wearable compatibility: Operate easily with gloves or protective gear, enabling hands-on work without sacrificing communication
  • Multi-site connectivity: Maintain seamless communication across facilities without range limitations or extra infrastructure
  • Real-time AI transcription: Create searchable, timestamped records of all messages to improve accountability and compliance
  • Language translation: Provide real-time AI translation across 40+ languages to ensure every worker understands critical information
  • Mass alerts: Trigger instant, targeted, or facility-wide safety notifications with location data for rapid response

These features ensure reliable, clear, and accountable frontline communications in any environment.

Keep reading: Explore our frontline safety solutions to protect your workforce

How easy is it to implement Walt's radio communication solutions?

Walt is designed for fast, simple deployment. With tap-and-go authentication, no infrastructure upgrades, and minimal training required, teams can be up and running in days. Direct-to-customer support and managed services make implementation smooth while keeping frontline communications reliable from day one.