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.
How to Budget for Transportation & Utilities Workstations
Posted by Doug Herman on Mar 8, 2023 7:24:23 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Topics: Features, Pricing, Brief Overview, Xybix vs. Competitors, Customer Service & Troubleshooting
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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.)
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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.
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Topics: Warranty, Features, Pricing, Command Centers, Pre-Planning
When Your New Toolbelt is a Desk: Coming in from the Field with Leg Clearance & Posture
Posted by Ken Carson on Oct 15, 2020 12:46:43 PM
Out in the field, in extreme temperatures, at risk every day, you dream of a cushy desk job. But you’ve seen Office Space, right? Are you just trading in your toolbelt for a TPS report?
It doesn’t have to be that way. When you make the transition from the field to a utility control center or dispatch center, your office and desk can be just as comfortable as your coveralls, turnout gear or climbing gear. Read on for 6 tips from people who’ve successfully made the switch!
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Topics: Employee Health, Ergonomics, Features, Healthcare, Pricing, Dispatch, Utilities, Transportation, & Casinos, Fun & Morale
Remodel Your Radiology Reading Room During the Calm Before the Storm
Posted by Doug Herman on Sep 30, 2020 7:50:24 AM
A storm is brewing. An estimated 28 million people delayed elective surgery this year due to the pandemic. And as you know, elective doesn’t mean unnecessary. The backlog is brewing and you’ll want to be ready.
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Topics: Employee Health, Installation Information, Design, Features, Healthcare, Pricing, Detailed Overview, Pre-Planning
Will It Fit? Working with Design Pros on Dispatch Console Configuration
Posted by Ken Carson on Jul 28, 2020 11:06:30 AM
It’s all in how you see the column. Some see a column in the middle of the room—that pesky support column holding up the building—as a showstopper. Professional interior designers see it as an interesting challenge to solve.
“As designers, we care about our clients and want to see them succeed,” says Emily Houston, NCIDQ, a Xybix interior designer. “This includes devising creative solutions to barriers like columns as we work to make the best use of space for the organization.”
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Topics: Installation Information, Design, Pricing, Dispatch, Brief Overview, Architecture
