W@W Magazine - Winter 2011 Edition

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As another fi nancial year draws to an end, we can all breathe a sigh of relief – Australia and New Zealand have weathered fl oods and earth quakes yet we seem to be recovering well.

Last minute budget surpluses make the last weeks of the fi nancial year a great time to review your communications requirement and invest in upgrades to your infrastructure.

It is also a good time to get an expert out to review your two way radio system’s performance and to perform any required preventative maintenance, to ensure it continues running smoothly throughout the busy months ahead.

National Wireless wins top Motorola award

IMPORTANT UPDATEACMA 400MHz Spectrum Review

At the recent Motorola Channel Partner conference, National Wireless was thrilled to be awarded the 2010 Australasian Channel Partner of the year - Two-Way Radio.

The Australasian Channel Partner of the year award is based on overall performance and growth.

This is a huge achievement, of which we are very proud. Our goal now is to continue the hard work and attention to our customer’s requirements so we can win again next year! This can only mean continued excellent service for our customers.

During 2010 the regulator of radio frequency

spectrum in Australia, ACMA, announced

the results of a review into the 400MHz radio

spectrum. This is the most widely used two-

way radio spectrum in Australia. Some of the

objectives of this review included:

• Achieve more effi cient use of the spectrum

• Allow use of a broader range of

technologies - specifi cally digital radio

technologies

The results of the review include a reduction

in channel bandwidths – mainly achieved by a

mandatory reduction channel bandwidth in the

400MHz band to 12.5KHz - and updates to the

assignment and coordination rules.

In the 450–470 MHz band, the 9.5 MHz

frequency split precluded the use of TETRA.

The ACMA’s decision to change to a 10 MHz

split will increase the range of technologies

available for use in the band.

Some users in the 403-430 MHz band and

450-470 MHz will be forced to relocate;

this could be as simple as reprogramming

equipment or may require the replacement of

existing equipment.

Licence taxes in high density markets are to

be tripled - this can be substantially offset by

most users by reducing bandwidth via the

uptake of digital technologies.

Those that have been affected should have

already been notifi ed by the ACMA.

For any questions regarding the implications

of these changes for your business please

give us a call.

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Are you getting the most out of your communications?“Digital two way radio products, have features that enhance safety and effi ciency and go beyond what most mobile telephones can offer your business.”

In this day and age businesses need to be switched on to their employee’s whereabouts and safety status at all times – OH&S standards and expectations of accountability, are the highest they have ever been. In addition the current business climate is now so competitive that increased effi ciency in all areas is mandatory to success. A myriad of high tech communications options have become available to fulfi l these demands – Mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, PDA’s and now Tablets such as the iPad. Enhanced communications technology can increase effi ciency in a variety of ways, saving money and streamlining the way your business operates.

What most people are not aware of is that the Analog to Digital revolution, so visible in our television, broadcast radio and mobile phone products, has also impacted two-way radio technology. Digital two way radio products, now offer extended suites of features that enhance safety and effi ciency and go beyond what most mobile telephones can offer your business. In fact digital two way radio products offer the option to replace several devices with one single device that can “do it all”.

Some of the key features and benefi ts of the new generation digital two way radio technology are:

VASTLY SUPERIOR AUDIO QUALITY. In tandem with noise cancelling technology, workers can now hear verbal communications – loud and clear – in even the noisiest industrial environments.

THE ABILITY TO MAKE ONE TO MANY VOICE CALLS AND DATA BROADCASTS. In mission critical / emergency scenarios a single audio or data message can be broadcast in real time to all staff, rather than multiple phone calls to convey the same message. In the same vein, utilising your own licensed radio frequencies ensures uninterrupted communications access during events when mobile phone networks can become overloaded and diffi cult to access.

LONE WORKERLone Worker, Man down alarm and single push emergency buttons greatly enhance safety of your employees, whilst also increasing accountability and therefore effi ciency. GPS technology in particular can be utilised to locate a stricken employee in a timely manner – it can be deployed via a single press of a button, through a dead man switch whereby an employee must hit a button at regular intervals, when the button is not pressed an alarm is activated back at base or via accelerometer technology which can detect when a worker has fallen and automatically send a message.

