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16 17 workplace users,the expert solution architects and product designers at wireless industry leaders such as Motorola Solutions andVertexStandard have been improving and perfecting two-radios for decades. A multitude of functionality is nowavailable to add flexibility,productivity,and safety.Depending on your workenvironmental,manyof the followingwireless features could improve your operations: MAN DOWN, LONE WORKER,AND EMERGENCY ALERTS An alarmsounds if a user does not check inwithin a certain timeframe or if the radio tilts for too long. Transmit Interrupt. Supervisors can override other conversations to ensure everybody gets an important warning. Group Calling. Instantly reaches teams (such as security,maintenance, or medical). Private one-to- one calling is also available. Customizable and Flexible. You can program channels, groups, feature buttons, and more how- ever you need them. Extra-Tight Seals. Radios are designed to Military Specifications and IP ratings to keep out dust and moisture; optional intrinsically safe models don’t emit sparks that might ignite an explosion. Hearing Protection.Noise-cancelling features along with ear muff headsets, surveillance kits, and other accessories mitigate background noise. Digital Technologies. Integrate voice and data with internet capabilities and applications that enable text messaging, GPS tracking,work order management, and more. INTEGRATION AND CONVERGENCE Two-way radio networks offer a proven strategy to improve communication programs.Applications such as Motorola Solutions WAVETM OnCloud and other software options are designed to integrate voice and data across smart phones,two-way radios, laptops,and tablets. An experienced communications integrator can provide valuable assistance to help you choose the right solutions.As the largest provider in theworld of two-way radios for purchase or rent,BearComserves more than 20,000 customers in nearlyevery indus- trial,commercial,and public sector. BearComstands readytoprovide FREE consultation tohelpoptimize your operations.Call: 800.527.1670,or visit BearCom. com. OPENING LINES COMPARING TWO-WAY RADIOS & CELL PHONES Cell Phones deliver efficient one-to-one calling, are simple to use, provide national coverage, and are relatively inexpensive to buy.However, total cost-of-ownership can be high due to monthly us- age fees. In addition, phones are designed primarily for consumer use, not the rigors of the work place. Two-Way Radios also provide one-to-one calling with the added capability of group calling to mul- tiple users. Radios may require a higher up-front investment, however there are no usage fees,which reduces TCO. Plus, radios are designed for durability and extended service life. Even with the difference in capabilities,many work places still rely solely on cell phones in emer- gencies–even though: • Cellular signals can be spotty or nonexistent –especially in concrete/steel/glass structures and in isolated areas. • Cell networks quickly become overloaded in a crisis as everyone calls everyone else. • Phones cannot facilitate team communica- tion or broadcast messages to all users. First responders–andpreparedbusinessmanagers– generallydepend on two-way radios as the first line of defense in emergency situations.Why? Because reli- ability,signal strength,and push-to-talk simplicityadd communication features that speed collaboration.