Although customer service has vastly improved, amalgamation, rationalisation and tendering all combine to put the squeeze on resources. But the latest radio communications technology now offers a new dimension in functionality, helping to sustain and improve services while reducing communications costs.
A number of Councils have begun to reap financial and operational benefits using radio communication systems. Victoria’s expanding City of Monash, South Australia’s rural Council of Loxton Wakerie and urban centres like the City of Subiaco and the City of Perth in Western Australia are all achieving efficiencies from trunked radio solutions developed by Motorola and their premier dealers.
The latest entry to the market, Motorola’s new Professional Series, offers both conventional and trunking models packed into a much lighter and more convenient platform than ever before.
The advantage of trunking is twofold. It provides cheaper communications across entire metropolitan regions. In addition, it ensures instant access by using computerised technology, enabling users to communicate with multiple work groups, as well as offering telephone and messaging capabilities with seamless coverage, maximum reliability and outstanding audio clarity.
It now takes a relatively small investment in radio systems for local Councils to achieve immediate benefits in tightening operations across the full range of road maintenance, parks, drains, public buildings, garbage collection, road sweepers and machinery.
Motorola’s Professional Series allows supervisors to reallocate labour and equipment resources in real time or to link mobile maintenance crews for special jobs on command. This, combined with Motorola’s built in audio, visual and emergency alarms, provides the ultimate support for worker safety.
Another advantage of trunked radio is its ability to interconnect the entire system with outside groups. For example, some Councils now use customised systems to provide their parking wardens with 24 hour access to the police. Backed up by automatic recharging and higher transmission power, these systems also add value by enhancing public safety.
For further information call Motorola on free call 1800 810 080 or visit their website on www.motorola.com.auCGISScontacts
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