DURABILITY

A common problem with mobile phones is the fact and perception of them as disposable items. They tend to break easily and the response is usually to go and replace it at further expense. Two way radios tend to be extremely durable and therefore far less likely to break, even in the most adverse industrial environments. In the case that they do break, they are usually covered by generous warranties and are able to be repaired by qualifi ed radio technicians. In addition radios come in a variety of IP rated models offering everything from dust and water resistance through to ATEx and IECEx rated intrinsically safe models that are safe for use in the most volatile and potentially explosive environments.

Designed correctly, intelligent digital infrastructure will include redundancy, more effi cient use of the frequency spectrum resulting in lower infrastructure costs and remote monitoring which results in greater resilience and signifi cantly less downtime.

National Wireless are leading the Digital Two-Way Radio revolution in Australia – with expert sales and service staff in three states, we are well positioned to assist in the design, implementation and ongoing service requirement of a digital radio system that will increase safety and effi ciency for your organisation. Call us on 1300 852 929 for more information.

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The healthcare industry has a specialised set of communications needs and issues, which differ from many of our industrial customers. Issues specifi c to Healthcare are:• In the case of a widespread disaster hospitals

will become the frontline, required to handle a signifi cant and sudden increase in demand for services.

• Patient and employee privacy is of the utmost importance and must be maintained.

• Security services are crucial in an environment where drugs are available, expensive equipment is delicate, and emotions can run high.

Reliable communications are essential in ensuring:

• Improved incident response time – Instant, Private and secure communications

• Superior crystal clear digital audio quality - No more confusion caused by static fi lled analog

communications - No more annoying background noise• Communicate a uniform message to all staff

immediately• Improved safety for employees and patients - Emergency features for lone workers• Text messaging capabilities – pre programmed or

free form – increased accountability, clear precise communications with recorded receipt.

• Guaranteed priority access to your network –

Maintain reliable communications even in disaster scenarios that cause phone networks to crash.

• Maintain patient privacy – Digital radio communications cannot be intercepted by scanners.

National Wireless offer a number of two way radio

and wireless solutions to healthcare providers

that will fulfi l many of the challenges faced in this

vitally important industry.

Digital Communication Solutions for Hospitals

KE Y I N D U S T R I E S F O C U S

HEALTHCARE

“The healthcare industry has a specialised set of communications needs and issues, which differ from many of our industrial customers.”

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Digital Two way radio technology can offer improved effi ciencies and safety for most industries. With extensive features that can often replace multiple devices with a single radio, there is a digital radio answer to almost every communications issue you can imagine. Over the next year Wireless @ Work will run a series of articles about Two Way radios and the role they can play in key industries - beginning this issue with healthcare. Keep an eye on future issues of Wireless @ Work for an article about your industry soon.

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With MOTOTRBO Wireless Earpieces, you’ll fi nd fl exible solutions that fi t your business challenges perfectly. Ruggedly reliable and Bluetooth® certifi ed, our progressive portfolio ranges from lightweight, high-performing earpieces to a push-to-talk (PTT) pod you can put in a pocket and link to any earpiece. All without the burden of wires that can get caught or tangled. With a fast PTT for every transmission, you can feel confi dent your people will hear every word – ensuring safety, accuracy and accountability at all times.

Motorola have developed a wireless accessories portfolio that ranges from low-cost, commercial earpieces to rugged, high performance earpieces. Central to the portfolio is the Wireless Adapter. This slim, lightweight, low-profi le piece attaches to any MOTOTRBO™ radio accessory connector and is innovatively designed for easy access.

A blue light around the PTT button fl ashes to show it’s instantly paired with your earpiece. A programmable button lets you re-route the audio to your radio if the earpiece gets

pulled out of your ear. Since the adapter uses Bluetooth® 2.1 Secure Simple Pairing, it automatically pairs when you power up both the radio and the earpiece – “remembering the device” so there’s no need to pair every time you use a radio.

National Wireless will be the fi rst to know when these new accessories become available – call 1300 852 929 to express interest – or keep your eyes on our website for the announcement that Mototrbo Bluetooth accessories have arrived.

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