When you’re looking at creating or refreshing a workspace, you have the unique opportunity to take a fresh look at how the room suits your team’s needs. Who really needs to work in that room? What really needs to be in there? Is everything in the most convenient location?
Rethink Your Transportation Management Center Before a Remodel
Posted by Doug Herman on Apr 19, 2023 7:21:03 AM
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
To achieve a goal—like launching, expanding, or remodeling a control center or dispatch center—you need to start with a realistic completion date. Without this target date and supporting milestones, you have nothing to aim for and nothing to hold you accountable. The timeline will be as custom as your project, and can range anywhere from 4 months to 4 years. The typical timeframes here can help you get started.
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning
Why a Dispatch Center Remodel Requires a Steering Committee
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 15, 2023 7:09:40 AM
People who work in dispatch centers are experts in all kinds of emergency and non-emergency situations that I’ll never understand. They are not likely, however, to be experts in remodeling and selecting dispatch center consoles. So once funds are approved for a remodel or expansion, who is assigned to manage the project?
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning
How to Budget for Transportation & Utilities Workstations
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 8, 2023 7:24:23 AM
Control rooms for transportation and utilities see 24/7/365 use, contain a massive amount of technology, and host employees in charge of functions that are critical to all our daily lives. As a result, these rooms need specialized workstations that are highly functional, comfortable, and built to last. These projects generally require a capital expenditure, which requires a budget request—and approval.
Topics: Design, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
The Cost of a Console: Gain 30 Years of Wisdom in 11 Minutes
Posted by Ken Carson on Jun 21, 2021 2:37:19 PM
We’ve been doing this for 30 years at Xybix. Does that make me feel old? Why yes, yes it does. It also makes me feel wise because I’ve learned a lot about ergonomic sit-to-stand consoles and how they enhance the health, happiness and productivity of dispatchers, who are literally the first responders to calls for help. I’ve learned what’s important to 911 centers in terms of features, quality and service. And I know how much that all costs.
Topics: Pricing, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors
Get Your Share of American Rescue Plan Funds to Protect Employee Health & Safety
Posted by Doug Herman on May 24, 2021 2:04:36 PM
Ready to get Back in Black? If your tax base and funding took a hit during the pandemic—stalling much-needed projects—you may be in luck. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed in March includes $350 billion in pandemic recovery funds for state and local governments. According to the spending guidelines, upgrades to emergency dispatch center, command & control centers and healthcare environments likely qualify for these funds.
Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, About Xybix, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
Introducing Xybix's New 10-Year Premier Plus Warranty
Posted by Ken Carson on May 3, 2021 2:36:54 PM
As an expression of confidence in the quality of our products, Xybix is upgrading our warranty to provide the best and most transparent protection in the industry. We now offer lifetime coverage on our manufacturing plus 10 years on everything else, all backed by our premier service. As always, our goal is to ensure that your mission-critical dispatch, command & control and healthcare workstations are at the ready at all times.
Topics: Features, Pricing, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors, Customer Service & Troubleshooting
Topics: Ergonomics, Healthcare, Pricing, Xybix vs. Competitors
5 Tips for Evaluating a Technical Furniture Warranty
Posted by Ken Carson on Jan 18, 2021 9:17:38 AM
When I think of warranties, I think of health insurance. I’m not going to read the coverage because I don’t know what half of it means and I think (hope) nothing will happen. As a result, I don’t really know what’s covered until something happens. (Hello, Achilles tendon.) And then I have no idea what it will cost me. (Please don’t tear, Achilles. I hear you’re worth $6K. No idea on the out-of-pocket.)
Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Pre-Planning
How to Save more than 30% on Your Control Center Consoles
Posted by Ken Carson on Nov 6, 2020 8:46:09 AM
“You get what you pay for” usually means that if something is inexpensive, it’s poor quality. We can debate this idiom all day long. Is Whole Foods really better than Trader Joe’s? Is Apple better than Samsung?
But I think we can all agree on one thing: When you pay for something, you should actually get something. And that is not the case when you are paying markups on technical furniture solutions.
This is why Xybix sells directly to our customers. As the manufacturer, we know our products best and we guarantee that you’ll get the highest quality products and services available.
Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning