Updating dispatch furniture is no small task. After all, it’s a process that happens only once every 10–15 years, and for good reason! The coordination required between teams, vendors, and timelines makes it more like orchestrating a symphony than a quick shopping trip to IKEA.
How to Ensure Your Dispatch Center Remodel is Successful
Posted by Ken Carson on Mar 12, 2025 9:29:50 AM
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Topics: Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview
Xybix Meets the Challenge of Air Methods Atypical Comms Center Layout
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 5, 2025 7:45:53 AM
When longtime Xybix customer Air Methods sought to transform its aeromedical communications center, the project managers shopped around. They shared their unique vision with various dispatch furniture vendors only to find that “Xybix was the only one who took on the challenge.”
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Making Dispatch Furniture Bids & RFP’s Work For Your 911 Comm Center
Posted by Ken Carson on Feb 26, 2025 7:10:27 AM
When it’s time to purchase new furniture for your 911 center, many city or county agencies rely on their purchasing departments to determine whether the acquisition should go out for competitive bidding or can be made directly. But what does "going out to bid" actually mean?
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When Should You Start Thinking About Dispatch Furniture Proposals?
Posted by Ken Carson on Feb 19, 2025 7:23:29 AM
The short answer: it depends. Each state, and even each communication center, has its own purchasing process, which can greatly affect the timeline for acquiring new dispatch consoles.
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Let’s start with the basics. Asking, “How much does dispatch furniture cost?” is a lot like asking, “How much does a car cost?” It depends on your needs and preferences. Do you want the essentials, or are you looking for premium features? Three primary factors influence the cost of PSAP workstations:
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Planning and Timeline for a New Dispatch Furniture Project
Posted by Ken Carson on Feb 5, 2025 7:28:28 AM
Achieving a goal such as launching, expanding, or remodeling a control center starts with setting a realistic completion date. Without a clear target and supporting milestones, it becomes challenging to stay on track or remain accountable. Your timeline will be as unique as your project, typically ranging from 4 months to 2 years.
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911 Dispatch Director Describes Design Process with Xybix
Posted by Susanne Lottie on Jan 29, 2025 7:35:21 AM
The Tompkins County 911 Center serves the 100,000+ people who live in this Upstate New York county. Although much of the county is rural, the County Seat of Ithaca is home to Ithaca College and Cornell University. The dispatch center handled nearly 140,000 calls in 2024 alone.
After installing new consoles at the center, Susanne Lottie, Director of Dispatch Sales with Xybix, discussed the process and the results with John Halaychik, Assistant Director of the Tompkins County 911 Center. Watch the interview here and check out the highlights below.
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Topics: Design, Dispatch, Architecture, Featuring a Video or Photo Gallery
6 Ways a Designer Can Optimize Your Healthcare Space
Posted by Mike Graham on Jan 22, 2025 7:33:26 AM
As technology advancements continue to streamline healthcare and improve patient outcomes, the personal touch of a professional interior designer can help. A telemetry lab, command center, or radiology lab that is thoughtfully designed—from the layout and lighting to the desks and colors—is proven to improve productivity, employee health and satisfaction, and, most importantly, patient care. Read on for six ways a degreed and experienced designer can help optimize a new or remodeled healthcare space.
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How Long Does Dispatch Console Furniture Really Last?
Posted by Karolina Krakowiak on Jan 15, 2025 7:26:04 AM
It’s a common question: "What’s the average lifespan of dispatch console furniture?" Potential customers often raise this question, which calls to mind advice shared by a real estate agents during house-hunting: should buyer's ask why sellers are selling? "No, they won’t give you the full story anyway.” It's a fair point. No one’s likely to admit, “The neighbor’s dog barks all night and drives us crazy.“ When questions about console furniture durability arise, it’s tempting to make a remarks like, “It lasts a thousand years!” But the topic is important. Everyone wants to know if the furniture will endure or if unexpected replacement costs will crop up in just a few years. Here is an informed and detailed perspective on what to expect.
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A "Meet and Measure" with Xybix is much more than just pulling out a measuring tape and jotting down wall dimensions. It’s the first step in creating a workspace that’s custom designed to your needs. Think HGTV-style renovation, but for your dispatch center! Here’s a guide to help you prepare and know what to expect during this crucial first step in the process.
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Topics: Ergonomics, Installation Information, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning, Featuring a Video or Photo Gallery
