Better Than, Contractors, Schools, Food Service

BETTER THAN

•Paging - Communicates only one-way, can be loud and annoying, often ignored, responses delayed.

•Phone Systems - Permit talking to only one worker at a time; workers required to go to a phone; calls often missed, ignored or sent to voice mail; responses delayed.

•Cordless Phones - Communicate with only one worker at a time, calls often missed or sent to voice mail, coverage can be inconsistent; not durable for everyday business use.

•Nextel™ & Cell Phones - Significant monthly airtime cost, hundreds of dollars per worker

annually; poor in-building coverage; communication with more than one worker at a time costs extra.

•Recreational Walkie-Talkies- Not intended nor durable for everyday business use; widely used by children and families which may disrupt business communication.

CONTRACTORS

Construction, Electrical, Interconnects, Mechanical, Installers, Comm Data

■Supervise subs, crews, operators

■Manage deliveries & materials

■Respond quickly to emergencies

■Coordinate wire pulling & installations

■Increase safety & security for workers

■Critical for disaster preparedness

For GCs, Subs, Operators, Installers

SCHOOLS

K-8, High, College, Athletics, Dormitory, Day Care

■Instantly talk to teachers & staff

■Respond quickly to emergencies

■Monitor crosswalks, playgrounds, facilities, dorms, parking lots, bus loading

■Increase safety & security for students, teachers, staff

■Coordinate events, athletics, field trips

For Administrators, Teachers, Maintenance, Security, Nurses, Trainers, Coaches, Cafeteria, Hall Monitors, Engineering, Grounds Crew

FOOD SERVICE

Restaurant, Banquet, Cafeteria, Bars, Meeting & Convention Facilities

■Improve table turns, increase revenue

■Clean & set tables faster

■Coordinate runners & replenishment

■Reduce customer wait time

■Notify wait staff when orders are ready

■Make new hires more productive

For Managers, Host, Wait Staff, Bus Staff, Kitchen, Valet Parking, Security

HEALTH CARE

Nursing, Assisted Living, Retirement, Long Term Care, Hospitals, Clinics

■Instantly talk to doctors, nurses, staff

■Respond quickly to emergencies

■Critical for disaster preparedness

■Coordinate social activities, events, trips

■Increase productivity of staff

■Increase safety & security for patients, residents, staff

For Doctors, Nurses, Management, Staff, Maintenance, Food Service

User Guide May 2008