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February 23, 2024
Effective communication is crucial in a hospital. Everything from patient care to coordinating staff to overall operations depends on being able to communicate quickly and reliably. When it comes to healthcare facilities, the need for dependable communication cannot be overstated. It can literally be the difference between life and death.
BearCom understands just how essential communication can be in this setting. With over 40 years of expertise and 75 branches across the US and Canada, we’re a leading provider of communication solutions. To help you choose the best options for your facility, this blog focuses on the top communication solutions for hospitals. Contact us with any questions you may have.
Two-Way Radios and Dispatch Consoles
Two-way radios are an excellent option for hospital staff, security, administrators, and more. They ensure consistent and
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February 23, 2024
From retail stores to police officers walking the beat, two-way radios have been a part of the workplace for a long time. While they’ve always been an easy and reliable way to communicate, adding accessories can make things even more streamlined.
As a leading provider of two-way radios, the experts at BearCom are more than qualified to recommend a few accessories that can benefit you and your employees.
Wearable Two-Way Radio Accessories
Whether you’re on a construction site, on the sales floor, or responding to a 911 call, you’ll want to have your radio on you at all times. Fortunately, there are a number of wearable accessories that allow employees to bring their radios with them wherever they go.
Belt clips are always a convenient accessory since they can be attached
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December 06, 2023
Private wireless networks offer tribal communities more than just broadband internet access; they provide sovereign control over network and data infrastructure for today’s needs and future requirements.
For tribal communities with multiple needs and requirements from one network, a Private Wireless Network provides flexibility, adding new services, and more than a fixed access network (fiber or wireless), cannot do.
A Private Wireless Network is Designed, Developed, and Operated Specifically for the Unique Needs of Each Tribal Nation
Private Wireless is deployed by organizations as diverse as schools, enterprises, mines, and municipal governments. In a private cellular network, only authorized users of that organization have access to the network. The organization decides where there will be coverage, how the network will perform, who has access, and priority.
These next-generation networks are well-suited for a wide range of different devices,
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December 06, 2023
The Biden Administration and other Federal and State agencies have sought to correct an injustice to Native Americans: the glaring lack of broadband access to the internet for Indigenous Peoples living on one of the 574 federally recognized Tribes on 334 reservations, in 35 states, on 100 million acres of land.
Native Nations in the US suffer from a high percentage of unserved or under-served in terms of digital access and equity. According to a 2019 study by Dr. Traci Morris of the American Indian Institute at ASU, 18% of reservation residents have no internet access at home, either wireless or wireline. 31% have spotty internet or no connection at home via smartphone.
The Biden Administration’s answer to the problem is the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a $3 billion program from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The program is designed to bring “high-speed Internet to Tribal lands, including telehealth,
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November 17, 2023
Vehicle upfitting is a great way to make your business’s fleet more communicative and functional for your business.
BearCom provides global vehicle upfitting services for emergency fleets to transform them into communication hubs.
Do you want to learn more about vehicle upfitting? The experts at BearCom have put together this page and can help businesses upfit their fleets to help maximize productivity and get the job done.
What Is Vehicle Upfitting?
Vehicle upfitting is the process of modifying and customizing a vehicle fleet in order to increase response times, efficiency, and performance.
There are several types of upfitting, including:
- Equipment installation
- Interior modifications
- Exterior customization
These upfitting processes can transform standard vehicles into specialized tools tailored to your business’s
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October 10, 2023
Efficient communication is essential for a workplace or event to function properly. The right communication methods can help distribute staff as needed and address changes as they happen.
Two-way radios are an ideal option for efficient and easy communication. BearCom, a communications solutions provider, has been helping businesses find two-way radios that improve their teams' communication for 40 years.
Two-Way Radios Improve Efficiency and Communication
Traditional modes of communication, like emails or phone calls, often come with delays. Reaching someone using either method takes time, then additional time to receive a reply. Emails may also end up in spam folders or buried if it’s a particularly busy day.
Two-way
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October 10, 2023
Online shopping has become more and more popular over the last few years. More customers prefer to order online or require delivery to their homes. Retail businesses need to rise to meet those needs.
Dispatch systems can help retailers coordinate deliveries and ensure that customers get the products they order in a timely manner.
BearCom is a provider of communication retail solutions and has been helping retailers maximize their communication for over 40 years. With over 75 branch locations, our team can provide a dispatch system that works for your retail business.
Fleet Management and Routine
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October 04, 2023
Dash cams can be an essential tool for your fleet. These cameras can help keep employees safe and have become an essential tool across industries.
BearCom is a video solutions provider that has helped many companies over the last 40 years integrate dash cams into their fleets. With over 75 branch locations, we can help businesses across North America find the dash cams right for their business.
Benefits of Dash Cams
Dash cams come with various benefits, from employee safety to fleet management.
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October 04, 2023
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras can be an essential part of a security system—their placement matters to be appropriately effective. The right height and angle give you the necessary visuals to respond to an unexpected event and monitor employees for safety.
BearCom is a trusted provider of video surveillance systems and software. We have over 75 locations and 40 years of experience working with businesses that require CCTV cameras.
We want to share some guidance on correctly placing CCTV cameras to ensure they’re most effective.
Common CCTV Camera Locations
There are common locations where CCTV cameras are placed in facilities across industries, such as:
- Entrances/exits
- Parking lots
- Loading docks and manufacturing floors
- Secluded areas
- Customer interaction points
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July 28, 2023
More and more business is done through the online world. People find your business there, connect with you through your website, and your employees communicate via online technologies, like email, Slack, and management software.
A business needs a network that can keep up with its needs and security to keep critical data safe. A private network can fulfill both of those needs.
BearCom is here to explain the importance of having a private network for a business.
What Is a Private Network?
A private network is a network that connects several devices and is often local to a specific area, such as an office, building, or campus. Private networks function a little differently from public networks.
Public networks, like the Internet or public wireless networks, allow anyone to access them. Public networks are often seen in coffee shops or airports, allowing you to access the internet