How Much Is a Dispatch Desk in 2024?

Posted by Doug Herman on Jan 31, 2024 7:15:38 AM

Let me get right to the point: A desk suitable for dispatch, known as a console, will cost somewhere in the range of $18,000 to $28,000 with shipping and installation. Yes, that is as much as a used car—and the reason for that is the specific needs the consoles meet and the amount of time they last under constant use. Let’s take a deeper look.

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Topics: Fun & Morale

Beyond the RFP: Purchasing Options that Save Time and Money

Posted by Ken Carson on Jan 17, 2024 7:11:52 AM

Due diligence is required when purchasing office furniture designed for 24/7/365 mission-critical environments. The furniture is a significant long-term investment in your people, your customers, and your equipment. You want to get the purchase right.

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Topics: Fun & Morale

Xybix New Line of Healthcare Desks Fits Every Budget and Setting

Posted by Ken Carson on Nov 8, 2023 3:10:38 PM

At Xybix, one of our core values is to care for those who serve others. That’s why our desks exceed ergonomic standards, why we continue to innovate with new features such as AXYS, and why we developed our new line of healthcare desks. We wanted to expand access to ergonomic sit-to-stand workstations that help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and eyestrain while enhancing productivity and morale.

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Topics: Fun & Morale

6 Products, Tips, and Studies for Dispatch Centers

Posted by Doug Herman on Oct 25, 2023 7:30:14 AM

Over the last few months, various news stories have caught my eye because of their relevance to dispatch centers. My first takeaway from these stories is the importance of attention to detail in everything from mats to lighting to ergonomics. And my second takeaway is that sitting for long hours is no good for any of us! Read on for details.

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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Fun & Morale

Dispatch Consoles 10 Years Later

Posted by Doug Herman on Oct 18, 2023 7:44:00 AM

With the 24/7/365 use, the moving parts, and the bells and whistles, do dispatch consoles last more than 10 years? For high-quality dispatch consoles, they not only last more than a decade but can still look like new and perform at their best. Recently, Xybix checked in on a client, the Onondaga County 911 Center, for feedback on their 10-year-old consoles. Four dispatchers with a combined 43 years of experience serving one of the largest counties in New York State shared their thoughts in video.

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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Fun & Morale

Lockers Boost Morale in Dispatch Centers

Posted by Doug Herman on Sep 14, 2023 8:21:09 AM

Think about how edgy you feel when you leave your phone in the car or plug it in a few feet away at, say, a coffee shop. Imagine if your belongings were always out of your possession like this, while you’re busy taking critical dispatch calls. This is where personal lockers come in—and they offer plenty of other benefits as well.

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Topics: Employee Health, Accessories, Dispatch, Fun & Morale

Headache-Free Monitor Management for Dispatch Centers

Posted by Ken Carson on Jul 26, 2023 8:04:49 AM

Computer monitors cause all kinds of headaches. Finance may not like the price, IT may hate the installation process, visitors may trip over all the cords, and, most importantly, monitors may literally give computer users headaches. And that is too bad because dispatchers rely on computer monitors—lots of computer monitors—to help people. Aside from the misery for the person with the headache, consider this statistic: Migraines alone cost $11 billion in medical spending and another $11 billion in lost productivity. That’s per year.

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Topics: Employee Health, Dispatch, Fun & Morale, Featuring a Video or Photo Gallery

How "Made in the USA" Benefits Dispatch Centers, Hospitals, and Control Centers

Posted by Ken Carson on Jun 28, 2023 7:31:03 AM

Around the Fourth of July, I start to get sentimental about our country and our family business. The US government works to protect us— with the best example by instituting 911 emergency dispatch back in 1968. Xybix like to do our small part to protect dispatchers and other mission-critical workers with ergonomic sit-to-stand workstations since 1991.

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Topics: Fun & Morale

Ken's Helpful Hints for Attendees of Navigator 2023

Posted by Ken Carson on Apr 13, 2023 7:46:40 AM

If you are in town for the 2023 Navigator conference and want to explore the Denver area, here are some quick tips and suggestions

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Topics: Fun & Morale

Celebrate the New Year by Committing to Do One More Thing

Posted by Doug Herman on Jan 4, 2023 7:14:13 AM

First, let me say Happy New Year along with a heartfelt Thank You to our loyal customers and our prospective customers. I’m honored that we’re able to make your challenging jobs in dispatch, healthcare, operations and other 24/7 mission-critical functions just a little bit easier.

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Topics: Employee Health, Fun & Morale, Brief Overview