It’s that time again, APCO 2019 - THE conference for public safety communications professionals! If you’re like most, you’ve probably planned out quite a bit of your trip to Baltimore. If it’s your first time, it has been a while or you’ve been before here are a few tips, tricks and survival hacks to making it a successful conference.
APCO 2019 - Tips, Tricks and Survival Hacks By A Conference Veteran
Posted by Kathleen Utley on Jul 31, 2019 10:45:55 AM
Topics: Dispatch, Fun & Morale, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors
The Biggest Questions Asked in Your Initial Meeting for Command Center Consoles
Posted by Kristen Nielsen on Jul 15, 2019 1:11:37 PM
You’ve scheduled a meeting with your Xybix Representative to discuss new Command Center furniture consoles; here are some recommendations and expectations to ensure you get the most out of your time. Speaking of time, plan to spend an hour to an hour and a half for your initial visit. Including key players such as managers, supervisors, directors, operators, IT, and the architect (if applicable) will help to ensure all concerns and questions are addressed upfront.
Topics: Features, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors
Xybix's Eagle Dispatch Consoles Are Here to Stay: Here's Why.
Posted by Halley Barba on Jul 12, 2019 9:53:01 AM
Xybix’s Eagle Line dispatch consoles have been taking over comm centers and PSAPs for over a year now, but why are these consoles here to stay? Let me help you experience the Eagle Difference.
Topics: Employee Health, Warranty, Accessories, Features, Dispatch, Command Centers, Xybix vs. Competitors
The Latest Trends in Monitors for 911 Dispatch Communications Centers
Posted by Maria Teruel on Jun 13, 2019 4:58:44 PM
In the world of dispatch furniture equipment, it’s no secret that in Communications Centers the monitors are getting larger and the CPUs are getting smaller. Now it seems like there are endless options for monitor sizes, and that means new ways to configure them as well. If you’re brainstorming new ways to improve or change your monitor setup, here are 3 trends that we’ve noticed in the field:
Topics: Design, Accessories, Features, Dispatch, Command Centers
Standing Desks Increase Efficiency & Focus in Casino Security Surveillance
Posted by Kristen Nielsen on Jun 6, 2019 1:42:20 PM
Casino floors are like no other place on earth. The flashing lights and winning rings of slot machines. Cocktail servers
all around with smiling faces. The cheers of excitement as someone shouts “red!”
or “black!” Your casino has an energy that can’t be found anywhere else. Because
of all this constant action, you need exceptional security operations.
The recent advancements in technology are astonishing. Cameras can cover every inch of the floor and use facial recognition. Real time text alerts are used to notify staff instantly of a possible threat. It is no secret that constantly upgrading and investing in new technology is a key strategy to keeping your guests and casinos secure and safe.
But what investment is your casino missing?
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Utilities, Transportation, & Casinos, Command Centers
Stress and Burnout for 911 Dispatch: Tips to Stay Healthy
Posted by Susanne Lottie on Jun 5, 2019 10:40:17 AM
There is no doubt that the duties of being
a 911 dispatcher in the United States are demanding and intense. There are over 240 million calls made to 911 each year, and each one of those callers needs the person on the other end of the line to be calm, collected, and efficient.
Topics: Employee Health, Features, Fun & Morale, Brief Overview
911 PSAP Design: 4 Considerations For Your Next Remodel
Posted by Megan Yartz on May 21, 2019 3:50:44 PM
Whether you are looking at upgrading your dispatch consoles, remodeling your existing space, or building a new 911 Comm Center, it is a huge undertaking, and can be a lengthy process with lots of pressure to do it right! What some folks don’t know is who can help you achieve this – a great design team.
Topics: Design, Pricing, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Architecture, Customer Service & Troubleshooting
Eye Strain for Radiologists: Bias Lighting Could Be The Solution
Posted by Kristen Nielsen on May 16, 2019 11:55:29 AM
Healthcare professionals are the ones everyone turns to for life’s ailments, but this doesn’t make them immune to their own health risks.
With the advancements in technology and reading, radiologists have found themselves confined to long hours behind a desk and in front of computer screens. With this shift comes various visual and musculoskeletal problems that are related to excessive computer use.
Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Brief Overview
Solution to Disruptions & Interruptions: A Status Indicator Light for 911 Dispatch
Posted by Kathleen Utley on May 14, 2019 9:24:16 AM
“I’m on the phone!”
Never has that phrase been more important than when you’re taking a 911 call where your every bit of attention needs to be to the caller on the other end of the phone. You’re responsible for asking questions, gathering information on the emergency as well as dispatching fire, police or an ambulance. Heck, that’s a lot of pressure! Not to mention, you’re also being recorded on the line.
Topics: Accessories, Features, Command Centers