A professional push-to-talk app has to deliver certain things which a generic PTT app cannot deliver at all. When choosing a PTT app for professional use, what should you look for? We look at 17 must-haves for a professional PTT app.
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How to recognize a professional push-to-talk application »
16 Feb 2021
by Pierre-Yves Roy
| 9 min read
Public safety apps ,
Critical communications ,
Professional apps ,
Push-to-talk service
How to avoid the 7 biggest location tracking mistakes »
Bringing smart or hybrid devices into professional use involves a lot of decisions - in many cases, they're not ones you want to jump into without a little thought or planning. Introducing location tracking of people and objects is one of these, but some common mistakes can restrict your results, often without you even realizing they exist. There are seven common mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
1 Dec 2020
by Mika Myllymäki
| 11 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
TETRA future,
Professional apps,
Hybrid devices
Four facts that make you smarter about professional app trends »
In 2020, the fifth consecutive Airbus survey into the state of professional apps gathered insights from hundreds of professionals like yourself. The survey identified how your peers adopt apps, and this year’s report reveals their priorities, challenges and plans as well. What were the key findings? Let’s find out.
20 Nov 2020
by Tapio Savunen
| 6 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
TETRA future,
Professional apps
Why professional smartphones need secure, special gadgets »
This is the fifth in a series of blogs on how to bring smart and hybrid devices, complete with apps, into professional use. The posts cover key topics that help organizations move from traditional radio communication to a system that adds complementary broadband data. Today’s question is: Why do professional smartphones need secure, special gadgets?
27 Oct 2020
by Jukka Saari
| 15 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
Professional apps
Fear? Not if you secure your push-to-talk cloud the right way! »
Many professional organizations see a lot of potential in having their communication services hosted in the cloud, but have some concerns about data security. Should they be afraid of the cloud? Do cloud services bring more benefits than they raise security concerns?
13 Oct 2020
by Mika Myllymäki
| 10 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
Professional apps,
Push-to-talk service
9 proven methods that are winning Mexican citizens' trust »
If people don’t trust the police, they are less likely to call them for help, undermining the justice system. Recognizing the importance of public confidence, Querétaro state in Mexico has implemented several initiatives to build greater trust in its police. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Juan Martin Granados Torres, Secretary of Government, State of Querétaro, reveals nine proven methods to...
6 Oct 2020
by Sergio Solorzano
| 10 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
Professional apps,
Tetrapol
Professional apps vs. mainstream apps – what is the difference? »
Imagine a police officer, or anyone who uses a professional radio. They may look at a smartphone and then at their radio and think: “I could use some of these smart apps in my job. They would make my work a lot easier and more efficient.” Could it work? Would it be a good idea? How do consumer apps differ from professional apps?
22 Sep 2020
by Tapio Mäkinen
| 10 min read
Public safety apps,
Professional apps
15 things your boss expects you to know about RFID, NFC and IoT »
Let’s say your organization has decided to adopt broadband and apps for professional use. How are RFID, NFC and IoT related to that? Do you need to consider these technologies? If yes, then how? This blog post gives you an overview.
28 Aug 2020
by Jukka Saari
| 17 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
Professional apps
5 fascinating ways to use critical professional apps »
According to Airbus' fifth annual mobile apps survey, one of the biggest challenges faced by user organizations is finding apps that solve real problems, while also being secure. To help you narrow down your search, here are five of the most fascinating examples of LTE and TETRA working with applications.
17 Jun 2020
by Rahim Zaknoun
| 11 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
Professional apps
Six professional app trends you need to know »
Users are increasingly ready for secure, professional and even cloud-based apps to be part of their operations. This is one of the notable trends revealed by Airbus’ latest survey into the professional apps market. What else did the survey find?
6 May 2020
by Tapio Savunen
| 6 min read
Public safety apps,
Critical communications,
TETRA future,
Professional apps