Most of us think that interior designers make spaces beautiful with paint, furniture and artwork choices. In the dispatch world, however, I would say that the No. 1 function of an interior designer is to solve space problems. Unless we’re talking about new construction, most centers have space challenges, whether it’s the size or shape of the room or the placement of columns and electrical boxes.
Why a Zigzag Configuration May Work Best for Your Dispatch Center
Posted by Doug Herman on Jan 11, 2023 9:21:36 AM
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Topics: Design, Dispatch, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview
5 Pro Tips for Designing Your Hospital Command Center
Posted by Ken Carson on Oct 5, 2022 7:13:40 AM
Given the importance of an efficient hospital command center to healthcare outcomes—and the significant costs involved—projects like this require an architect. Their expertise will help with walls, flooring, electrical, windows, and more to create a room that works for you. Even with their expertise, the architects and other vendors still need your input on how the room looks. This means where do the desks go, do you have a video wall, what about ancillary furniture to hold paperwork, lockers, etc.?
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Topics: Accessories, Healthcare, Detailed Overview, Pre-Planning, Xybix vs. Competitors
Myth Busting: Laminate Desktops Cannot Handle Humidity
Posted by Ken Carson on May 25, 2022 7:38:27 AM
As I write this—on May 19, 2022—forecasters are predicting that it will snow tomorrow in Denver. But I know that other parts of the country are already enjoying relative humidity in the range of 70, 80 and even 90 percent. Which brings me to an old myth that seems to circle back on us: That you shouldn’t buy desks with laminate tops if you live in a humid client. I’m always happy to debunk this myth because I hate for people to miss out on all the benefits of 3D laminate. Let’s take a deeper look.
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Topics: Accessories, Cleaning & Sanitation, Pre-Planning, Xybix vs. Competitors
How many times have you bought a larger phone and then had to buy a larger case? Or a larger purse or fanny pack? (If Dr. Rick will let you keep a fanny pack, that is.) That’s what happens with technology—it gets bigger and better, but we need bigger and better spaces to accommodate it. So it goes with telemetry labs.
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Topics: Accessories, Healthcare, Detailed Overview, Pre-Planning, Xybix vs. Competitors
Your Complete Checklist for Reviewing Floorplans, Renderings and Virtual Walkthroughs
Posted by Emily Houston on Nov 10, 2021 7:32:17 AM
Reviewing floorplans, renderings and virtual walkthroughs is generally not an everyday occurrence for professionals in dispatch, command & control and healthcare centers. In some organizations, the project manager may have two or three remodels or new builds under his or her belt, but most of the time we’re talking about a once-in-a-career project. And yet, you’re being asked to sign off on a project that runs thousands of dollars and is intended to last 10 to 20 years!
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Topics: Installation Information, Design, Pre-Planning, Brief Overview, Architecture
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.
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Topics: Installation Information, Pricing, About Xybix, Dispatch, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
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.)
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Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Pre-Planning
Beyond the Blocks: How architects and technical furniture vendors can partner on productive, healthy workspaces
Posted by Ken Carson on Dec 7, 2020 4:47:41 PM
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Topics: Design, Fun & Morale, Pre-Planning, Architecture
4 Reasons Your Utility Operations Center Needs Height-Adjustable Consoles
Posted by Ken Carson on Nov 18, 2020 7:40:53 AM
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Command Centers, 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.
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Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
